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Department C
Expressive Art
For specific
rules, see 4-H Exhibit Building General Rules.
Division C-17
Photography
Special
Rules
1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs
may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and
computer manipulation programs. Photographs exhibited must have been
taken during the current 4-H year.
2. If photos are mounted, they can be (a) flush-mounted (no mounting
board showing) on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders (window
mat or flat mount directly on board). Exhibitors may cut their own
mounting boards, use inexpensive ready-cut window mats, or have
matting done professionally. In all cases 4-H’ers are responsible
for design decisions such as border width, color, and size.
Framed photos, including floating frames, will not be judged.
3. If photos are not mounted, they may be exhibited in a clear
plastic covering, such as photo album pages.
4. A series is a group of photos or slides that are related or tell
a step-by-step story. Photos must be mounted as one unit in story
order. Slides should be numbered and/or displayed in sequence.
5. The “4-H Photography Exhibit Label” (Revised January 2002)
must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. Tape
to back of mounting or fold label, as appropriate, for each exhibit.
Label is available at county Extension office.
6. Captions are optional. If used, they should be short.
Class 851A, Mounted Photograph or Series — Individual photo
or series of photos where each exhibited photo is at least 5x7
inches (the standard 5x7 print). Larger photos may be cropped if
necessary for better composition, but no smaller than 5x7 inches.
Series entries should consist of three to five photos (each 5x7
minimum) mounted as one piece. Mounting is required for all entries
in this class. Use of standard commercial photo mats is acceptable
provided that exposed area of photo is not less than 4 1/2 x 6 1/2
inches. See item 2 above for mounting suggestions.
Class 851B, Single Photograph or Series — A photo of any size
may be considered in this class. There is no minimum size. Series
entries should include three to five photos. If the series is
mounted, it should be done as one piece. See item numbers two and
three above for exhibiting
Class 851C, Contemporary/Creative Photography — A photograph
that is understood to be a creative, imaginative, or experimental
departure from realism. Examples of Contemporary/Creative
Photography may include: abstracts, derivations, distortions, black
light, bas-relief, diazochrome, posterization, solarization,
multiple exposures, montages, kodalith, multiple images with trick
lenses and similar processes.
Special exhibit requirements:
1. Photograph must be mounted but not framed.
2. Current 4-H Photography Exhibit Label must be attached to the
back of the exhibit.
3. A detailed report must be attached clearly stating the process
used to achieve the desired effect. Each step and materials or
equipment used must be included in this report.
4. Where possible, a copy of the photo before manipulation should be
included with the report.
Class 851D, Photography Idea — This class is designed for
creative photography and experiments that do not fit into the
previous classes. Photos or educational displays in this class may
make use of creative camera techniques, darkroom techniques,
mounting and exhibiting techniques, or computer enhancement, just to
name a few possibilities. Above all, creativity and originality are
valued. If exhibit is a photo or collage of photos, it must not be
framed and must have the photo exhibit label.
Class
851E, 4-H’ers in Action!
1. Any 5” x 7” color photograph taken after January 1, 2006 by a
4-H’er.
2. Portrait or Landscape
3. Provide a high resolution, electronic version of the photo on a
CD and the printed 5”x7” photo.
4. Reflects a 4-H’er or group of 4-H’ers involved in a project,
doing community service, giving an educational presentation,
enjoying a recreational activity, or anything related to the 4-H
youth program in our county.
5. Photos should reflect any of the many aspects of 4-H throughout
the year.
6. Include a photo story to depict what is happening in the photo
and explain why it is the best example of “4-H’ers in Action!” in
your county. (Captions limited to 75 words or less.)
7. Open to all 4-H’ers in grades 4-12 and do not have to be enrolled
in photography.
8. One entry will be sent to the Iowa State Fair. |
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