| | 2010 PTO "Night at the Museum"Download packet Visual Arts Theme: "A patriot is..." Students must adhere to these rules in order to participate and be judged.
Description:
A visual arts entry must be an original print, drawing, or painting done solely by the student. It must relate to the theme. Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than the technique. Entries may be turned in on Thursday, February 18th by 2:00 pm. Entries will not be taken early as it is difficult to store them. Additionally, entries may not be turned in after 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 18th.
Originality:
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. Use of copyrighted material is also prohibited. This includes the use of copyrighted cartoon characters or other such material. (i.e. Disney, SpongeBob etc.) Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Judging:
All entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity and interpretation of theme. Due to the diversity of artistic media, the interpretation of the theme is weighted very heavily in Judging. This category will also be a part of the Principal’s Choice Award.
Presentation:
All art must be flat and may not be more that 3/8 inch thick. This includes all two-dimensional materials and images, including small, flat items (such as string, fabric, and google eyes) that have maximum surface contact with the face of the image. Nothing three-dimensional (noodles, beans, beads, boxes, etc.) may extend off the surface of a work. No art may exceed 11 inches by 14 inches, including the mat. Entries may be submitted on paper, canvas board, or cardboard. Mount all paper or canvas entries on sturdy cardboard mats, but NOT in wooden, metal, plastic, or glass frames. Protecting the work with shrink-wrap or a transparent plastic cover is optional. Lamination is discouraged because it can permanently damage the surface of the artwork. It is highly encouraged for you to provide an easel to display your work.
Works not accepted: Sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and other three-dimensional artwork; reproductions or enlargements of other artwork; art work done by the student over 3 months ago.
Literature Theme: "A patriot can..." Students must adhere to these rules in order to participate and be judged.
Description:
A literature entry may be a work of fiction or nonfiction. Prose and poetry are both acceptable. The entry must relate to the current theme.
Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important that technique.
Originality:
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because this program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s own creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students in not allowed. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. (For example Dr. Seuss, Disney, etc) Literature entrants are not to borrow form copyrighted material.
Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Judging:
All entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of theme. Due to the diversity of artistic media, the interpretation of the theme is weighted very heavily in Judging.
Presentation:
• Entries must not exceed 2,000 words
• The original handwritten copy should be submitted.
• Entries may submit a typed copy with the handwritten copy.
• Number all pages
• Place a final word count at the bottom of the last page. (Judges will count all winning entries)
• Illustrated entries, including “books,” with pictures drawn by the student are acceptable; however, only literary content will be judged.
• Entries must reflect grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Format:
• Submit entries on any kind of paper, not to exceed 8 ½ by 11 inches in size.
• Submit the original handwritten copy with any optional typed copy.
• Do not mount the entry.
• Print on one side of the paper only
Assistance:
• Students may have their entries typed by another person as long as the original work or a copy of the student’s work is attached.
• Students who are physically challenged or students in kindergarten or 1st grade may dictate to another person who may type or write down the original work.
• Transcribers should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student’s original work. (Do not replace words for them).
3 Dimensional Art Theme: "A patriot is..." Students must adhere to these rules in order to participate and be judged.
Description:
A 3-D arts entry must be an original work of art done solely by the student. It can be made out of any material (clay, pipe cleaners, beads, etc) It must relate to the theme.
Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than the technique.
Originality:
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. Use of copyrighted material is also prohibited. This includes the use of copyrighted cartoon characters or other such material. (i.e. Disney, SpongeBob etc)
Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Judging:
All entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of theme. Due to the diversity of artistic media, the interpretation of the theme is weighted very heavily in Judging.
Presentation:
• All art must be self contained.
• All art must be securely fastened to a base. (No loose pieces)
• Sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry are considered to be 3-D Art
• Attach the student’s name to the bottom of artwork.
• Student may not use pre-made molds or kits.
Works not accepted:
Reproductions or enlargements of other artwork
Art work done by the student over 3 months ago. Photography Theme: "A patriot is..." Students must adhere to these rules in order to participate and be judged.
Description:
A photography entry must be an original black and white or color image produced by a photographic process. The entry must relate to the current theme.
Images should demonstrate the student’s proper use of photographic techniques such as depth of field and exposure. The images may be created using various lenses, filters, and light sources. Photographs with added graphics over the image, including lettering, are not acceptable (no scrapbook pages).
Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than the technique.
Originality:
Each entry Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. Use of copyrighted material is also prohibited. This includes the use of copyrighted cartoon characters or other such material. (i.e. Disney, SpongeBob etc)
Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Judging:
All entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of theme. Due to the diversity of artistic media, the interpretation of the theme is weighted very heavily in Judging.
Presentation:
• A single print may be submitted. No collages please.
• A single print may not exceed 8 inches by 10 inches (11 inches by 14 inches with a mat)
• Print all entries on paper.
• Protecting the work with shrink wrap or a transparent plastic cover is optional.
• Do NOT frame the photograph. Art must be displayed on an easel. | |
