ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS & WRITERS presents

Alliance
for Young THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS 2010
Artists
Writers & Art Categories
ARCHITECTURE
(FORMERLY PLANS/MODELS DESIGN) Plans for building structures or environments. Examples: Building designs, landscape designs,
interior designs, urban planning, etc. Blueprints, floor plans, scale models made from foam core, balsa wood, cardboard, etc. Special
Instructions: Plans may be hand-drawn or computer-generated. Models must be sturdy and able to endure exhibition and shipping.

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

CERAMICS & GLASS

Vessels made from ceramics or glass. Examples: Vases, teapots, bowls, plates, cups, or abstract vessels, made of either clay 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.

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. Examples: Digital collages, computer-generated artwork, etc.
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.

DESIGN
(REVISED CATEGORY) Commercial and applied arts. Design includes artwork that has a clearly defined purpose such as advertising,
communications, or product fabrication. Examples: 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. Examples: Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, scratchboard, marker, etc.
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.

FASHION
(FORMERLY FASHION DESIGN) Articles of clothing or fashion accessories. Fully-realized articles and outfits (samples), sketches and
croques, tech packs, etc. may be submitted. We encourage students to submit traditional (eveningwear, menswear, sportswear, etc.)
and experimental designs. Examples: Jackets, dresses, shirts, gowns, scarves, hats, bags, belts, and shoes, etc.

FILM & ANIMATION

(FORMERLY ANIMATION, VIDEO & FILM) Moving images viewed on a monitor, television or projector. Examples: Hand-drawn, computer
generated, or stop animation. Documentary films, narrative films, commercials, experimental video, etc. 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.

JEWELRY
(FORMERLY JEWELRY DESIGN) Art objects worn for personal adornment, usually made from metal. May also include works made
from plastic, beading, glass, etc. Examples: Bracelets, rings, brooches, earrings, cufflinks, necklaces, etc. in any medium (metal,
semi-precious stones, glass or other). Special Instructions: Precious materials not recommended.

MIXED MEDIA
Art made from more than one medium, usually with a three-dimensional element. Examples: Collage, assemblage, cut paper,
handmade paper, batik, fine art books, etc. 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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Pigment applied to a two-dimensional surface, usually canvas or paper. Examples: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, etc. on
canvas, canvas board, paper or any flat surface. Special Instructions: Identify type of paints used in the materials/description section
of online registration.

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”. Examples: Black and white photographs, color photographs, digital or analog photographs,
photograms, other experimental photography, etc. Special Instructions: Identify type of photographic techniques used in the materi-
als/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.

PRINTMAKING
Art made by the process of printing, usually on paper. Examples: Monotype, collograph, woodcut/linocut, intaglio, lithography, etching,
silkscreen printing, and other methods of printing. 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.

SCULPTURE
Three-dimensional art objects. Examples: Modeled, carved, cast, constructed or assembled of any material including but not limited to
clay, cardboard, metal, acrylic, wood, glass, etc. 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.

VIDEO GAMES
(NEW ART CATEGORY 2010) Video games use technology, storytelling, and visual art to create an interactive computerized game.
Examples: 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. 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. THESE WORKS CAN BE COLLABORATIVE. Register all students in the project. 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.

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

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. 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, contact
212-343-7729 or CAC@artandwriting.org. Special Instructions: 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 (The file size of the JPG must be 1 MB to
10 MB. ) and submission forms to: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (Creativity and Citizenship), 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.

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