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Description:
The 24hr Digital Design Challenge is an intense and exhilarating event where students are not only tasked with creating a fully realized project within a single day but are also encouraged to experiment, explore, and push the boundaries of their skills and creativity. With a designated design prompt, participants are given the freedom to think outside the box and take risks in order to develop innovative concepts, produce compelling mock-ups, and deliver a final design that breaks new ground. This demanding challenge necessitates quick and efficient work, strategic decision-making, and optimal time management, but it also provides a platform for participants to boldly venture into uncharted territory and discover their untapped potential.

Prize Pool:
Over $1500 to be won!

Overarching Submission Categories:
There are 4 overarching submission categories for the 24hr DCC listed below, along with a short list of example projects that could be developed for these categories.

• Screen Media (Short Films, Documentaries, Animation, Motion Comics)
• Interactive Media (Games Design, Interaction Design, AR/VR Experiences)
• Written Media (Short Stories, New Stories, Poem Series, Comic Books)
• Visualization Media (Architectural Design, Visual Communication, Product Design)

Please Note: The examples provided in the 4 submission categories are not extensive and any digital design is encouraged as long as it aligns with one of the overarching submission categories in some way.

Open to:
University of Canberra students studying in the Faculty of Arts and Design (UC-FAD).
University of Canberra students studying at TAFE Queensland Brisbane (UC-TQB).

Sponsored By

• The Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra.
• The Faculty of Creative Arts and Design, TAFE Queensland Brisbane.
• Murrays Coaches
• Google Cloud

FAQ's

1. What is this challenge all about?
   The 24hr Digital Design Challenge as a new initiative for students from the Faculty of Arts and Design to test their skills by designing, creating, and communicating a fully realized digital design project within a single day from a provided prompt.

   Watch the Announcement Video!
   
   

2. How long does the challenge take?
   You will have a maximum of 24-hours to design, develop, and submit a digital design in response to the provided prompt.

3. Is there a theme or prompt?
   Yes, the prompt for the challenge will be announced during the opening ceremony before the start of the event. You will be judged on how well you use the prompt in your design. Additionally, a video recording of the Opening Ceremony will be linked below, moments before the start of the 24hr Digital Design Challenge.

Opening Ceremony Video!


4. Isn't Itch.io for game developments or game assets?
   Yes, the main purpose of Itch.io is to share game developments and game assets but it is also ideal for short challenges like this. You are welcome to submit any type of digital design to this challenge including digital games.

5. Can I work as a team?
   Yes, you're allowed to work alone or in a maximum team of three. Additionally, all contributing members should be credited in your submission.

6. Can I still join if I'm not from UC-FAD or UC-TQB?
   At this stage the challenge is only open to these students, but future iterations may explore opening the challenge up to additional faculties or institutes.

7. What do I need to bring to the event?
   It depends on the ticket you purchased, but if you chose to bring your own device then it's important to bring the laptop/hardware and all the relevant cables/equipment to connect it to power. We also encourage all on campus participants to bring a refillable water bottle so you can stray hydrated throughout the event and save the planet at the same time. 

8. Can I bring alcohol to the event?
   No, you are still bound by the UC Student Charter throughout the course of the event whether your participating online or on campus.

   UC Student Charter
   
   

9. How do I submit?
   You will require an Itch.io account and a YouTube or Vimeo account to participate in this challenge and submit your digital design. Additionally, a short "how to" video tutorial will be provided closer to the date of the challenge and will be linked below.

   Submission Tutorial Video!
   
   

10. What do I have to submit?
    All submissions should include a project image, a video showcase of the digital design, and a short statement about the works meaning and development (which should be approximately 200-500 words long). Submitting your working files is not required for the challenge or judging but you do have the option to include them in your submission as long as they are submitted as a ZIP. However, be mindful that there is a maximum file allowance of 1GB per submission.

11. What do you mean by a video showcase?
    It will depend on your project but in essence you will be required to capture every aspect of your project in a MP4 H264 format. Examples include but aren't limited to a video walkthrough, video showcase, video reading, video screen-capture, or a video render. The video showcase will be the main way we judge your submission.

12. I want to create something physical/tangible?
    You are required to submit a digital design, but elements of your design could be physical/tangible as long as they are digitized in some way for submission.

13. Can I use GenAI?
    Yes, but a majority of the project should be original work and any use of GenAI should be documented and referenced in your submission.

14. Can I take audio files from other sources, or create my own?
    Yes, audio (sound effects and music) plus fonts can be custom made or gathered from other sources. Just ensure they are appropriately credited in your submission.

15. Can I continue to develop my project after the challenge?
    Absolutely, you hold all rights to any submission you make and can continue developing the project for as long as you want.