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Dekunstrukt Await

Though the world is fast-paced, time’s grip can still slow us.

For this year’s Dekunstrukt, the official photography folio of the students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, the theme revolves around the art of waiting. It is about halting momentarily to truly indulge in the now, recognizing the space you occupy in the world. It may be stills from wrenching farewells to the anticipation of forming futures.

Dekunstrukt Await

Though the world is fast-paced, time’s grip can still slow us.

To AWAIT may be polarizing—a waste for some, worthwhile for others. However, it can be best viewed as a step back to move forward. All these small moments that happen within a single tick of a clock depict what we do for better futures or consoled pasts. The past, present, and future all intertwine through time—everything that has been done will accumulate to what will become. As we continue to value time, it reciprocates the same to us.

Dekunstrukt Await

In this year’s Dekunstrukt, view life under a different lens and capture what matters the most—without letting them slip away.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of photo entries can I submit?

You can submit photos that suit the theme of Await which could be photos recently taken or some from the archive. Submit images that could also be conceptual, street photography, or photojournalism, among other categories.

2. Where and how should I submit my entries?

For submissions, upload your entries to Google Drive using your Benilde mail. Make sure to adjust its sharing settings to “Anyone in this group with this link can edit.”
Copy the share link and paste it into its designated question in the submissions form. Make sure to fill up the other required details before submitting. The link to the submissions form will be posted on our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

3. How many entries am I allowed to submit?

You can submit as many as you want. However, take note that you may only submit up to four (4) photos per entry. A maximum of four (4) photos would only be allowed for a photo series. The caption can either be per entry or per photo in a photo series.

4. Are there certain technicalities or rules I need to follow?

The photos submitted must be at least 1800px and in jpeg format. There are no restrictions regarding photo ratio.

5. How long is the caption?

All entries must have a caption. The caption is limited to a total of 100 words and it must be placed in the submissions form. The caption can be whatever you wish and can explain why you chose that certain photo and how you feel it relates to the theme.
If captions will be done per photo, the photos must be labelled with “Photo #.” In the submissions form, it must be shown like this:
[Photo 1]: This is my caption.
[Photo 2]: It motions me from A to B
[Photo 3]: The calling is calm.

6. Until when can I submit entries?

You can submit entries until June 28, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

7. When will Dekunstrukt be published?

Stay tuned for further announcements. Follow our social media accounts to get updates: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

8. How will I be notified if my work was or wasn’t chosen for Dekunstrukt?

The only way to find out is to wait for the online launch of the folio of Dekunstrukt: Await. For updates, follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

9. Who is eligible to submit?

Dekunstrukt: Await will only accept entries from currently enrolled (3rd term, A.Y. 2022-2023), bonafide students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. This means if you are currently on LOA this 3rd term, you may NOT submit to Dekunstrukt: Await.

10. What are your criteria in the selection process?

The main criterion is how the entry fits the theme of Dekunstrukt: Await. All technicalities and requirements such as creativity, composition, originality, and uniqueness are also taken into consideration.
The selection process will be handled by the Photography Editor, Associate Editor for Print, and the Creative Director of the Benildean Press Corps.

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