University of Idaho students that possess a creative side have the opportunity to showcase their art on the front of the student planner.
ASUI is holding its annual Student Planner Cover Design Contest for UI students who want to see their art on the cover of the student planner and win a scholarship worth $200. ASUI Student Coordinator of Leadership Programs Andrew Blake hopes students turn out in abundance for the contest.
“You have a chance to get your artwork out there,” Blake said. “(It’s a) great resume builder if you are looking on going into that field to say that it’s been published on the student planner that can go out to all of our undergraduate and graduate students.”
The reward goes toward the student’s 2012-2013 school year.
Blake said the competition is not only for graphic designers, as participants can turn in photos, drawings and paintings as well.
In the past, winners have submitted art of the administration building. Last year the winning design was of a wheat field symbolizing the Palouse.
Blake said no matter what students decide to portray, the important thing is to have fun with it.
According to Student Engagement Coordinator Denise Carl, graphic designers in ASUI created the front cover of the student planner before this competition was created three years ago. She said they decided to allow students the opportunity to show off their skills and receive some aid as well.
Carl said she expects a multitude of entries this year.
“Our branding has the Admin as the iconic feature on campus, but then if you ask students how often are you in the Admin or how often do you walk by the Admin — is that really representative of what the University of Idaho is about for students? My guess is no,” Carl said.
Entries are due by 5 p.m. April 1. Full-time, degree-seeking UI students in good standing are eligible to enter.
Participants may submit up to three entries of original work that incorporate “student planner,” “2012-2013” and “University of Idaho.”
ASUI determines a winner of the contest through a panel of judges. According to Carl, judges are often art professors, students and other UI members qualified to determine the best entries.
To enter the contest email [email protected]. The winning design will be announced April 20 at the ASUI Student Achievement Awards.