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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.
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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.
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Comic books, storyboards for film or television, cartoon strips, etc.
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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.
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Vases, teapots, bowls, plates, cups, or abstract vessels, made of either clay or glass. |
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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.
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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. |
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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FASHION
(FORMERLY FASHION DESIGN) 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, and shoes, 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. In addition to the registration form, please complete and include this photo consent form with each submission.
THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register all students in the project.
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Hand-drawn, computer generated, or stop animation. Documentary films, narrative films, commercials, experimental video, etc. |
JEWELRY
(FORMERLY JEWELRY DESIGN) Art objects worn for personal adornment, usually made from metal. May also include works made from plastic, beading, glass, etc.
Special Instructions: Precious materials not recommended. |
Bracelets, rings, brooches, earrings, cufflinks, necklaces, etc. in any medium (metal, semi-precious stones, glass or other) |
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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.
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Collage, assemblage, cut paper, handmade paper, batik, fine art books, etc. |
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PAINTING
Pigment applied to a two-dimensional surface, usually canvas or paper. Special Instructions: Identify type of paints used in the materials/description section of online registration.
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Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, etc. on canvas, canvas board, paper or any flat surface.
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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. In addition to the registration form, please complete and include this photo consent form with each submission.
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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
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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.
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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 CATEGORY 2010)
An interactive experience that makes use of game play and digital media (e.g., visual art, sound design, digital storytelling, etc.).
Submissions may be playable games or concept documents that include up to 8 detail images and a 1-page single-spaced description of the game play. Do NOT send actual artwork. Send JPG files of artwork on CD-ROM. CD-ROM submissions will not be returned. Video Game will not be judged by the Regional Affiliates. Instead, they will be judged at the national office. THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register all students in the project.
Special Deadline for ALL Video Games
All Video Game submissions must be POSTMARKED by February 12, 2010 and submitted directly to
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (Video Game)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
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Types of Video Game Submissions
Video Game submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Video Game Concept Documents
Concept documents (hand-drawn or computer-generated character sketches, environments and backgrounds, storyboards, etc.)
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2) Playable Video Game
Students may create playable video games through the Scholastic Awards Edition of "Gamestar Mechanic" (http://scholasticawards.gamestarmechanic.com) or through other game-making tools so long as a playable version can be submitted via CD-ROM or through reference link to a game website. Students may submit video of the play experience of video games they have created.
Students using Gamestar Mechanic to create a video game should register both on:
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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.
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Students must present eight works from any category for the Art Portfolio or eight photographs for the Photography Portfolio.
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Creativity and Citizenship: Freedom of Expression
In collaboration with the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is pleased to present the Creativity and Citizenship: Freedom of Expression category for both art and writing. Works from any genre can be submitted both to Regional Affiliates in the individual and portfolio categories and to the national office to be considered for the Creativity and Citizenship Award.
Students entering this category must respond to the following prompt.
The Constitution extends freedom of expression as a fundamental right to all U.S. citizens, but it is also a responsibility. It is up to all of us to make our voices heard in support of causes in which we believe. Our democracy thrives when citizens effectively express their opinions. As a creative citizen, using your artwork or writing, express what you believe will create a better future for the United States of America. Works will be evaluated on their originality, technical skill, and personal vision or voice.
Send your submission both to the Regional Affiliate (using the local guidelines for art categories) AND send a JPG digital image of the artwork burned on CD-ROM with submission forms to:
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
(Creativity and Citizenship)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
The file size of the JPG must be 1 MB to 10 MB. There is no submission fee for this category. The deadline is a postmark deadline of January 8, 2010. For information regarding submission in this category, call 212-343-7729 or CAC@artandwriting.org.
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