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Contest Details
Contest Details
All currently enrolled GIST students that are non-native English speakers (undergraduate or graduate) can participate.
Submit a 3-5 minute video of your speech addressing the theme “What message would you send to the past?” (for example: a past version of yourself, past generations, a famous person in history) by
November 8th 11:59pm.Friday, November 20, 2020 (deadline extended!).The video must be your original work and will be submitted only once. It can be edited using editing software. Be creative! Use your best presentation skills, video editing skills, and props to share your message.
Finalists’ videos will be evaluated by official judges, but they will also be posted here on this website on Nov 16th for online peer voting.
Score is based on 60% English and 40% video style/quality. Using the highest quality of video (HD, etc.) is NOT a part of the scoring criteria.
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact an LEC instructor.
Video Style Examples:
Video Style Examples:
Traditional speech
"Letter to My Past Self"
"Letter to My Past Self"
Speaking in front of a camera, no editing required
Skit/Sketch
"Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self"
"Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self"
Some editing required
More Examples (avoid showing your face):
More Examples (avoid showing your face):
Screen-capture
"Not Everyone Should Code" (unrelated topic)
"Not Everyone Should Code" (unrelated topic)
Avoid showing face; possible to use Powerpoint animation; some editing required
Drawing in front of a camera
"Dorm Room Survival" (unrelated topic)
"Dorm Room Survival" (unrelated topic)
Avoid showing face; some editing required
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