Visual Design Contest
Due to the CORVID19 Pandemic, this contest has been postponed.
Submission Guidelines
The Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program is seeking design submissions from UR undergrads! We are looking for a visual design that represents our program’s brand identity across a range of materials, from social media profiles to poster, mugs, and t-shirts. The winning design will capture the spirit of our program and engage our audiences. (See below for details.)
Eligibility: Current University of Rochester undergraduates (individual or in team)
Prize: $100 (per individual or team) and authorship credit on our website
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per student or team.
- Please submit 2 designs: a social media profile image and banner/cover image.
- Designs should be high-resolution images of at least 1500 x 1500 pixels in PNG (preferred), JPEG format, or vector artwork in PDF format.
- The design must be completely your own work; no part of it may be taken from pre-existing work. Submissions using pre-existing and/or copyrighted designs, characters, or trademarks (including logos from the University of Rochester) will not be accepted.
- All reproduction rights and usage rights of the winning entry will belong to the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program.
- Keep in mind our program’s primary audiences: current U of R undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. Other important audiences include other writing programs, U of R administrators, alumni, and potential donors.
Judging & Selection: The review process will include a combination of popular voting and committee selection. If no submissions are selected, the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program reserves the right to commission the design.
What we’re looking for. A successful design will...
- Connect to our primary audiences. We are a welcoming and friendly resource for students who want to work on their writing and speaking. We are a resource for everyone, from first-year undergraduates to graduate students and faculty. We offer courses, tutoring, writing groups, and workshops. We also host special events that celebrate writing and teaching.
- Express the spirit of our program. We are an interdisciplinary community of teachers, tutors, researchers, speakers, and writers. We provide a helpful, supportive space for writers and speakers at all levels.
- Represent our program, minors, and clusters in the field of writing studies: In addition to teaching and tutoring, our faculty, staff, and students also guide and contribute to research in writing studies.
Want to learn more about us?
Check out our website to learn more about what we do: http://writing.rochester.edu/
Come visit us! Our main office is located at RR G122 (on the tunnel level of Rush Rhees library between the stairs to Gleason and the Art/Music Library). There are also conference rooms and instructor offices in RR G121. Feel free to walk through our areas, have a piece of candy, and get to know us better!