Graphic Design

Upload your media art from the past school year to compete against the best in the Midwest. All media arts will be uploaded through FilmFreeway

A student or program may only enter ONE category per project. Limitations to the number of projects submitted and time limitations are listed under each category. Please select the best single category to fit your project submission.

Upload Competition

  • Recommended length is 30 - 90 seconds; maximum allowed is 2 Minutes. Reels must be vertical (9:16 ratio). Create using original content and audio, or audio from the Instagram library to avoid copyright issues. Please include handle.

    Adv. & Graphic Design (Levels 1-2) Pathway. CTE Framework Match - Emerging Media & Social Content

  • Submit 1-3 of your best social media posts. These can be for any platform, but note which ones they are for – e.g. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Carousel or multi-panel designs can be submitted using multiple JPGs or one multi-page PDF. Carousel or multi-panel posts count as 1 entry. Platform Identified. Creativity–original or insightful campaign concept and execution. Content–Produces content with minimal errors (e.g. grammar, spelling, follows AP style) featuring compelling storytelling and engaging visuals. Clear Call To Action–Campaign effectively communicates its purpose–to inform, engage, drive sales, etc." Please include handle.

    Adv. & Graphic Design (Levels 1-3) Pathway. CTE Framework Match - Digital Marketing & Visual Content

Please note: Upload Contest submissions will be selected to air as Screeners during the festival. This is so cool to know that thousands of people are viewing your work!

Awards will be given during the opening ceremony on October 14th in downtown, Springdale.

During OMAF25, students will compete in On-site Competitions on the first day of the festival. Students will have 4 and a half hours on DAY 1 to create content from start to finish. Prompts will be available to registered teams just after the Opening Ceremony, and winners will be announced and shown at the Closing Ceremony of OMAF25.

Onsite Competition

  • Calling all digital artists! Teams will receive a prompt and a deliverable with dimensions. Designers are challenged to use creativity and knowledge of design concepts to deliver a final design that is visually compelling and meets all requirements.