1. Competition Objective

This competition encourages participants to create unique and visually impactful works by integrating makeup artistry, photography, and visual design under the central theme of “Phantom.” Participants must use high-quality posters to showcase their creative makeup and overall styling, exploring the limitless possibilities of makeup as an art form.

2. Scoring Criteria

• Makeup Design and Creativity: Assessment of whether the makeup reflects the mystery and creativity of the “Phantom” theme, with a standout and unique style.
• Technical Details and Completion: Evaluation of the precision in makeup details and whether the overall work reaches a high level of completion.
• Photography and Visual Impact: Judgement of whether the composition, lighting, and background complement the makeup style and enhance the visual impact of the piece.
• Theme Expression and Coordination: Assessment of whether the work aligns with the “Phantom” theme and achieves harmony among the makeup, model styling, and overall poster design.

3. Competition Rules

(1) Poster Content

1. Makeup Close-Up: Emphasis on showcasing the details and creative design of the makeup, highlighting textures, colors, and light effects.
2. Model Half-Body Shot: Presentation of the coordination between makeup and overall styling, including attire and hairstyle, to tell a complete visual story.
3. Composition Requirements: Participants must select appropriate angles and compositions to avoid obstructing key makeup elements and ensure clear representation of the theme.
4. Model Requirements: Models can be male or female.

(2) Photography Requirements

• Creative Freedom: Participants may freely design the background, lighting, and special effects according to the “Phantom” theme. Use of props and photography techniques to enhance creative expression is permitted.

• High-Quality Presentation: The photograph must be clear and artistic, avoiding quality issues that may impact the display effect.

(3) Poster Size and Medium

1. Size Requirement: The poster must be A2 size (420mm x 594mm).
2. Printing Medium: All posters must be printed on 5mm thick foam boards to ensure a consistent display quality.
3. Contestants must ensure that their posters meet the specified requirements. Any poster that does not meet the specifications will be disqualified from the competition.

(4) Prohibited Actions

1. The addition of the contestant’s name, logo, or any other identifying information on the poster is prohibited, as it may affect the anonymity of the judging process.
2. Excessive retouching (such as modifying hairstyle imperfections) is prohibited.
3. Submitting content that does not reflect the actual hairstyle work is prohibited.
4. Plagiarism is prohibited.

4. Competition Process

(1) Submission and Display

1. Contestants must submit their printed posters to the designated area at least 1 hour before the competition begins. Late submissions will be treated as a withdrawal from the competition.
2. After submission, the organizer will assign a unique number to each poster. Contestants are not allowed to add any marks or identifiers.
3. Judges will evaluate the work based on the established criteria, considering technical, creative, and overall performance.

(2) Work Retrieval

1. After the judging process is complete, contestants can collect their posters from the designated location at 5:00 PM on the day of the competition.
2. Contestants must show their contestant number to verify their identity and retrieve their work. Any unclaimed works will be handled by the organizer after the deadline.