This Spring, media and design students
from high schools all over New York City will come together at a
college in Brooklyn to test their skills in the Finals of the
twenty-second Annual Citywide Graphic Arts Competition. The event
showcases the talents of the students and the depth of their schools'
media and design education programs. Teachers
select Finalist competitors in up to seven categories
In the Finals at the CUNY New York City College of Technology (CityTech), competitorss are assigned new work that they must produce entirely on-site within the four-hour competition time limit. Judges from colleges and industry pick the First, Second and Third Place winners in each category. Trophies and prizes are awarded to the Winners and to the First Place schools. All New York City public high school students participating in a graphic arts, media or design program are eligible to compete.
Teachers submit a maximum of two entries per school per category. A registration fee of $200 per school is required for attendance at the Finals. See details.
For
additional information, please contact:
Ms. Corrine Doron
Industry Engagement Coordinator
Career & Technical Education
Office of Postsecondary Readiness
New York City Department of Education
or email
cdoron@schools.nyc.gov