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Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition 

Students can show their artistic prowess through digital art, film, and animation. They can express their creativity and captivate our judges with their visual storytelling. Whether they're an emerging digital artist or an experienced filmmaker, this competition is for them.

SpiRIT Writing Competition
Students can unleash the power of words by sharing their stories, poems, essays, or any form of written expression. Our writing competition is open to all styles and genres, allowing students to demonstrate their literary talent and connect with fellow writers.

These competitions offer a unique platform for students to express their creativity, share their stories, and compete with like-minded deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. We encourage you to motivate your students to participate and showcase their skills. You can even include these competitions in your curriculum!

Project Submission and Prizes
Visit each competition’s webpage to learn more about competition categories and how to submit a project. Submissions are due by March 15, 2024.

Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition
SpiRIT Writing Competition

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at ntidoutreach@rit.edu.

Warmly,

Yvette A. Chirenje She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director
Outreach Consortium and Special Projects
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
www.rit.edu/ntid/outreach
W: 585-286-4562
yacnsl@rit.edu

Contestants,

We are excited to announce the Halloween Story Signing Contest, organized by the Student Body Government, which promises to bring enjoyment and fun to this event. There is a flyer and an ASL video (https://youtu.be/-3YTC9WvD0Q) explaining the exact details, just like this email.

Here are some essential details you need to know: 

Contest Details: 

• Submission: Submit the video to Sevan Ikeda at sevan.ikeda@csdeagles.net. The deadline for submitting your video entry is Friday, October 27th.

• Winners Announcement: The top three winners will be announced on October 31st. 

• Prizes: The winners will also receive surprise prizes! 

Guidelines for Participation: 

• Duration: Please ensure that your story does not exceed two minutes. 

• Background: Make certain that your background is not distracting, as it can affect the overall quality of your video. 

• Theme: Your story should be related to Halloween, capturing the spirit of this exciting holiday.

• Introduction: Start with a title so people are aware of what it is about.

• Enjoyment: Most importantly, remember to have fun throughout the process!

Please feel free to contact Sevan Ikeda at sevan.ikeda@csdeagles.net for any questions or concerns. Sevan will be more than happy to assist you with any inquiries. We wish all participants the best of luck in the Halloween Story Signing Contest. We look forward to your creative submissions, and we can't wait to see the stories you have in store for us! 

Sincerely,

Sevan Ikeda

Student Body Government President