Challenge Description

<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_orange.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_orange.svg" width="40px" /> It’s time to combine your love of tech and art for this challenge. GitHub Education challenges you to draw your own Mona in whatever medium you choose.

You can use anything from paint to markers to a digital sketch pad. All we ask is you refrain from using any AI tools. If you don’t know where to start, take a look at past submissions or use our Build Your Own Octocat tool!

When you’re ready to submit, post a picture on X (Twitter) by tagging us @githubeducation @hackthisfall and using the hashtags #MyOctocat #HackThisFall2024.

We can’t wait to see what you create and we’ll see if you win your very own Mona the Octocat!

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Total number of prizes

<aside> <img src="/icons/hashtag_orange.svg" alt="/icons/hashtag_orange.svg" width="40px" /> We will be awarding two prizes - First & Runner-up. Only submissions by individuals will be accepted.

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Prize for winning winners

<aside> <img src="/icons/trophy_orange.svg" alt="/icons/trophy_orange.svg" width="40px" /> You will be going home with a GitHub T-shirt!

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How to redeem the prize?

<aside> <img src="/icons/map-pin-alternate_orange.svg" alt="/icons/map-pin-alternate_orange.svg" width="40px" /> We will ship your prize to you directly. All you have to do is come to the GitHub Education booth at the hackathon so we can collect your details in person.

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Challenge Eligibility & Guidelines

<aside> <img src="/icons/rocket_orange.svg" alt="/icons/rocket_orange.svg" width="40px" /> We want you to have fun with this but of course, there are some guidelines.

• No previous pieces or duplicate submissions will be accepted.
• It must be created during the hackathon. You are more than welcome to submit several times and can’t wait to see your Monas!
• Hint: There’s something included in your swag kit that should help you draw. </aside>

Challenge Judging Criteria

<aside> <img src="/icons/judicial-scales_orange.svg" alt="/icons/judicial-scales_orange.svg" width="40px" /> The project will be judged based on the following:

• We are judging based on creativity, effort, and medium so make sure to spend time crafting your submission and to have fun with your interpretation and mediums. </aside>

Resources and Support

Reach out in the #github-at-htf channel on Discord for further support ⤵️

Join the Hack This Fall Community Discord Server!

Checkout: Build an Octocat tool ⤵️

My Octocat | Build your own octocat

Past Submissions on X ⤵️