The American University in Cairo values and supports collaborations between the physical sciences, behavioral sciences, fine arts, and humanities, which have the potential to produce critical and creative insight into complex issues, and recognizes the power of art as a medium to address scientific and societal issues. In light of this, the RCC Interdisciplinary Award for Artistic Delivery awards the best original artistic delivery of a research idea presented by AUC students from different disciplines.
Competition Objective
To recognize collaborations which integrate knowledge and processes from more than one discipline to produce an original art piece with critical and creative insight.
Eligibility of applicants
- Teams consist of a minimum of two, and a maximum of four, full-time AUC students from different disciplines
- Student teams may include both graduates and undergraduates
Requirements
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All artwork must be original work produced by the applicants
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There are two acceptable interdisciplinary tracks:
- Artistic delivery of a scientific/environmental issue
- Artistic delivery of a social/humanities issue
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Artistic delivery of the research idea may be in the form of fine arts, or multimedia production:
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Fine arts productions include paintings, drawings or sculpture. Digitally-synthesized work and photography are not allowed.
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Multimedia productions include original film or animation, not exceeding five minutes in length. Applicants are responsible for permissions and/or IRB needed for included material.
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Prize
First prize: EGP 10,000
Second prize: EGP 7,500
Third prize: EGP 5,000
Application process
Submit an Application Form here.
Deadline for application
March 2, 2019
Note: Teams who have applied for this award have to present their work at the Research and Creativity Convention.
Evaluation
Presentations will be judged by specialized members of the faculty and convention organizers. Applications will be evaluated on both their communication and production value. The criteria includes the following:
Criteria |
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Communication of the central scientific/social message |
The central message is compelling and memorable; appropriate to purpose, context, and audience |
The central message is clear but not strongly supported; may vary incoherence or adherence to purpose |
The central message is confused, lacks coherence or is inappropriate to purpose, context and/or audience |
Artistic delivery |
Artistic production demonstrates striking creativity and exceptional craftsmanship |
Artistic production demonstrates an average impact on the viewer; some elements of the artwork may be disorganized or inconsistent with the message |
Artistic production has little impact or negative impact on the viewer; execution shows poor craftsmanship or little connection with the central message |