This Spring semester we will be featuring two categories in our bi-annual creative contest: our traditional essay contest and a new media (or multimedia) creative contest. It is time to get creative; write an essay, shoot a video, write a poem, write a song. etc. express your experience based upon the book.
Deadline for the Spring: March 28th
Essay Guidelines:
Before you start this process, be familiar with themes from the UMBC Community Read.
- You can write a narrative essay or a researched essay.
- Written pieces can be anywhere from 3-10 pages in length.
- If you have questions regarding your essay, contact Professor Elaine MacDougall at efick1@umbc.edu.
- When complete, cut and paste your submission into the form below. Please proofread your entry and include citations as needed.
Multimedia/Creative Works guidelines:
For Video Projects:
For best consideration, videos should be 3-5 minutes long.
- Your entry must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo (and link submitted via link below).
- Name and Title must be visible prior to the presentation. Give additional credit (including music) at the end of the presentation.
For Other Creative Projects:
Depending on the type of creative works you are submitting, use the guidelines that best fit your submission. If it is a series of photographs or PowerPoint, you can upload your work to our VoiceThread page. If you elect to submit poetry or an essay that you feel takes a creative approach to the themes in the novel, We Speak For Ourselves, you might prefer to submit your entry through the steps outlined for essay submissions.
Examples of media accepted:
- Video
- Digital Story
- Photography
- Audio
- Poetry
- Music
- Web site
- Artwork
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Graphic Design
Note: Both categories will have a first place winner.
Upload Submissions Here: