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Image competition

[Image: Alan Gilbert Learning Commons - Image Competition]


Design an image to be used in the new Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

A chance to win an iPod Touch or Kindle Keyboard

The competition is open to all students of The University of Manchester

Opening in summer 2012, the University’s Learning Commons will offer students a flexible, ultra-modern and stimulating space in which to learn and relax. Located on Oxford Road and open 24/7, the Learning Commons will include more than 1,000 study spaces and around 400 computers.

Make your mark

We want you to draw, write, scribble or produce something that connects you to the University. This might be related to the subject you are studying or the City of Manchester – a hand-drawn or digitally captured image – that will stand out as representative of Manchester students and the Manchester experience. The winning images will be printed onto the walls, doors and glass paneling of the learning spaces for everyone to see.

Win great prizes

You can choose to receive an iPod Touch 8GB or a Kindle Keyboard 3G if your image is selected.

What sort of images are we looking for?

Something personal, individual, original, genius. Illustrations, graphics, scribbles, doodles, formulae, poems etc.

What medium can I use?

- We are looking for hand-drawn black and white images or original digitally captured images.
- The preferred size for submissions is A4 (portrait or landscape).

How many times can I enter?

Multiple entries will be accepted.

Where do I submit my entry form?

You can put your designs in the envelope provided and post them in the University’s internal mail or in dedicated postboxes in the Main Library, Joule Library, Students'Union and University Place.

Digital images can be emailed to imagecompetition@manchester.ac.uk.

If you are emailing your image, you also need to complete a form so that we have your contact details and signature. Tell us on your entry form if you have emailed your image.

Copyright

The University will retain all progress drawings and full copyright for the finished design. By submitting your design you are granting The University of Manchester permission to digitize, manipulate and reproduce your image.

Deadline for submission of proposals

Monday, 20 February 2012