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Singapore Youth & Media Conference 2010 Call for Papers

Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film and Media Studies (FMS) invites all tertiary students to send in research papers for Singapore Youth & Media Conference (SYMConference) 2010. Organised by Media-Education Solutions (MEDUSA) of FMS, it aims to get youths to use critical and researching skills to come up with insightful research and policy papers on the topic of “Sports and the Media”. Selected papers will be presented during SYMConference 2010.

SYMConference 2010 is a platform for youths to have interactive dialogue and discussion of issues concerning Sports and the Media with key players in the respective industries. Having enjoyed recent successes in the sporting arena such as the Beijing Olympics 2008, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MDA and the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) in the same year marks a new advancement in the development of sports content in the media, with SGD1 million set aside to develop the sports media industry in Singapore.

Keeping these exciting developments in mind, and anticipating the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in 2010, SYMConference 2010 is expected to be a thought-provoking experience that sparks a deeper interest in Sports and the Media.

Research topics

Some areas of research within the broad topic of Sports and the Media include, but are not limited to, the topics listed below.

• Gender Representation in Sports
• Broadcast Media and Sports
• New Media and Sports • Print Media and Sports
• Popular Culture and Sports
• Commercialism in Sports and Media
• Advertising in Sports
• Sports Development
• Promotion of Sports as a Lifestyle
• Sports Sponsorship

Papers may address any of the above topics falling within the scope of the conference theme. Full-length papers accepted for publication must be presented at the conference by one of the authors.

Abstracts already submitted for Singapore Youth & Media Competition 2009 (SYMCompetition), held in conjunction with the SYMConference 2010, may not be re-submitted through this Call for Papers.

However, research papers of exceptional quality are eligible to be considered for the SYMCompetition.

Please note: Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to publish and distribute your paper upon submission.

Instructions

1. All submissions MUST be typewritten using a commonly used word-processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word), double-spaced, with a font size of 12 (Times New Roman).
2. The research paper should have a cover page stating the research topic, the name(s) of the participant(s), the school, the category of submission, and contact details (phone number and email address).
3. Submission of final research papers must reach us by 12 March 2010. Extension may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
4. All entries should be mailed to medusa.sg@gmail.com.

Assessment Criteria

• Topic - Evaluate the subject matter or research question, and its appropriateness to Sports and the Media. (10%)
• Research - Evaluate source use, primary research, choice of research methods, etc (30%)
• Reasoning and Organisation (30%)
• Documentation (20%) E. Writing Mechanics - Evaluate the writing style, logic, etc. (10%)
  

Key Dates

12 March 2010 - Receipt of full research paper
30 April 2010 - Notification of paper acceptance and revision
17 May 2010 - Final submission with revisions for publication

Singapore Youth & Media Competition 2009 (SYMCompetition) - CLOSED!

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The Singapore Youth & Media Competition (SYMCompetition) aims to get youths to use critical thinking and researching skills to come up with insightful research papers on “Sports and the Media”.

In Singapore’s media scene, the year of 2008 marks a new advancement in the development of sports content in the media. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the MDA and Singapore Sports Council (SSC) was signed, with SGD1 million set aside to develop the sports media industry in Singapore.

Keeping all this in mind, and anticipating the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in 2010, SYMCompetition will be a thought provoking experience that sparks a greater interest in Sports and the Media..

Details

There are two categories in this competition; the details are as follows:

Secondary Level: 2,500-word limit (excluding references), with 4 academic references, of which only 2 may be from online sources.

Tertiary Level: 5,000-word limit (excluding references) with 8 academic references, of which only 5 may be from online sources.

An abstract/introduction of research topic (100-500) words is to be submitted, with at least 3 academic references, in which entries that meet the assessment criteria will be notified to carry on to submit their final research papers.

The prizes for each categories are as follows;

Instructions

1. All submissions MUST be typewritten using a commonly used word-processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word), double-spaced, with a font size of 12 (Times New Roman).
2. The research paper should have a cover page stating the research topic, the name(s) of the participant(s), the school, the category of submission, and contact details (phone number and email address).
3. Submission of abstract must reach us by 30 October 2009.
4. Selected abstracts for the final submission will be informed by 7 December 2009. The format and guidelines for submission of final research paper will be provided.
5. Submission of final research papers must reach us by 29 January 2010. Extension may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
6. All entries should be mailed to medusa.sg@gmail.com.
   

Assessment Criteria

1. Writing quality (grammar, flow, cohesiveness) – 10%
2. Understanding of theories and concepts – 20%
3. Content, analysis and critical thinking – 70%

All winners will be notified by end of February 2010. The top three category winners are required to present their papers at the Singapore Youth & Media Conference (SYMConference) 2010.

For more details
Email: medusa.sg@gmail.com
Tel: +65 64608623

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Past Projects

Singapore Youth & Media Camp 2009

The inaugural Singapore Youth & Media Camp (SYMCamp) was held in Ngee Ann Polytechnic from 15 June to 17 June. More than 100 secondary school students attended this camp, which was spearheaded by MEDUSA (Media Education Solutions), a student-run organisation. SYMCamp’s aim was to promote media literacy by incorporating media knowledge and media skills.

Mr. Herald Bangras, a lecturer from the School of Film & Media Studies, kick-started the camp with his talk on “Violence in the Media”. The seminar gave students a better insight to the media they are consuming so that they are able to make more informed choices after knowing the significant impact the media has on its consumers and the society.

Over the three days, campers also attended a seminar on “Advertising Messages” by Mr. Clement Tay, who engaged the students with creative advertisements and interactive activities. The interesting seminar imparted skills of identifying subtle messages in advertisements to the campers. Campers were also split into groups and took turns to participate in the filming and radio production workshop conducted by in-house lecturers who have first-hand experience from the industry.

In the filming workshop, campers were taught to operate professional video cameras and framing. They were also given the chance to shoot their own short film.

Campers also got to play the role of a radio deejay in the radio production workshop. They wrote their own script and presented in a radio studio with equipment used in the industry. On the last day, guest speaker, Mr. Harry Ong, impressed campers, with his talk on “Sports and the Media”. It explored the value of sports media and also served as a prelude to the Singapore Youth and Media Conference, which will focus on sports and the media.

Ms. Sonia Chen rounded off the last day of the camp by imparting precious presentation skills to the campers. She busted presentation myths and equipped campers with the skills to be better and more confident speakers though interactive activities and brain storming sessions.

Singapore Youth & Media Conference 2006

Held on 26 May in Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Convention Centre, the Singapore Youth & Media Conference was centred on the theme of “Popular Culture”. Speakers for the conference came from various countries that included the United States, Australia, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong and even Vietnam.

The Guest-of-Honour for the SYMC 2006 was Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports and he delivered his keynote address on key issues involving youths and the media. Other speakers included Christopher James, General Manager of MTV (SEA), Ms Stella Thg, editor of LIME magazine and Mr Ken Lim (Singapore Idol judge).

After the opening forum, there were workshops held on several subjects of interest, including Gaming, Creative Writing, Creative Comics, Drama, Media Violence, Media Stereotypes and Talk on Air – A Radio Experience.

At the end of the conference, a closing forum was held with speakerss addressing the topic of “Dollars and Dreams: Careers in popular Culture in Singapore”.

Horror Cinema - Nanyang Girls’ High School

Over 400 students from Nayang Girls’ High School attended a course on horror in cinema as part of their curriculum’s Special Interest Lecture Programme. The speaker engaged for the course was Mr Danny Boey, a lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies.

The course aims to help students better understand the elements of a horror movie. On top of that, it also allows students to examine the difference between horror films in the East and the West.

Besides showing the students excerpts of horror movies, Mr Boey spoke on the common archetypes that feature in horror films, how horror films have evolved over the years in various nations across Asia and the morbid attraction that horror holds for its viewers.

Death & Dying – The Lien Foundation

The Lien Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded in 1980 that engages in philanthropy, commissioned a research project that started in September 2008. It’s aim is to gain deeper insights on death amongst Singaporeans and what people perceive as a “good death”.

This research project is meant to run alongside a public campaign launched by the Lien Foundation in order to measure the effectiveness of the campaign and to gauge whether the mindsets of Singaporeans have changed as a result of the campaign message. Prior to the start of the campaign, a focus group was conducted as a precursor to a street poll.

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