DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY is the act f creating mvement. The chregrapher (student submitting entry) may be the perfrmer r ne f the perfrmers, but the chregrapher des nt have t perfrm in the entry. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly Cnsider the fllwing styles and ensembles t prtray yur riginal chregraphy: Ballet, cntemprary, ethnic and flk, hip hp, jazz, and tap. Cnsider use f backgrund sng(s), prps and the lcatin t shw a clear relatin f the dance chregraphy t the theme. An explanatin f the rigin f the dance and/r the significance f the chregraphy might be a useful additin t the artist statement when submitting a dance chregraphy entry that invlves traditinal, cultural r reginal dances. Whether an entry displays frmal dance technique r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Suggestins fr Audi/Visual Quality: Use a tripd t hld the camera still. Make sure there is plenty f lighting, especially if shting indrs. Turn ff all nise-making devices in the rm (air cnditiners, fans, telephnes, etc.). Recrd a shrt test and watch it. If needed, change the recrd vlume r micrphne lcatin. Make sure the backgrund music (if any) is audible n the recrding. Allw fr tw secnds f silence at the beginning and end f yur recrding. Cpyright: Use f cpyrighted material is prhibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Use f backgrund music must be cited n the student entry frm. Submissin Requirements: Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. Vide must nt exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (ne gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file frmats include: AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, FLV and F4V. Cite backgrund music (if any) n the student entry frm. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title f artwrk, arts categry, and divisin. Submit dance vide and student entry frm accrding t yur PTA s instructins. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.
FILM PRODUCTION is the prcess f making a film. The prducer (student submitting the entry) is nt required t appear in the film but if the student chses t, a camera tripd may be used. All screenwriting, directing, camera/filming and editing must be dne by the student prducer. PwerPint presentatins are prhibited. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly Cnsider the fllwing styles t prtray yur riginal wrk f fictin r nnfictin: Animatin: Demnstrates mtin by sequencing still bjects r using cmputer-generated graphics. Narrative: Tells a fictinal stry develped by the student. Dcumentary: Presents facts and infrmatin. Experimental: Explres mvement, light and mntage. Multimedia: Uses a cmbinatin f different cntents (text, audi, still images, animatin, etc.). An explanatin f the stryline and/r the significance f the film style might be a useful additin t the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use f technlgies r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Sftware used t create an entry shuld nly enhance and present the wrk, nt prvide the primary design. Cpyright: Entry may include public places, well-knwn prducts, trademarks r certain ther cpyrighted material as lng as that cpyrighted material is nnessential t the subject matter f the piece and/r is a smaller element f a whle. Use f backgrund music must be cited n the student entry frm. Suggestins fr Audi/Visual Quality: Use a tripd t hld the camera still. Make sure there is plenty f lighting, especially if indrs. Turn ff all nise-making devices in the rm (air cnditiners, fans, telephnes, etc.). Recrd a shrt test and watch it. If needed, change the recrd vlume r micrphne lcatin. Make sure the backgrund music (if any) is audible n the recrding. Allw fr tw secnds f silence at the beginning and end f yur recrding. Submissin Requirements Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. Vide must nt exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (ne gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file frmats include: AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, FLV and F4V. Use f backgrund music must be cited n the student entry frm. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title f artwrk, arts categry and divisin. Submit film and student entry frm accrding t yur PTA s instructins. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.
LITERATURE is the art f writing. The authr (student submitting entry) is a persn wh expresses their wn thughts and ideas thrugh the use f wrds. Authrs submit a single literary wrk, handwritten r typed, using grade-apprpriate grammar, punctuatin and spelling. Cllectins f literary wrk (such as pems and shrt stries) are nt accepted. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly Cnsider the fllwing literary styles t prtray yur riginal wrk f fictin r nnfictin: Prse, petry, drama (screen play and play script), reflective essay, narrative, r shrt stry. An explanatin f the stryline and/r the significance f the literature style might be a useful additin t the artist statement. Whether an entry displays frmal writing technique r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Spken wrd audi recrdings and illustrated entries including bks with pictures drawn by the student authr are acceptable; hwever, nly literary cntent is judged. Acceptable Use f Type, Dictatin and Translatin: Be typed by anther persn as lng as the riginal wrk r a cpy f the riginal wrk is attached. Be dictated t anther persn and printed r typed in exact wrds as spken by the student if the student is in pre-schl, kindergarten r 1st grade. (Transcribers shuld make every attempt t retain the same level f language and accuracy that is reflected in the student s riginal wrk). Students fr whm English is nt their first language may submit literature entries in their wn language. An interpretive translatin in English must accmpany the entry. Translatrs shuld make every attempt t retain the same level f language and accuracy that is reflected in the student s riginal wrk. Cpyright: Use f cpyrighted material is prhibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Submissin Requirements: Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. Entry must nt exceed 2,000 wrds. Hand written and typed entries are accepted n 8.5x11 paper (ne sided nly). Number each page. Include student name, entry title, arts categry and divisin n back f entry. Submit literature, digital back up, and student entry frm accrding t yur PTA s instructins. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.
MUSIC COMPOSITION is the prcess f creating a new piece f music. The cmpser (student submitting entry) is a persn wh expresses their wn thughts and ideas thrugh the use f sund. The student cmpser may submit an entry perfrmed by an individual r grup and/r make use f a sund library generated perfrmance f a cmpsed scre. Student cmpsers are nt required t perfrm their cmpsitin. Middle and high schl grade divisins require music scre/tablature/ntatin, either traditinal r tablature. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly Cnsider the fllwing musical styles and instruments t prtray yur riginal cmpsitin: A cappella, blues, chral, cuntry, electrnic, hip hp, jazz, wrld music, musical, rchestral, pp, R&B, religius, rck, symphnic/cncert band and traditinal. All instruments, sunds, styles and cmbinatins are accepted. Sftware may be used t prduce an audi recrding that des nt include cmmercially pre-prgrammed imprted MIDI r ther surce files. Entries cntaining algrithmic cmpsitin techniques are nt accepted. An explanatin f the rigin f the music and/r the significance f the music style might be a useful additin t the artist statement when submitting a music cmpsitin that invlves traditinal, cultural r reginal instruments. Whether an entry displays frmal cmpsitin technique r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Suggestins fr Audi Quality: D nt place the recrding device n tp f an instrument(s) r speakers. Turn ff all nise-making devices in the rm (air cnditiners, fans, telephnes, etc.). Recrd a shrt test and listen t it. If needed, change the recrd vlume r micrphne lcatin. Allw fr tw secnds f silence at the beginning and end f yur recrding. Ntatin & Scre: (Middle Schl & High Schl Divisins Only) Music scre/tablature/ntatin required fr middle schl and high schl divisins. Accepted file types include PDF and DOC. Ntatin sftware may be used t create a scre. Whether the scre is handwritten r cmputer-generated, apprpriate instrumentatin and vicing are required fr the perfrmance. Cpyright: Use f cpyrighted material is prhibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Submissin Requirements: Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. Audi recrding must nt exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (ne gigabyte) in file size. Accepted audi file frmats include: MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, ACC (M4A) and FLAC. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title f artwrk, arts categry and divisin. Submit entry and student entry frm t yur PTA Reflectins Chair. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.
PHOTOGRAPHY is the prcess f creating an image. The phtgrapher (student submitting entry) is a persn wh captures their wn thughts and ideas with a camera. By fcusing n bjects using varius lenses, filters and light surces, phtgraphers may demnstrate the use f phtgraphic techniques cnventinally r digitally. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly Accepted frms f phtgraphy include: A single pht, panramic, phtmntage (ne seamless print f multiple riginal phts), a multiple expsure, negative sandwich r phtgram. Original black-and-white and clr images are accepted. Nn-accepted frms f phtgraphy include: Entries with added graphics ver the image, including lettering, are nt accepted. Original film (negatives r transparencies) and multidimensinal pieces are nt accepted. Cnsider use f bjects, lighting and the lcatin t shw a clear relatin f the pht t the theme. An explanatin f the phtgraphy prcess/frm might be a useful additin t the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use f technlgies r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Cpyright: Use f cpyrighted material, including cpyrighted cartn characters r ther such material, is nt acceptable in any phtgraphy submissin, with the fllwing exceptin: Phtgraphs may include public places, well-knwn prducts, trademarks r certain ther cpyrighted material as lng as that cpyrighted material is incidental t the subject matter f the piece and/r is a smaller element f a whle. The resulting wrk cannt try t establish an assciatin between the student and the trademark/business/material, r influence the purchase/nn-purchase f the trademarked gd. Submissin Requirements: Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. Print must nt exceed 11x14 inches, including matting. Print must be munted n sturdy material such as cardbard r pster bard. Framed phts are nt accepted. Submit pht, digital back up, and student entry frm accrding t yur PTA s instructins. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.
Student Eligibility. The Natinal PTA Special Artist Divisin is an ptin fr students with disabilities wh receive services under IDEA r Sectin 504 t have the pprtunity and accmmdatins they may need in rder t participate fully in the prgram. The Special Artist Divisin ffers mdified rules and guidelines t ensure that every student has the chance t be part f the Natinal PTA Reflectins prgram. Wh qualifies as a disabled individual under the law? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as a persn wh: (1) Has a physical r mental impairment that substantially limits ne r mre f the majr life activities f that persn; (2) Has a recrd f such an impairment; r (3) Is regarded as having such impairment. Student Entry Prcess: Students wh identify as having a disability have tw ways t enter the Natinal PTA Reflectins Prgram. Optin 1: Enter in Traditinal Grade Divisins: Regardless f age, students with special needs may enter in the grade divisin mst clsely aligned t their functinal abilities. Students may nt receive assistance ther than that which is allwed fr all children. The divisins are as fllws: Primary (preschl grade 2); Intermediate (grades 3-5); Middle Schl (grades 6-8); High Schl (grades 9-12). Students are recgnized and awarded prizes as part f the general student ppulatin withut regard t special needs r challenges. Optin 2: Enter in Special Artist Divisin: Qualifying students entering the Special Artist Divisin create their wn artwrk, but may receive nn-artistic accmmdatin and assistance frm an adult. Parent/legal guardian signature is required. Students are recgnized and awarded prizes as part f the Special Artist Divisin. Special Artist Accmmdatins and Guidelines. Special artists shuld fllw the general rules and guidelines utlined in the arts categry student rules specific t their submissins, mdified nly by accmmdatins fr individuals with disabilities. The accmmdatin, in general, shuld be bth specific and limited t the student s disability. Allwable Accmmdatins: Given the diverse range f physical and mental disabilities that exist, it wuld be impssible t utline specific accmmdatins fr each and every disability, but the fllwing prvides a nn-exhaustive list f allwable accmmdatins: The Special Artist Divisin will nt be divided by age r traditinal schl grade level. Use f adaptive technlgy is allwed. All submissins must be slely created by the special artist. Hwever, a parent, teacher r ther adult may assist the special artist with typing, hlding a camera, etc. Accmmdatins that are Nt Allwed: Individuals prviding assistance t special artists may nt, in any way, invlve themselves in the actual artistic prcess by: Persnally selecting a title fr artwrk. Writing, editing r interpreting a student s artist statement, stry, petry r script. Chregraphing a dance, cmpsing music r writing lyrics. Drawing, painting r persnally creating a visual arts submissin, chsing a camera angle, etc. The Special Artist Divisin f the Natinal PTA Reflectins prgram is ptinal at state and lcal levels. Please check with yur state PTA regarding availability in yur state f residence.
VISUAL ARTS include many art frms that are visual in nature. The artist (student submitting entry) is a persn wh captures their wn thughts and ideas t create a visual piece f art. Accepted frms f visual art include: Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, cllages, phtgraphic cllages (multiple phts cut/pasted), cmputer-generated image, crafts, design, diramas, drawing, fiber wrk, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch wrk, mbiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture and wind chimes. Reprductins r enlargements f ther artwrk are nt accepted. Reflect n the 2015-2016 Theme: Let Yur Imaginatin Fly An explanatin f the art frm might be a useful additin t the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use f frmal technique r a simple apprach, it will be judged primarily n hw well the student uses his r her artistic visin t prtray the theme, riginality and creativity. Cpyright: Use f cpyrighted material, including any cpyrighted cartn characters r likeness theref, is nt acceptable in any visual arts submissin, with the fllwing exceptins: Visual artwrk may include public places, well-knwn prducts, trademarks r certain ther cpyrighted material as lng as that cpyrighted material is incidental t the subject matter f the piece and/r is a smaller element f a whle. The resulting wrk cannt try t establish an assciatin between the student and the trademark/business/material, r influence the purchase/nn-purchase f the trademarked gd. Visual arts cllages may include prtins f existing cpyrighted wrks, such as phtgraphs, magazine clippings, internet images and type cut ut f a newspaper, as lng as thse prtins f cpyrighted wrks are used t create a cmpletely new and different wrk f art. Submissin Requirements: Only new pieces f artwrk inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the riginal wrk f ne student nly. 2D artwrk (e.g. painting) Dimensins must nt exceed 24x30 inches, including matting. Paper entries must be munted n sturdy material and nt exceed 3/8 thick. 3D artwrk (e.g. sculpture) Dimensins must nt exceed 12x12x12 inches. Must include packaging materials and 3 phts f the entry (a cmbinatin f angles) fr judging and ID purpses (entries that require assembling/repairing frm transprting will be disqualified). Framed artwrk and artwrk cntaining lse materials is nt accepted. Matting is accepted. Label back f entry/entry packaging with student name, title f artwrk, arts categry and divisin. Submit artwrk and student entry frm accrding t yur PTA s instructins. State Specific Instructins: All participants must als fllw Official Rules fr Participatin.