Test Of Character Contest
The Test of Character Contest is an annual design event for Canadian youth. The contest involves design of an original character for the print or digital media.
2010's grand finale, held at the South Common Community Centre was hugely successful where Amy Chang (Cawthra Park Secondary School) & Jarron Evasco (Artesian Drive Public School) were the winners in their respective categories. Eleven other contestants were recognized for their originality, vision and craft. Judith Christine Mills, who was the guest of honour, gave a stirring presentation showcasing the metamorphosis of Mr. Goodfellow, a character from the acclaimed Goodfellow Chronicles. The jury included an eminent panel of practicing graphic artists, illustrators, animators and game designers.
For this year the contest deadline is February 19, 2013
Prizes
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Group 1 (Ages 10 to 13): First Prize: Plaque, citation and cash award of $150.
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Group 1 (Ages 10 to 13): Second Prize: Plaque, citation and a gift hamper.
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Group 2 (Ages 14 to 17): First Prize: Plaque, citation and cash award of $150.
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Group 2 (Ages 14 to 17): Second Prize: Plaque, citation and a gift hamper.
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All honourable mentions will receive a citation.
What you need to know
- Entries are open to two age categories:
- 10 to 13 years (Group 1)
- 14 to 17 years (Group 2)
- Deadline for entry form submission: Monday, February 19, 2013.
- Finalists will be announced February 22, 2013.
- First and second place winners will be announced February 22, 2013.
- There is no entry or registration fee.
- Characters must be contestants’ own creation and must be original.
- Characters must be created in three poses: seven eighth’s view (looking away), three quarters view (far ear hidden, more of one side visible) and profile view (head turned 90 degrees and only one eye visible).
- At least one of three poses of the character must be in full length.
- At least one of the three poses of the character should be an action pose (character should be doing something).
- Characters must be accompanied with a description (not more than 50 words) detailing the purpose and powers of the character.
- Character can be created in any medium but must be submitted in PDF (Prepress Quality) - the most preferred file format or JPG (Maximum Quality - at least 300 dpi at approximately the finished size).
- If software is used in the creation of the character entries must mention the software used.
- Characters must have a name.
- Entry forms must be submitted online and art work must be submitted by email to testyourcharacter@thinnox.com.
- By submitting your online entry form, you are agreeing to the TOC 2013 Rules and Regulations.
Rules & Regulations
The Test of Character contest is organized by Thinnox Inc. It is dedicated to excellence in Story Telling, Media Arts, and Digital Technologies in youth.
- Official language of the contest is English and French. You may choose either English or French for your synopsis.
- Characters submitted will not be returned.
- Contestants may submit only entry for 2013
- No registration fee is required.
- The entry form must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on February 19th, 2013 and art work must be submitted by email to testyourcharacter@thinnox.com.
- This contest is open only to Canadian residents.
- Thinnox Inc. will not responsible for loss or damage to artworks and/or compositions received.
- Entries will be judged solely by the quality of the submission. The judges’ decision will be final.
- The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Thinnox Design Academy will not be responsible for telephone, technical, network, online, electronic, computer hardware or software failures of any kind, misdirected, stolen, incomplete, garbled or delayed Internet/e-mail computer transmissions on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this contest.
- The winners will be posted on the Thinnox website at the end of the contest period.
- Entering the contest constitutes consent to the use of the winner's statement for publicity and promotional purposes on behalf of Thinnox Inc. and with no additional compensation or further permission (except where prohibited by law).
- By entering this contest, all contestants (winners and non-winners) hereby grant permission to Thinnox to publish and archive their character on its domain without monetary compensation. Contestants retain copyright ownership of their works and their character will appear along with their name in the copyright credit line.).
- Contest is not open to employees of Thinnox Inc., or members of their immediate families.
- For clarifications on any of the rules and regulations please call 905-608-8446.
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