C-SPAN StudentCam Competition

Received this info from Learning is For Everyone Yahoo Group, homeschoolers are allowed to enter this competition....Have fun!--Tabbi

C-SPAN StudentCam Competition

C-SPAN StudentCam Competition
http://www.studentcam.org/about.asp

WHAT IS "C-SPAN StudentCam"? C-SPAN StudentCam is an annual
documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously
about issues that affect our communities and our nation. C-SPAN
StudentCam invites students to identify a current political topic of
interest and produce a short (up to ten minute) video documentary
which creatively explores an issue while integrating C-SPAN
programming.

WHAT CONTENT SHOULD MY VIDEO INCLUDE? Video documentaries may include
different elements-i.e. straight documentary, interviews,
entertainment, promotional, news report, magazine style, or public
service, but must also include C-SPAN programming. Limited use of
copyrighted material would be permitted in an entry so long as it is
a lawful or so-called "fair" use, and so long as such use does not
overwhelm the contribution of the student(s). In addition to
creatively exploring a current political topic of interest,
successful entries will also follow C-SPAN's editorial principles by
giving appropriate weight to opposing views of the chosen topic. The
videos in this competition must also incorporate clips of C-SPAN
programming.

HOW CAN I OBTAIN THE C-SPAN FOOTAGE? In order to find the content you
need, check the C-SPAN schedule online or sign up to receive C-SPAN
Alert, a daily email with up to date programming information. These
resources will help you identify air dates and times of programs or
events related to your issue. Once you have identified a program you
think you might be able to use, make a copy when it airs. C-SPAN-
produced programming is copyright cleared to copy (in either analog
or digital forms) for use in educational applications like
StudentCam. However, if the program you need has already aired, you
may obtain a copy from the C-SPAN Archives.

WHAT MEDIA FORMAT CAN I USE? VHS or DVD.

WHAT IS THE VIDEO TIME LIMIT? Up to 10 minutes in length.

WHO CAN COMPETE? Middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school
students (grades 9- 12) in the United States as individuals, or teams
of students may create and submit entries. Teams are limited to 3
students. Videos must be the original work of students, however,
teachers may provide guidance and critiques. Teachers of top winners
will receive digital media equipment for their schools.
HOW WILL THE VIDEOS BE JUDGED? We recognize that students have
varying degrees of access to video production equipment and encourage
all to apply! Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
success in capturing the contest's themes; quality of expression, use
of C-SPAN programming, inclusion of multiple viewpoints, and
creativity.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE? Entries must be received in the C-SPAN offices
by 5:00pm ET on Friday, March 30, 2007.

WHEN WILL THE PRIZE RECIPIENTS BE ANNOUNCED? Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES? Multiple cash prizes of $250, $500, $750, and
$1,000, will be awarded in both middle and high school categories;
one Grand Prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the best overall entry.

WHERE DO I SEND MY ENTRY?
C-SPAN "StudentCam" Video Competition
c/o C-SPAN Classroom
400 N. Capitol St., NW
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20001


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