To enable international students to better study at DMU, enjoy living in Dalian, integrate into Liaoning, and understand China, photography enthusiasts are hereby encouraged to capture the beauty of nature, culture and humanity at DMU, in Dalian, Liaoning and China through their lenses. The "Light and Shadow: DMU & Liaoning" Photography Competition is now open for submissions. Please be informed of the following details regarding the event.
一、Themes：
1、Through the lens: Me and Liaoning
Entries can focus on themes such as Liaoning's natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, technological innovation, historical heritage, or scenes of Sino-foreign friendly exchanges. These creations aim to demonstrate how authors interpret China through their lenses while conveying their perception and emotion towards Liaoning.
2、Four Seasons, Four Moments
The other theme is “Four Seasons, Four Moments” of DMU. Participants are encouraged to capture DMU’s beauty through the lens—documenting the “spring, summer, autumn, and winter” of DMU, as well as the “dawn, noon, dusk, and night”. Submissions should reflect the campus’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and the dynamic spirit of its faculty and students, conveying positivity and warmth.
二、Participants
All international students and alumni of Dalian Maritime University
三、Submission Requirements
1、Theme: Entries must align with the competition’s theme, showcasing DMU’s developmental progress, natural scenery, or cultural vibrancy. Photos must be taken on campus in 2024 or 2025.
2、Categories: Entries include but not limited to the following:
- Scenery: Campus sceneries, architecture, cultural landscapes, flora, fauna, etc.
- Humanistic Area: Academic activities, classroom moments, sports/arts events, daily life, etc.
3、Technical Specifications: Entries should be digital photos (including taken by pones) in JPG/JPEG/PNG format. The size of each work is above 3M, with resolution no less than 200 dpi.
4、Flexibility: No restrictions on style, composition, equipment, or submission quantity.
四、Evaluation and Awards
1、Evaluation Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on the following three aspects:
- Thematic relevance (title, concept, innovation)
- Artistic impact (creativity, aesthetics, composition)
- Technical quality (lighting, difficulty, precision)
2、Prizes: Each season features two groups (Student and Faculty/Alumni), with awards per group 3 First Prize winners, 5 Second Prize winners and 10 Third Prize winners. Winners can receive certificates and souvenirs. The date to announce winners is to be confirmed.
五、Submission Method
1. Required Documents:
- Attachment 1: Entry Form
- Attachment 2: Copyright Agreement (the signed hard copy should be submitted to Student Affairs Office of International Students’ Education Center (Office 408).
2. File Naming:
-Photos: [Number]_[Category]_[Title].jpg
-Photo Series: [Number]_[Category]_[Title]_[Number].jpg.
3. Email Submission:
Please send entries and attachments 1 and 2 to qilinlin@dlmu.edu.cn by April 20.
六、Additional Terms
1、Originality: Submissions must be 100% original. Participants should confirm that they own the copyright of their work. The organizer shall not bear any legal liability arising from disputes over reputation, privacy, portrait, copyright, etc. The relevant liability shall be borne by the participants themselves. DMU reserves the right to disqualify infringing entries and revoke awards. Original files may be requested for verification.
2、Usage Rights of Works: The organizer reserves the non-commercial right to exhibit the submitted works and use them in edited promotional materials or albums without compensation, while the copyright remains with the original creator. Participants must sign a Copyright Agreement, agreeing to grant Dalian Maritime University or its designated entities the non-compensated usage rights of their entries. For submitted works, Dalian Maritime University or its designated entities shall hold exclusive rights, including but not limited to publication, reproduction, distribution, dissemination via information networks, compilation, and adaptation.
3、Final Interpretation Right: By submitting an entry, participants agree to abide by all competition rules set by the organizer. The competition organizer reserves the final right to interpret the event.
Attachments:
1、Entry Form (Attachment 1)；
2、 Copyright Agreement (Attachment 2)
大连海事大学留学生教育中心
2025年3月27日
