DCTC Sixth Annual Fall Fest Pumpkin Carving Contest
INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES SHEET
Welcome to the Pumpkin Carving Contest!
We are excited to see your entry and share your submission with our panel of judges!
Overview
Campus groups will carve and decorate a pumpkin that represents their group. Pumpkins will be graded by judges, based on creativity,
how the pumpkin relates to their group, and the quality of the carving and decorating (see complete grading rubric on back). Students
and employees can participate! All pumpkins will be on display Thursday, October 27
th
, between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Central
Commons. Questions can be referred to [email protected]du.
How to Register/Participate
1. Register in the Student Life Center DCTC Club or Athletic group, October 20 at 12 p.m.
2. Pick up your pumpkin to use for the contest in the Student Life Center on Tuesday, October 25
th
(or for DCTC Club or Athletic
group, buy your own pumpkin and get reimbursed up to $20 for your pumpkin and supplies. See Student Life staff for details).
3. Submit your completed entry form and finished pumpkin to the Student Life Center by Thursday, October 27
th
at 9 a.m. Pumpkins
will not be accepted without official entry form.
4. Come back to visit the pumpkin display in the Central Commons October 27
th
between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
5. Entries can be picked up between 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, October 27
th
.
Contest Guidelines
Carve and decorate a pumpkin that represents your group.
There will be three categories: (1) DCTC Club or Athletic group, (2) Student Groups, and (3) Employee Groups.
A portion of the pumpkin MUST be carved; it cannot solely be decorated.
Winners will be determined by a panel of judges and campus vote.
Groups must register by October 20 at noon in the Student Life Center.
One pumpkin per entry
1. Student Life Guidelines (clubs/organizations/athletic teams)
Clubs, organizations, and athletic teams can participate. Each group is allowed one entry.
A monetary allotment from the Student Senate will be awarded to the groups in 1
st
, 2
nd
, and 3
rd
place, in the amounts of $300, $200,
and $100, respectively.
One award of $50 will be awarded to the group receiving the most votes by the campus.
Three awards of $50 will be awarded through a drawing of groups participating. Groups who place in the top three will not be
eligible for the drawing.
2. Student Guidelines
Teams of students wishing to enter are encouraged to participate. Each group is allowed one entry (e.g., students in a shared
academic program or class could participate).
Student groups must be at least three people.
Prizes TBD will be awarded to student group winners.
3. Employee Guidelines
Campus departments, academic programs, or committees are encouraged to participate. Each group is allowed one entry.
Human Resources is sponsoring fabulous prizes for the groups in 1
st
, 2
nd
, and 3
rd
place, and the group with the pumpkin receiving
the most campus votes.
Grading of Entries
The panel of judges will grade each entry based on the following rubric. Grades will be calculated among all judges to determine first,
second and third place winners.
Thank you for participating! GOOD LUCK!
JUDGES OFFICIAL EVALUATION RUBRIC
Judges are using the following criteria to grade your entry. Please carefully
consider the following when crafting your submission with your group:
Visual Impact
4 points each
"In Awe!"
"Fabulous"
Wow Factor
Great Effort
3 points each
"That's a job well
done!"
"Nice job!"
Good Effort
2 points each
"Okay, I see where they
were going with that."
1 point each
Craftsmanship &
Quality
4 points each
The pumpkin is
exceptionally
attractive, well-
constructed and very
organized.
3 points each
The pumpkin is
attractive, has good
construction and
well-organized.
2 points each
The pumpkin is
acceptably attractive
though it may be a bit
messy.
1 point each
Originality
4 points each
Exceptional use of
new ideas and
originality of
pumpkin design.
3 points each
Good use of new
ideas and originality
of pumpkin design.
2 points each
Average use of new
ideas and originality of
pumpkin design.
1 point each
Tied to Group
4 points each
Creative and
perfectly related to
the group.
3 points each
Good use of relating
to the group.
2 points each
Somewhat tied to the
group.
1 point each