• This must be an in-depth look at a 4-H project or projects . Space for the booth is 3 ’ deep and 4 ’ wide ( with sides extended for display ). Back can be 4 ’ high .
• There will be no solid dividers between booths , use lightweight materials for ease in transporting .
• Display must be free-standing . Models , photographs , posters or other means for display may be used .
• Display may be prepared by an individual or group from a county .
• Criteria for judging will be 1 ) effectiveness of the message , 2 ) appropriateness to the theme , 3 ) interest and attractiveness to the public .
• Display must focus on ONE of the following and be suitable for display at a local business during National 4-H Week or at another time .
• Promotion of a specific 4-H project , member recruitment , current youth issue , event etc .
• Community Service
• The national campaign “ 4-H Grows Here ’.
• EXHIBITS IN THIS SECTION MUST PROMINENTLY DISPLAY A 4-H CLOVER OR MENTION 4-H . When using the official clover with H ’ s , the tail should curve to the right and the words 18U . S . C . 707 must appear under the lower right leaflet , except for hand drawn clovers . For more information on proper use of the 4-H clover please refer to http :// 4h . okstate . edu / educators / 4-h-name-and-emblem
• Do not include valuables , food items that will spoil or potentially harmful products in any educational display . The 4-H Program can accept responsibility for loss of valuables . Potentially harmful products will be discarded .
1 . Educational Booth Display ( other than community service or “ 4-H Grows Here ”) Display may be project area , member recruitment , current youth issue , event , etc . Community Service Booth Display - Sharing about a community service that a 4-H member or county 4-H group has done . Should include pictures , examples , and scope of projects . The impact on others will be an added criterion for judging . Project should be the extension of a 4-H project area . 2 . Community Service Booth Display - Sharing about a community service that a 4-H member or county 4-H group has done . Should include pictures , examples , and scope of projects . The impact on others will be an added criterion for judging . Project should be the extension of a 4-H project area . 3 . Display using the national campaign “ 4-H Grows Here ”
SECTION 302 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY
• These exhibits consist of photos taken by the individual exhibitors . A photo can be entered only one year . Individuals can exhibit in only one level , and may enter only one exhibit per class in that level . Level 1 is for members who have beginning skill level , Level 2 is for those who have intermediate skill level , and Level 3 is for those who have advanced skill level . All ages within each level are before September 1 of the current calendar year .
• DIGITAL PHOTOS may be entered . Adjustments to digital photographs are limited to color and contrast adjustments , cropping , gray scaling , exposure adjustments , and red eye reduction ( with the exception of Classes 25 to 28 ).
• PRINTS : Black and white or color prints may be exhibited . Prints must be no smaller than 4 ” x 6 ” and no larger than 5 ” x 7 ” ( except when panoramic prints are used ) for all classes except Classes 5 , 10 , 14 , 18 and 22 where prints may be up to 8 ” x 10 ”. Prints should be printed on photo-quality paper ( not copy paper ). Print quality is taken into consideration by the Judges . Photos will be disqualified if in a frame .
• TITLES , CAPTIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED INFOR- MATION : On the front of the board , there must be a title ( i . e . My Trip to the Zoo , or My Favorite Photo ) and each photo must have a caption giving the viewer more information about the photograph . The back of each board must include the exhibitor ’ s name , county , and number of years in the 4-H photography project . BOARDS : Prints must be securely attached to the surface of ‘ a single black or white ( not colored ) poster board , foam core , or mat board , Photos will be disqualified if on regular printing paper or card stock . No double matting , use of multiple layers or more than one color . The entire print must be seen and cannot be masked in any way . Boards must be 14 ” x 14 ” for all classes .
Level 1 : Focus on Photography Junior Classes — Grades 3-7 ( for members who have beginning skill level ) 1 . Four ( 4 ) photos , one from each of the following categories : people , animals , plant life and scenery . 2 . Four ( 4 ) photos of people doing different things , showing a variety of activities , camera angles and lighting choices . 3 . Four ( 4 ) otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture taking . The caption for each print must correctly identify what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake . 4 . Series of four ( 4 ) photos telling a story or illustrating a single event . 5 . Best individual photo made this year .
Senior Classes - Grades 8-12 ( for members who have beginning skill level ) 6 . Four ( 4 ) photos , one from each of the following categories : people , animals , plant life and scenery . 7 . Four ( 4 ) photos of people doing different things , showing a variety of activities , camera angles and lighting choices . 8 . Four ( 4 ) otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture taking . The caption for each print must correctly identify what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake .
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