The criteria

Here’s an overview of what our expert judges will be looking for when reviewing your work. All submissions will be judged against the same four key criteria:

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25% Creativity

Judges will assess how you’ve used Adobe Creative Cloud apps to assist you on your creative journey, from understanding your topic to developing your solution. They’ll look for details that show you’ve thought hard about how best to bring your project to life.

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25% Digital Literacy

Think carefully about your audience, medium, and message. How do you want to break down your project and share the information? If it’s evident you’ve used various digital tools to create your entry — and most importantly, that you’ve used them wisely — you’ll do well here.

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25% Originality

Make sure your project is engaging and compelling. The judges will search for work that showcases ideas and theories in original ways. How can you make your creation unique to you? Remember that you have a lot of Creative Cloud apps that can help.

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25% Overall Quality

Pay attention to every last detail to be sure you produce a high-quality submission. Check that your work is free of errors. Make sure it follows best practices and looks the part, too. It should communicate the core elements of your assignment clearly and concisely.