ARCHITECTURE
(FORMERLY PLANS/MODELS DESIGN) Plans for building structures or environments.
Special Instructions: Plans may be hand-drawn or computer generated. Models must be sturdy and able to endure exhibition and shipping.
Building designs, landscape designs, interior designs, urban planning, etc. Blueprints, floor plans, scale models made from foam core, balsa wood, cardboard, etc.
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COMIC ART
(FORMERLY GRAPHIC STORY) 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 the work.
Comic books, storyboards for film or television, cartoon strips, etc.
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DIGITAL ART
(FORMERLY COMPUTER 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.
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DESIGN
(REVISED CATEGORY) Commercial and applied arts. Design includes artwork that has a clearly defined purpose such as advertising, communications, or product fabrication.
Web layouts, 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.
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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.
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FILM & ANIMATION
(FORMERLY ANIMATION, VIDEO & FILM) 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. Identify computer software used, if applicable in the materials/description section of online registration. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers strongly encourages use of original or public domain music. See copyright release section of guidelines.
THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register all students in the project.
Hand-drawn, computer generated, or stop animation. Documentary films, narrative films, commercials, experimental video, etc.
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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, fine art books, etc.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
(REVISED CATEGORY) 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.
Black and white photographs, color photographs, digital or analog photographs, photograms, other experimental photography, etc.
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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 matted images.
Modeled, carved, cast, constructed or assembled of any material including but not limited to clay, cardboard, metal, acrylic, wood, glass, etc.
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VIDEO GAMES
(NEW ART CATEGORY 2010) Video games use technology, storytelling, and visual art to create an interactive computerized game.
Special Instructions: Video Games will not be judged by the Regional Affiliates. Instead, they will be judged at the national office. Video Games must be submitted on CD-Rom. Do not send physical artwork. Adaptations of, or sequels to already existing video games are not accepted. Students should provide a 1-page, single-spaced explanation of the materials submitted as well as the overall video game concept. Up to 8 detail images may be submitted for Video Game Concept.
Special Deadline for ALL Video Games regardless of region: All Video Game submissions must be received by Friday, January 29, 2010 and sent directly to:
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (Video Game)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register all students in the project.
Character sketches, storyboards, and other illustrations that present a proposal for a potential video game. Students may film playable video games. Students may submit playable games for PC or Mac.
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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. If submitting Film & Animation as part of the Art Portfolio, include a separate DVD playable on a television/DVD player. Review the Regional Affiliate Information section to determine if your region accepts Art Portfolios as actual artwork, digital files on CD-ROM or both.
Students must present eight works from any category for the Art Portfolio or eight photographs for the Photography Portfolio.
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