What is StudentCam?
C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme listed below.
2012 StudentCam Theme
“The Constitution and You: Select any provision of the U.S. Constitution and create a video illustrating why it’s important to you.”
Choose a provision, grab a camera, and get started on your documentary today!
Competition Requirements
- The competition is open to all students in grades 6-12.
- Students may compete individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
- All documentaries must contain C-SPAN footage that relates to the chosen topic.
- C-SPAN’s philosophy is to show varying sides of an issue. Winning StudentCam documentaries will also show varying sides of the chosen topic.
- Documentaries must be between 5-8 minutes.
- Entries must contain credits or a works cited list.
- All documentaries must be uploaded and received at C-SPAN by midnight on January 20, 2012.