DARK Matter High school student creative work competition

Dark Matter is a hypothetical form of matter that makes up about 85% of the matter in the universe. It doesn’t interact with light or any other electromagnetic radiation so it’s very hard to detect. It’s invisible and we don’t know what it is, but we do know that it exists and is passing through us and is all around us. Scientists are building and running experiments to try to detect it and uncover one of the mysteries of the universe.

If we could see dark matter, what do you think it would look like? Use the information on our website or other sources to create an original creative work inspired by dark matter.

Entries can include a painting, drawing, comic strip, cartoon, poem, short story, video, digital art, song, creative writing…

There are two year level categories for students to enter the competition and win prizes - details below!

Submissions due Thurs, 31 october 2024

Email: Your submission to darkmatter-art@unimelb.edu.au along with your name, your year level, the name of your school, and a title and brief explanation (1-2 sentences) about the inspiration for your work. If your entry contains images or recordings of anyone under 18, you must also submit a signed consent form (available below).

Eligibility: Entry is only open to individuals who, during the competition period, fall within one of the designated high school year level categories (Years 7, 8 and 9 or Years 10, 11 and 12) and current residents of Australia

Number of Entries: One entry per student

Winners: Will be notified directly and announced in November 2024

Judging Criteria: Works will be judged by a panel on creativity and originality, paying close attention to the title and accompanying description

Prize Categories:

First Place: Overall best work in each year level category (Years 7-9 and Years 10-12)

Runner Up: One award in each year level category (Years 7-9 and Years 10-12)

Participation Award: for the high school with the highest overall number of entries

Competition Terms and Conditions

Competition Flyer

PHOTO / VIDEO CONSENT FORM

Some Dark Matter Resources:

Visit our website to learn more about Dark Matter: https://www.centredarkmatter.org/ and watch some cool videos here.