Frequently Asked Questions

1. What constitutes a series of publications?
2. How should we attach the entry form to the entry?
3. Why shouldn't we use paperclips toa ttach our entry forms?
4. Our institution does not have a credit card.  How can we pay for our entries?
5. Explanation of Entry Levels

What constitutes a series of publications?

A series of publications is consered ‘as having the same design element ’ – a series of materials (e.g., a multi-volume set of books), where each individual component has clear and recognisable graphic similarities to the others and cannot be accurately judged alone.

Otherwise, you must either enter just one component of the series or enter multiple components as separate entries. For example, you cannot enter a book, poster and invitation for the same exhibition as a series, or catalogues that have been produced by one institution that have no design connection. However, you can enter three brochures with the same design but different information as a series.

To put it simply, same design, different exhibitions, OK, different design, different exhibitions, no.

How should we attach the entry form to the entry?

The entry should be attached using removable tape.  Please do not use ordinary sticky tape, masking tape or staples(!!) as the judges may need to remove the entry form to acurately judge the entry.

Why shouldn't we use paper clips to attach my entry forms?

Paper clips can cause damage to the edges when they are attached to documents.  So please avoid using them for your entry forms.

Our institution does not have a credit card.  How can we pay for our entries?

You may pay for MAPDA entries via cheque or money order. You may also request a tax invoice from the MA National Office.  Just call the National Office on 02 6230 0346 to arrange for an invoice to be e-mailed to you.

Explanation of Levels

Entry levels for the Museums Australia Publication Design Awards have varied over the years.  To avoid confusion here is an explanation of the different levels.

1994

Section A - Annual operating budget over $300,000
Section B - Annual operating budget less than $300,000

1996 and 1997

Budget A - Annual operating budgets over $700,000
Budget B - Annual operating budgets between $150,000 and $700,000
Budget C - Annual operating budgets less than $150,000

1998

Level 1 - Annual operating budgets less than $250,000
Level 2 - Annual operating budgets between $250,000 and $1,500,000
Level 3 - Annual operating budgets over $1,500,000

2003 onwards

Level A - Employing up to 5 staff or all volunteers
Level B - Employing between 6 and 40 staff
Level C - Employing more than 40 staff