To advance to from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the competition, the competition’s judging
panel will be looking for these characteristics in each design:
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Phase 1 artwork must be detailed enough to give the judging panel a clear idea of the design elements,
legend, and layout. Remember that your design is for a medal of 2-inches in diameter. Overall quality and creativity in interpreting the subject matter for a medal -
Appropriate use of symbolism
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Clarity of idea and communication
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Appropriate level of detail for the scale and material of the high-relief medal
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Good design sense, composition, and balance of space
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Effective incorporation of required text