Studica Skills FAQ's

Q: So, what's in it for ME?

A: That great feeling you get by accomplishing something! That AND awesome prizes (software, hardware, electronics, etc.). See individual competitions for prize distribution.

Q: How do I get in on this action?

A: Click on the competitions that interest you to learn what is required to enter. Sign up and upload your entry when you are ready. But remember; the sooner you get the entry in, the better it is for you, as once your entry is in people can start voting for you!

Q: Who can enter?

A: Competitions are open to ALL current students worldwide. Students may collaborate in student groups (no greater than 5 people) and enter as many competitions as they wish. Projects for most competitions must be entered no later than April 30, 2009, however, check the rules of each individual competition as dates may vary.

Q: What about teachers and schools? You promised us cool stuff too!

A: As a Studica Skills Affiliate, teachers and schools are eligible for promotional materials and mini-competition prizes, upon request. Teachers and School Administrators also qualify to purchase software, hardware, and music technology on Studica.com. For more information on the Studica Skills Affiliate Program, click here.

Q: The Studica Skills competitions are just too good to be true. What's the catch?

A: No catch, what-so-ever. The Studica Skills competitions are free to ALL who participate. No entry fees. No purchase required to participate. Really. Studica Skills is simply our way of saying "Thank You!" to the education community that has been so good to us here at Studica. We love to see what the students are doing with all of that software that we sell, and Studica Skills gives us a great opportunity to learn even more about the possibilities of what the software we sell everyday can do. Regardless of where you bought your software from, you are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the Studica Skills competitions.

Q: How does the voting system work?

A: Visitors to StudicaSkills.com are encouraged to vote for as many different entries as they like. You can come back and vote every day for your favorite entries!

Q: How are the winners determined?

A: We think we have as fair a system as possible for determining the winners for the Studica Skills competitions. Of course, art is subjective and can be difficult to judge, so we try to mix it up in the judging to get as balanced and fair as we can. First, voting counts! Once you upload your entry, vote for it! Send the link to your entry to anyone you wish to so that others may vote for you as well. Everyone who has Internet connection has access to view and to vote for any of the entries in the Studica Skills competitions. We suggest that you go through the other competitions and vote for the work you like the best there, too. At the end of each competition, Studica Skills will advance the Top 20 entries purely by vote count to the Finals for that competition Our panel of judges will select the final three winners for the competition from the 20 Finalists. The decision of the judges is final. Winners and Finalists will be announced in news releases to trade publications and also be listed on the Studica Skills website. An e-mail will also be sent to all entrants once decisions have been made.

Q: Who does the Judging?

A: A judging panel of Professors/Teachers/Instructors who teach or have expertise in the relevant field and/or qualified Studica Skills staff and/or industry experts and/or sponsor staff will conduct the final round of judging after the Finalists are selected by the open voting. The Winners and Finalists will be announced in news releases to trade publications and also listed on the Studica Skills website. An e-mail will also be sent to all entrants once decisions have been made.

Q: Is there a minimum number of entrants needed for Studica Skills to award prizes?

A: There must be a minimum of ten individual contestants, who have uploaded their entries, for any competition to be valid. Competitors must be students, as specified by the Rules & Regulations, and educational verification must be provided for advancement to the Final Round. A student may make it to the final round and may win prizes in multiple competitions.

Q: What will happen with the work I submit?

A: Winning projects may be showcased on StudicaSkills.com or Studica.com. Winning projects may be used in advertisements on websites, posters, print ads, flyers, post cards, catalogs, radio, or TV commercials.

Q: I’m having technical problems on StudicaSkills.com. Who can I contact for help?

A: Send an email to SkillsTech@studica.com.