Prizes

The judging process for the UC Creative Competition is tiered. Participants enter into subcategories, where winners then advance to the category division for a chance at the category winner prizes. Category winners are then considered for the major prize.

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of UC academics and industry professionals, all of whom are experts in their respective fields. They will select prize winners based on skills and creativity.

12-month study grant + cash!

A Faculty of Arts & Design study grant to the value of one-year tuition will be awarded to the student deemed to have created the best work across all categories. The Faculty study grant must be redeemed within 12 months following Year 12 completion and is subject to successful admission into a UC Arts and Design degree. The 1st place winner will also receive a $500 cash prize.

6-month study grant + cash and a subcategory prize

On offer are four category winner prizes which will be awarded to the winner of each remaining category (dependent on the winning submission category). Each remaining category winner will win a Faculty of Arts & Design study grant worth one semester of study. The Faculty study grant must be redeemed within 12 months following Year 12 completion and is subject to successful admission into a UC Arts and Design degree. Each winner will also receive a $300 cash prize.

Cash, 12-month Adobe subscription, Adobe mentoring session, or Edii Maker2Market online experience

Prizes for the Subcategory winners include: $200 cash, a 12-month Adobe student subscription, a 1-hour mentoring session with an Adobe expert, or an Edii Maker2Market online experience. The allocation of prizes will be decided depending on your chosen subcategory.

Cash or Adobe merchandise

Highly commended entries will receive either Adobe merchandise or $100 cash.

After entries close all submissions will be placed on the website for the public to vote for their favourite submission. The entry with the most votes across all categories will win a cash prize for the Peoples' Choice Award. There is no need to enter separately for this category.

The winner of the People’s choice award will win a $300 cash prize plus the esteemed title of People's choice.

All prize winners, including People's Choice, will be revealed during the Faculty of Arts and Design Graduate Showcase. Winners will also be notified by email in the week following the announcement if they are not there on the day.