Summery of Reflection Categories and Links to Complete Rules and Entry Forms
Theme: "Together We Can"
Complete rules can be found at the links below or copies of the rules may be picked up at the front office. Please read through official rules before entering to be sure your entry will not be disqualified. The following summery is provided only for convenience. Each student is responsible for following all the official rules of participation.
General Participation Rules can be found Here.
You may also read this article from this site for more general information about Reflections.
Rules Summaries
Literature
Link to Offical Rules. Please read before entering. (PDF)
· May be fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry or drama (not a collection)
· May not exceed 2,000 words
· Submit one original and two copies, Number all pages
· Illustrations may be included but will not be judged
· Paper not to exceed 8 ½ x 11 inches
· Write student’s name on back of each page; submit in manila folder with Official Entry form in a sheet protector attached to the back with masking tape.
Photography
Link to Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF).
· Original black & white, color, or group of images.
· All images included must have been taken by the student. Collages of photos not taken by the student should be entered as Visual Art.
· Not to exceed 11 x 14 inches
· Mount on cardboard mat or poster board, do not frame (must be 2D)
· Protection with shrink wrap or plastic cover is highly recommended
· Official Entry form taped to the back of the photograph in plastic protector and attach to the back of the photograph with masking tape.
Musical Composition
Link to Official Rules. Please Read before entering (PDF).
· Voice, instruments or combination. Lyrics or instrumental
· No longer than 5 minutes
· Entire composition must be the original work of the student.
· Use of notation software is permitted in the printing of the score. Midi or algorithmic composition software is not permitted.
· Student doesn’t have to be the performer.
· Notation required for Middle/Junior level (6th grade), not required for primary level or intermediate level.
· Record the performance on CD (audio recording)– write name, grade, state and year on cardboard or plastic container
· Pack CD in a large envelope with score (if required)
· Secure Entry form in a plastic sheet protector to outside of envelope with tape.
Visual Arts
Link to Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF).
· Paint, drawing, print, collage, photographic collage, etching, punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork.
· Must be flat no more than 3/8 inch thick
· Not to exceed 24 x 30 inches including mat.
· Mount on cardboard mat or poster board, do not frame (must be 2D).
· Protection with shrink wrap or plastic cover is highly recommended
· Official Entry form in sheet protector, taped to the back of artwork
Choreography/Dance
Link to the Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF).
· Must be original choreographed dance (your own moves and combinations)
· Recorded on DVD. .MPG/.MPEG, .MOV/.QT (quick time), .WMV (windows media). Recording should be saved as a file, NOT AS A DVD MOVIE.
· Up to three dancers – the choreographer doesn’t have to be the dancer.
· No longer than 5 minutes
· Write name, grade, state and year on cardboard or plastic container of CD
· Pack CD in large envelope
· Secure Entry form in a sheet protector to outside of envelope with tape
Film/Video
Link to Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF).
· Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, media presentations. No PowerPoint!
· Student must be director, screenwriter and cameraperson
· If using computer, the student must do the work
· No longer than 5 minutes
· Acceptable Formats: .MPG/.MPEG, .MOV/.QT (quick time), .WMV (windows media). Recording should be saved as a file, NOT AS A DVD MOVIE.
· Write name, grade, state and year on cardboard or plastic container of CD
· Pack CD in large envelope
· Secure Entry form in sheet protector to outside of envelope
Theater
Link to Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF).
· Mime, storytelling, monologue, puppeteering or one act
· All script, costumes and sets must be the work of the student.
· Up to three performers may be used, the student does not have to be one of the performers.
· No longer than 5 minutes
· Recorded on DVD. .MPG/.MPEG, .MOV/.QT (quick time), .WMV (windows media). Recording should be saved as a file, NOT AS A DVD MOVIE.
· Write name, grade, state and year on cardboard or plastic container of CD
· Pack CD in large envelope with a copy of the script
· Secure Entry form in sheet protector to outside of envelope
Thee Dimensional Artistic Creations
Link to Official Rules. Please read before entering (PDF)
· Any art having length, breadth and depth
· Sculpture, Jewelry, Visual Arts, Ceramics. (no kits, or precast ceramics)
· No size limit but must be movable.
· Attach copy of completed Entry form in a sheet protector. List materials used, and process.
· Photographs of advancing 3-D art entries will be taken by the PTA for the next level of competition.
