TELEVISION CONTEST - Open Division

All entries may be submitted on VHS videocassette OR CD/DVD. Each entry should be in
appropriate package/storage (videocassettes in box or container, CD/DVD in appropriate holder).
On each complete entry, place the gummed label on the top of the videocassette. For CD/DVD
entries, each CD/DVD should be properly labeled on the CD/DVD and on the outside of the
holder.
Only one entry per videocassette, CD/DVD.

Please  include  a  complete  Entry  Log  for  this  contest.  

Categories

1. Documentary (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth and using
multiple sources. Entries will be judged on story/topic composition/flow, production
quality (videography, lighting, continuity, sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality
(thoroughness of coverage, etc.) and overall interest.

2. News Non-Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – An objective news story that presents new
information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

3. News Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest news story that presents new
information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

4. Public Affairs Program (15-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic of
importance to the viewing public and using multiple sources. Entry can be completely on
video or can originate in studio. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

5. Spot Commercial, Public Service Announcement OR Promotional Announcement –

Entry must be standard length of a televised spot (e.g. 15, 30 or 60 seconds). Adherence
to time is part of judging criteria. Any spot of campus or community interest may be
highlighted. Entries will be judged on creative use of videography, sound, talent, graphics
and editing, as well as writing quality, in crafting the message.

6. Sportscast (up to 15 minutes) – Any in-studio program devoted to coverage of a single

event/sport or multiple events/sports. Judging criteria include on-air performance of
hosts/reporters, writing quality, production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting,
sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality (story/topic selection, thoroughness of
coverage, etc.) and overall interest.

7. Production (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth or multiple
related topics and using multiple sources. Entries will be judged on writing quality and
production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting, sound, editing, etc.)

8. Sports Non-Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – An objective sports story that presents
new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

9. Sports Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest sports story that presents
new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
11. Audition Tape (5-10 minutes) – This entry should highlight one individual’s on-air
ability. The montage may include anchoring, reporting and/or voiceover work. Entries
will be judged on the talent’s enunciation, enthusiasm, and journalistic ability.

10. Best Newscast – One eligible newscast. Judging criteria include on-air performance of
hosts/reporters, writing quality, production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting,
sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality (story/topic selection, thoroughness of
coverage, etc.) and overall interest.