The 90 second Capstone Design Video Competition

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Eligibility

All fourth year Capstone Design teams comprised of University of Waterloo students are eligible and may participate.

Value

First prize: $500

Second Prize: $250

Application deadline

March 31, 2016

Video specifications and application process

1. Your video pitch can be no longer than 90 seconds.

2. Acceptable file formats:

  • .MOV
  • .MPEG4
  • .AVI
  • .WMV

3. Resolution maximum: 4K

4. File size maximum: 2GB

5. Video content must adhere to YouTube’s community guidelines.

6. Please introduce and conclude your video with approved Capstone Design brand elements.

7. ​By uploading your 90sC video to Waterloo Engineering, you represent and warrant that you are the original creator of the video, you are the sole owner of the copyright and all other rights in the video and all content in and on the video, and you agree to provide the University of Waterloo with unlimited rights to use the video in university promotions. 

Upload your video before midnight on March 31, 2016. It will take a few minutes to upload and encode your video.  

8. Please email Erin Gillespie once you have successfully uploaded your video with the following information:

  • team member names and WatIAM IDs
  • program name
  • project title and brief text describing your project
  • website url

Judging Criteria

1. Comprehension

  • Did the video help the audience understand the design?
  • Did the video clearly outline the nature and aims of the design?
  • Do you know what is significant about this design?
  • Did the video follow a logical sequence?

2. Engagement

  • Did the video make you want to know more about the design?
  • Was the video careful not to trivialize or over-simplify the design?
  • Did the video convey enthusiasm for the design?
  • Did the video capture and maintain your attention?

3. Communication

  • Was the design project topic and its significance communicated in language and visuals appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
  • Did the video avoid overly specific jargon, explain terminology that needed to be used, and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
  • Did the video have a good pace?

  • Did the video visuals enhance, rather than detract from, the communication of the design?

If you have any questions please email: Erin Gillespie

News story

Check out 2016 90sC winner and all of this year's entries!