Challenges
September 9, 2024

Mastery Quest: True Nature - Deserts

Your wilderness adventure concludes in the vast, arid expanse of the desert. Here, every grain of sand and every resilient plant tells a tale of survival.

Challenge

Your wilderness adventure concludes in the vast, arid expanse of the desert. Here, every grain of sand and every resilient plant tells a tale of survival. Conclude this waypoint by capturing the unique features of desert environments: the stark beauty, the hidden oases, or the night skies glittering with stars. Your project should convey the desert's harshness and splendor.

Important Dates

Challenge opens:

September 9, 2024 at 9:00am ET

Challenge closes:

September 15, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

Challenge Overview & Rules

Your project should focus on visualizing aspects of the desert environment. Your project should convey the desert's harshness and splendor.

Submission Format

Ensure your submission meets the following criteria based on your field:

Software Engineering: You may use any web technologies or programming languages you are comfortable with, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, or any frameworks you prefer.

Data Science: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as D3.js, Tableau, Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), R (ggplot2), or any other data visualization libraries and frameworks.

Design: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or any other design tools and platforms.

Game Development & Design: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or any other game development platforms and frameworks.

Please also, be sure to include:

  • A public link to your project.
  • A screenshot of your project.
  • A brief description (150-200 words) explaining your project's concept and how it embodies the theme. Make sure to mention the technologies you used and any notable features or challenges you encountered during the development.

Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: Submit your project by September 15.
  • How to Submit:
    • Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: True Nature - Deserts
    • Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.

Judging Criteria

Your submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity: Originality and inventiveness in visualizing highlighting desert environments.
  • Relevance to Theme: How well the project aligns with the concept of deserts.
  • Clarity of Concept: Effectiveness in communicating the idea and purpose of the project.

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