PHOTOGRAPHY

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAGHY:

1. General Guidelines

◆ Each photograph must be printed and submitted in the size of 30 x 40 cm.
◆ Each participant may submit a maximum of two (2) photographs.

All submitted photographs must be clearly labeled with the following information:
◆ Full name of the student
◆ Name of the school
◆ Contact telephone number of both the student and the supervising teacher
◆ All final entries must be accompanied by a completed registration form, submitted through the official RSI Art Website.
◆ Additional information, including updates and instructions, can be found on the SRS–BSME Art Competition 2025-2026 webpage.

Further information about SRS-BSME Art Competition 2025 – 2026 can be found here.

PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION APPLICATION FORM

2. Verification and Documentation of Student Work

◆ To ensure the authenticity and originality of student submissions, teachers are required to submit six (6) photographs documenting the progress of the digital artwork at different stages:
◆ Phase 1: Start of artwork
◆ Phase 2: Mid-point progress showing development
◆ Phase 3: Final stage with completed artwork readyfor submission
◆ These photographs, along with the final artwork, must be submitted using the official submission form on the RSI Art Website.
◆ Competition Procedures for Participating Schools
◆ Each participating school must conduct the competition on their own premises, ensuring that the environment is appropriate and that students are provided with all necessary digital tools and support.
◆ The competition must be completed within a maximum time limit of two (2) hours.
◆ Schools are required to provide photographic and/or video documentation of the competition session.

3. Disqualification Criteria:

◆ Artworks submitted as part of GCSE or A-Level coursework will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified.
◆ Any entry found to be copied from existing artwork (including work by other artists or sourced online)
will be disqualified.
◆ Schools that register but fail to submit any student entries will not be considered for participation.
◆ Please note that all submitted artworks become the property of SRS (The School of Research
Science) and will not be returned. SRS reserves the right to use entries for future exhibitions and
promotional purposes.

4. Social Media and Publicity:

◆ This competition is organised by SRS (The School of Research Science) in collaboration with BSME.
◆ When sharing any content related to the competition on social media platforms, schools are requested to tag SRS in all relevant posts as SRS-BSME Art Competition 2025-2026

4. Social Media and Publicity:

5. Awards and Recognition:

◆ Prizes will be awarded to First Place and Runner-Up winners in each year group category.
◆ All finalists and winners will receive printed /digital certificates issued by RSI.
◆ Winning entries will be featured on RSI’s website and social media platforms throughout the academic year.

6. Competition Objectives:

◆ To inspire and celebrate student creativity.
◆ To promote artistic awareness and appreciation within the school community.
◆ To provide students with an opportunity to express themselves through visual art.

7. Year Groups Categories:

◆ Years 5–6
◆ Years 7–9
◆ Years 10–11
◆ Years 12–13

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE:

Event	Date
Registration opens	08 – September – 2025
Registration closes	28 – November 2025
Submission deadline	28 – January – 2026
Judging	28 – February – 2026
Art Exhibition & Winner Announcement	28 – April – 2026