Competitions

Next Deadline December 11, 2026

Young Ones Portfolio

What is the Young Ones Portfolio Competition? Young Ones Portfolio offers students the chance to showcase their body of work through six (6) projects. This competition accepts any work created as a student, either as a personal project or for coursework.

The top-scoring students at the Young Ones Portfolio Competition will be eligible for the Ari Weiss Award.

Portfolio Categories

YOP-A01
Portfolio: Advertising
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects created for potential clients that promote their product or service and creatively answer a brief. The big idea behind each campaign should be highlighted.

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YOP-A02
Portfolio: Animation & Visual Effects
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects in that display craft in the simulation of movement or imagery either through digital or analog means. This includes the combination of different creative elements like typography, illustration, logos, shapes and video.

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YOP-A03
Portfolio: Creator Content & Social Media
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) campaigns conceived and executed in partnership with individual creators and/or brands, where the creator and/or brand's voice, platform, or style is integral to the idea.
NOTE: You do not have to be the key individual creator in all projects. Traditional Social Media campaigns should be entered in "Advertising" or "Film & Video", when appropriate.

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YOP-A04
Portfolio: Film & Video
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects that showcase skill in the art of filmmaking, including directing, editing, visual effect, sound design, writing, etc.

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YOP-A05
Portfolio: Graphic Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects that utilize layout, typography, and visual identity across print and digital formats to communicate a brand, concept, or idea.

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YOP-A06
Portfolio: Illustration
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects in digital or analog illustration projects. Motion projects are accepted as part of an illustration portfolio.

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YOP-A07
Portfolio: Photography
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects that showcase skill in the art of film and digital photography across specialities.

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YOP-A08
Portfolio: UX/UI & Web Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) digital projects that elevate user interaction through thoughtful interface, structure, and storytelling

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YOP-A09
Portfolio: Multidisciplinary
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects showing skill in two or more disciplines

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YOP-A10
Portfolio: Other
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A portfolio of six (6) projects showing skill in one discipline not listed above (including product design, creative tech, strategy, entrepreneurship, etc). Entrants will be asked to identify their Portfolio type during submission. This self reported discipline will be on the trophy for winning work.

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