DISCIPLINE = a broad area of study.
This discipline is MEDIA ARTS. One Artist of the Year (seven total) will be named in each discipline.
SPECIALTY = an area of study within the discipline. Semifinalists and finalists will be named in each specialty.
Per specialty, instructors may nominate:
Two (2) Juniors and
Two (2) Seniors
= FOUR (4) total PER SPECIALTY.
HOW MANY students
may a teacher nominate
in MEDIA ARTS?
4 Nominees per Specialty
(2 juniors & 2 seniors)
x
5 Specialties
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20 Nominees per Instructor
A student may be nominated in one specialty within each of the seven disciplines. Students may only be nominated in one specialty per discipline.
Students should be nominated in the specialty that is her/his/their greatest strength within the discipline. If the student is strong in any of the other specialties within the discipline, the student will have the opportunity to submit additional materials to address those strengths.
for MEDIA ARTS
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
formerly called Computer Drawing & Painting
GAME ART
includes art created in developing characters and environments for world building in video games
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MOTION GRAPHICS and ANIMATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
includes film and digital
Any specialty showcased that is not the student's primary specialty is considered a SECONDARY SPECIALTY. Students DO NOT need to declare a secondary specialty. The application has room for students to add links to showcase work in secondary specialties if desired.