STUDENT FESTIVAL OF FASHION 2011

JUDGING CRITERIA

 Judges will be looking at the following criteria when judging your entry

§  creativity & originality in design                             

§  material utilisation

§  finish of garments

§  suitability for the category

§  cut and fit (sewn items)

§  head to toe presentation (inc accessories if they are integral to the design)

§  hanging of designs for judging

§  masks – visual presentation and durability

§  illustration aesthetics

It is important to take these points into consideration. Naturally some categories will not use all of the above criteria, however every point should be considered by you when constructing your item to see if it applies.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

Please read these rules and conditions carefully, as they are necessary for the smooth running of the Festival and must be strictly adhered to.

1.       Designer must be a current high school student under the age of 19 at the time of competition.

2.       Models must also be of high school age.

3.       Items being entered must have been drawn, sewn or constructed by the entrant/s.

4.       Garments must be designed for this year.

5.       A garment may only be entered in one category.

6.       Designers must consider the suitability of their designs for a youth event and give consideration to the broad audience age range. The committee reserves the right to withdraw an entry it deems does not meet these criteria.

7.       Illustrations must be in a sealed envelope, have the designers name on the back of the illustration and be posted flat (i.e. between cardboard) or delivered to Uniforms Mackay, cnr Sydney & Alfred Sts, Mky (opp Fire Station)

8.       If there are 5 or less entries in a category only a winner will be selected.

9.       Entry forms are to be received no later than 5 p.m. 22^nd July, 2011. Either posted to P.O. Box 1546 Mackay or dropped at Uniforms Mackay, cnr Sydney & Alfred Sts, Mky (opp Fire Station) ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

10.   Payment must accompany the nomination form.

11.   A description of the entry and model’s name/s is necessary and must accompany the entry form.

12.   Image Consent Forms for all designers and models (separate forms please) must be signed by the participant (designer or model) if over 18 years or by a parent or guardian otherwise and forwarded to the organiser prior to the event. An entry will not be accepted unless these requirements are met.

13.   All entrants and models are required to be at a rehearsal on 13^th August 2011 at the Mackay Entertainment Centre (MECC). Please ensure you have appropriate footwear for this rehearsal (either a court shoe or sandal) to practice walking on stage.  Note - this is not a dress rehearsal. Time to be advised

14.   The SFF Committee reserves the right to appoint the Judges for the Festival.

15.   All entries must be checked in between 9.00 and 10.30 a.m. on the morning of the event at The Space, MECC. Designers & models (only) will be permitted in to The Space to ‘present’ their garments for preliminary judging.

16.   Garments must be ‘presented’ for judging and displayed on either wooden or very firm hangers (wire hangers are unacceptable), dress makers dummies or mannequins. Garments including accessories must be exhibited in the order each is to be modelled – that is from head to toe and in a manner which befits the work. Plastic dry cleaning covers must be removed. The presentation of the entry is of paramount importance and will form part of the judging criteria.

17.   STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE SPACE ONCE PRELIMINARY JUDGING HAS COMMENCED.

18.   Final judging will take place ‘on stage’ at the MECC on the night of the event and the winners will be announced. The judges’ decision is final; no discussion or correspondence will be entered into regarding their judgement.

19.   Only designers and models will be permitted back stage or in the dressing rooms at any time on the date of the event, unless previously arranged with the Committee.    This will be strictly monitored.  Volunteers will be available to assist designers to carry oversized or awkward designs or with any other queries.

20.    Student designers must ensure a photo of their entry is taken by the professional photographer on the night.   

21.   No naked flames or pets permitted.

22.   Please help us to make the event fun for everyone.