The Open Window showcase offers design students the opportunity to display their movingimage design work in a professional environment, as well as gain exposure among the professional design community."The Open Window" refers to the front display window in Motion Theory's new offices, located on the Abbot Kinney Boulevard design corridor in Venice Beach, California. Set against an eclectic mix of art galleries, restaurants, and retail shops, Abbot Kinney Boulevard has built a reputation as Venice Beach's cultural center.

THE BACKGROUND The Open Window was built to celebrate the best of design, and to encourage creativity and experimentation in the visual arts. Each month brings a new theme to the dynamic Open Window space, exhibiting the works of design professionals and students from around the world. For instance, April's exhibit will highlight the powerful graphic symbols of Celtic memorials.

THE PROCESS Motion Theory would like to invite students to submit work in motion design and filmmaking for June's student-themed Open Window showcase. Both academic experts and design professionals will participate in selecting top student works.The selected entries will be showcased in our June 2002 display window.

THE SPONSOR The Open Window is sponsored and managed by Motion Theory (www.motiontheory.com), a design and production company that creates visual strategies for the broadcast, advertising, film, and new media industries. Past and present clients include a wide range of companies such as Toyota, Nike, Showtime, and DIRECTV.

THE JUDGING PROCESS In a preliminary round, all entries will be screened by professors and instructors from local university design programs.The list of judges currently includes CARM GOODE (Graphic Design Department Chair, Loyola Marymount University), JODY ZELLEN (Design Professor, UCLA), DENISE WEYHRICH (Graphic Design Department Chair, Chapman University), and JENNIFER STEINKAMP (Design Professor, UCLA). After this initial round, the entries selected as finalists by the academic judges will be presented to design professionals contacted by Motion Theory to serve as finalist judges. Motion Theory reserves the right to alter or amend either of these judge lists without notice.

WHO CAN ENTER - We welcome entries from students around the world. - Entrants must be currently enrolled in a university, design school, or accredited design program, including extension classes at a university or junior college. Entrants must provide proof of registration. Photocopies of a current schedule, registration card, or equivalent document should be included with your entry.

WHAT TO ENTER - Enter your best moving image design projects, including past and present class assignments, experimental explorations, or any moving image design work in which you hold the exclusive usage rights and underlying copyright. - Eligibility is restricted to any work in moving images of two minutes or less.We will accept a maximum of three entries per entrant. - All projects must be sent in standard 1/2" VHS format or on 3/4" videotape cassette NTSC. Please include ten seconds of black, no slates or bars.The entries must appear in the same sequence on the registration form as they are on the videocassette tape. - Please submit all entries on one tape.

HOW TO ENTER - Fill out an Open Window registration form. For a blank registration form, go to www.motiontheory. com and print two copies. Photocopies are acceptable. - Type or clearly write in all required information on both copies of the registration form. Be sure to include a title and brief description (less than 50 words) of each project submitted. - Read the legal requirements on this form and the registration form. If you read and agree to these conditions, sign both registration forms. Unsigned registration forms will not be accepted. - Attach one signed and completed registration form to the videotape that contains your entry or entries. - There is no entry fee. However, entrants are responsible for all costs associated with entering and registration, including, but not limited to, tape production, tape duplication, usage rights, photocopies, postage and delivery costs. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, all submitted materials become the property of Motion Theory and will not be returned. - For overseas entries, please write "Art Exhibit. No Commercial Value" on the outside of the package, and follow applicable laws and regulations. Motion Theory is not responsible for lost, damaged, or misdirected entries. - Domestic entries may be sent via US Mail, FedEx, UPS, or other domestic carrier. International entries should be sent through an applicable international carrier. - Your entry envelope or package should include [A] one videotape with a maximum of three entries, and [B] two signed and completed copies of the registration form.Padded envelopes and/or boxes are recommended, but not required. Be sure to affix the applicable postage to your entry.

WHEN TO ENTER - All entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2002. International students should allow ample time for delivery to the United States. Motion Theory is not responsible for lost,misdirected, or damaged entries. - Selected entries will be notified via e-mail by May 31, 2002. Any necessary supplemental materials, e.g., credits list and detailed biography, will be requested at that time.

WHERE TO SEND ENTRIES Ref. Open Window Showcase 2002 Motion Theory 1337 Abbot Kinney Blvd.Venice, CA 90291

QUESTIONS? Email Caroline Gomez at caroline@motiontheory.com. A student design showcase sponsored by Motion Theory