2004-2005 CONNECTICUT FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. Neatness and Readability
   Is lettering legible?
   Is spelling correct?
   Can words be read at a distance?
   Do words conflict with pictures?
   Does it have carrying power?
   
   
2. Originality in idea and treatment
   Does the poster say: "FIRE PREVENTION - EVERYONE/EVERYDAY"? Other phrases, (the idea being conveyed) may be included. If the phrases and ideas are used by others, is the treatment original or unique?
   
   
3. Is a Fire Prevention/Fire Safety Message Conveyed?
   
   
4. Relationship to the theme
   Do the illustrations and captions reinforce each other?
   
   
5. Emotional Impact
   Does the message "come across" quickly or do you have to "figure it out"?
   Are the main words more important (larger, stronger, brighter, etc) than secondary words or phrases?
   Do the colors reinforce the emotional sense or feeling of the concept?
   Are both the words and pictures strong enough for impact?
   
   
6. Reproducibility
   Can the poster be printed as is, or would it require some redrawing or color change?
   Are there any details that may get lost when reproduced? (Collages generally do not reproduce well)