ARCHITECTURE
Plans for building structures or environments.
Special Instructions: Plans may be hand-drawn or computer generated.  Models must be sturdy and able to endure shipping and exhibition.

Building designs, landscape designs, interior designs, urban planning, etc. Blueprints, floor plans, scale models made from foam core, balsa wood, cardboard, etc.

 COMIC ART
A pictorial narrative that tells a story through use of sequential frames, with or without text. Images can be rendered through drawing, painting and digital art.
Special Instructions: Do not base characters and plots on already published comic books or published series. Students submitting Comic Art may submit up to 8 images to represent their work.

Comic books, storyboards for film or television, cartoon strips, etc.

 CERAMICS & GLASS
Vessels made from ceramics or glass.
Special Instructions: Unfired ceramics and oil-based clay works should not be submitted. Ceramic or glass sculptures, such as busts, figures or abstract forms should be submitted in the Sculpture category.

Vases, teapots, bowls, plates, cups, or abstract vessels, made of either clay or glass.

 DIGITAL ART
Artwork created using technology and computer software or works captured by a digital camera and heavily collaged or manipulated to produce digital multimedia work.
Special Instructions: Identify computer software used in the materials/description section of online registration. In general, digital artwork that contains text, especially for commercial purposes, should be entered in the Design category. Digital Photography that is lightly manipulated should be entered in the Photography category.

Digital collages, computer generated artwork, etc.

 DESIGN
Commercial and applied arts. Design includes artwork that has a clearly defined purpose such as advertising, communications or product fabrication.

Magazine layouts, advertising, posters, book covers, greeting cards, fonts, letterhead, business cards, calendars, signage, baskets, textiles, plans, models, or proposals for products such as electronic devices, transportation (cars, bicycles, skateboards, etc.) furniture, children’s toys, or other new, innovative products, etc.

 DRAWING
Art drawn on a two-dimensional surface, usually paper.

Special Instructions: Drawings copied from published photographs should not be submitted and may be disqualified. Drawings must be fixed with a suitable fixative and mounted on rigid board when submitting and for exhibition.

Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, scratchboard, marker, etc.

 FASHION
Articles of clothing or fashion accessories. Fully-realized articles and outfits (samples), sketches and croquis, tech packs, etc. may be submitted. We encourage students to submit traditional (eveningwear, menswear, sportswear, etc.) and experimental designs.

Jackets, dresses, shirts, gowns, scarves, hats, bags, belts, shoes, etc.

 FILM & ANIMATION
Moving images viewed on a monitor, television or projector.
Special Instructions: Works must be submitted on DVDs which must be playable on a television DVD player. ONLY ONE SUBMISSION PER DISK. If your region is participating in submission upload, then do not create a DVD. During registration, identify equipment and software used in the materials/description section of registration. Students cannot use copyrighted music in their work without the permission of the original artist. Students who obtain copyrights to music must obtain documentation from the artist and send it with their submission. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers strongly encourages use of original or public domain music. See copyright release section of guidelines.  In addition to the registration form, please complete and include a photo consent form with each submission.
THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register up to five students in the project.

Hand-drawn, computer-generated, or stop-motion animation. Documentary films, narrative films, commercials, experimental video, etc.

MIXED MEDIA
Art made from more than one medium, usually with a three-dimensional element.
Special Instructions: Combinations of painting and drawing applied only to one surface should be submitted to either the Painting or Drawing categories. Mixed media assemblages meant to be viewed in the round should be submitted in the Sculpture category.

Collage, assemblage, cut paper, handmade paper, batik, fiber-based art, fine art books, etc.

 

PAINTING
Pigment applied to a two-dimensional surface, usually canvas or paper.

Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, etc. on canvas, canvas board, paper or any flat surface.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY
Images captured by either an analog or digital camera and viewed as a print. Digital photographs must be printable at minimum 300 dpi at 5" x 7."
Special Instructions: Identify type of photographic techniques used in the materials/description section of online registration. Prints must be mounted on rigid board when submitting for exhibition. A consent form is required for all recognizable persons pictured in photographs. Works that are collaged or heavily edited with computer software must be submitted in the Digital Art category.  In addition to the registration form, please complete and include a photo consent form with each submission.

Black and white photographs, color photographs, digital or analog photographs, photograms, other experimental photography, etc.

 

PRINTMAKING
Art made by the process of printing, usually on paper.

Special Instructions: Prints must be mounted on rigid board when submitted and for exhibition. Identify the printmaking technique used in the materials/description section of online registration.

Monotype, collograph, woodcut/linocut, intaglio, lithography, etching, silkscreen printing, and other methods of printing

 

SCULPTURE
Three-dimensional art objects.
Special Instructions: Attach submission forms to the base or “price tag” style to the work.
Installation art may be submitted in the Sculpture category. Submit large scale sculpture or installation art as images.

Modeled, carved, cast, constructed, or assembled from any material including but not limited to clay, cardboard, metal, acrylic, wood, glass, etc.

 

VIDEO GAMES (REVISED CATEGORY)
An interactive experience that makes use of game play and digital media (e.g., visual art, sound design, digital storytelling, etc.).

Special Instructions: Video Games are submitted either by uploading to the Alliance Online Registration System or saved on CD-ROM and mailed to the Alliance. Through a partnership with E-Line Media, students may create playable games through free Scholastic Awards Edition of Gamestar Mechanic (http://gamestarmechanic.com/scholasticawards) and submit games directly through the Gamestar Mechanic website.

WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register up to five students in the project. 

DEADLINE FOR ALL VIDEO GAMES:
All Video Game submissions must be received by January 28, 2011. 

If submitting game on CD-Rom, send to:
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (Video Game)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Types of Video Game Submissions
Video Game submissions may include the following:
1) Video Game Concept Documents: Concept documents that provide a clear description for the core game play, visual style and (if appropriate to the game) characters and storyline. Submissions can be hand-drawn and/or computer generated but must include a 250-500 word overview of the core game play.

OR

2) Playable Games: Students may create playable games using the following recommended programs: Scratch, Flash, Gamestar Mechanic and Game Maker. Students may submit work in another platform where the final game can be played by the judges on a browser or a personal computer without the purchase of any proprietary software or having to register for a private community.
Gamestar Mechanic Games: Through a partnership with E-Line Media, students may create playable games through the free Scholastic Awards Edition of Gamestar Mechanic (http://gamestarmechanic.com/scholasticawards) and submit games directly through the Gamestar Mechanic website.

Students using Gamestar Mechanic to create a video game should register both on:
The Awards registration site:  http://artandwriting.org/registration
and
Gamestar Mechanic registration site:  http://gamestarmechanic.com/scholasticawards

Students must use the same email for both registration sites.

PORTFOLIO CATEGORIES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

A body of the student’s best eight artworks that demonstrates a high level in originality, technical skill and personal vision.

ART PORTFOLIO:
Artwork from any category.

PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO: Photography only.
See additional information under “How do I prepare a senior portfolio?” section. Seniors may resubmit works that may or may not have won in previous Scholastic Awards as part of their Art or Photography Portfolio. Seniors can only submit ONE of each type of Portfolio. Review the Regional Affiliate Information section to determine how your region accepts Portfolios.

Students must present eight works from any category for the Art Portfolio or eight photographs for the Photography Portfolio.