RULE BOOK
FINE ARTS SHOWCASE RULE BOOK WHAT IS THE FINE ARTS SHOWCASE? It is an opportunity for the SDCC community to compete in fine arts and demonstrate the giftings God has given them. Winners will receive prizes that are appropriate to the medium in which they competed. REGISTRATION FORM In order to compete, you must fill out the FAS Registration Form. For additional copies or to turn it in, stop by Student Central (2nd Floor of Founders). EVALUATION PROCESS Judges have been chosen for their expertise. They will be judging the various art pieces at the event and winners will be announced at the conclusion of the evening. Prizes will be handed out at the announcement. DRESS CODE Students should dress professionally and appropriately, according to SDCC standards. Note, the evening will be semi-formal. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED Students will need to provide all backing, props, and instruments, but stands, sound, and stage will be available. If you have a specific need, please email kmendoza@sdcc.edu. TIME LIMITS If you are signing up for a performance, you will be given a time limit according to piece. You will be disqualified if you go over time. Be sure to practice often to keep it within the time limit. (Exact time limits are listed with the rules for the genre.)
CATEGORY RULES Not following the rules listed below will disqualify you from the competition, and it is possible you may not be able to display or perform at the Showcase. All selections, performances, artwork, and attire must be appropriate to SDC standards. Any selection, performance, artwork or attire that does not adhere to these standards will result in an instant disqualification. If you have questions regarding approval, please contact Kimberlee Mendoza, (619) 201-8692 and kmendoza@sdcc.edu. ART 1. All entries must be the original work of the student. 2. All Art entries must be mounted and include a typed card on the back that includes: Name, category, explanation of the medium used, and the title or theme. 3. Any assembly should be set up by the student. 4. Mounting should be no smaller than 4x6 and no larger than 32x32. 5. Framing other than matte board is not allowed. 6. T-shirt design does not need to be printed on t-shirt. It can be a photo mounted. 7. Sculpture does not need to be mounted, but it must stand on its own. SHORT FILM 1. Short films should be uploaded to YouTube and links should be sent to kmendoza@sdcc.edu no later than April 2, 2018. Late entries will not be accepted for the competition and they may or may not be shown at the Showcase. 2. The film should be less than 5 minutes (including credits). 3. The film should be the original work of SDCC student(s). Though they may use outside help, the original story and the majority of the directing/editing should be done by the student(s). Students are responsible for all copyright laws. 4. Film should be appropriate for a general audience.
SPOKEN WORD 1. Spoken Word entries should be the original work of the student. 2. The time limit is 3 minutes. Time begins the minute the student speaks. 3. The entire presentation should be memorized. 4. Any media, such as music, must be given to the sound person before the event. 5. Costumes and small props are allowed. DANCE 1. Dance routines may or may not include music with lyrics, but if they include lyrics, they must be appropriate for a mixed Christian audience. 2. The time limit is 5 minutes. 3. Modest attire must be worn. Not appropriate attire would be low-cut tops, backless shirts, short shorts, see-through shirt or skirts without tank tops or leggings, and crop tops. 4. Inappropriate gestures that are sexual in nature or suggestive in any way will be an instant disqualification. 5. Dancers can choose to wear or not wear shoes. 6. Splicing of songs is permitted, but student is responsible for all copyright laws. 7. Large troupes will be subject to the space provided on the stage and should plan accordingly. DRAMA 1. Drama presentations may include 1-6 students, and are subject to the space provided on the stage and should plan accordingly. 2. The time limit is 5 minutes. 3. Drama entries do not need to be original works of the student(s). 4. The entire presentation must be memorized. 5. No music or recorded sound effects are allowed. 6. Costumes and small hand-held props are allowed. 7. All aspects of the performance must take place on the stage.
INSTRUMENTAL 1. Instrumentals may include 1-8 students, but must fit in the confines of the stage. 2. Instruments will not be set up ahead of time, so they must be able to be moved on and off quickly (90-second set up, 90-second tear down). 3. There is a time limit of 5 minutes for the performance. 4. If you need music, you may or may not have access to music stands. Please make arrangements. 5. Any special sound settings must be discussed with the sound person prior to the event. 6. Sound tracks must be given to the sound person prior to the event. 7. The use of pre-programmed or pre-recorded loops/software is not allowed. Any looping must be manual and live hands-on control. 8. You may have a non-student accompanist. 9. A keyboard will likely be provided. Please confirm this prior to the event. 10. Percussion unconventional is also allowed, but must be set up and torn down quickly. CHRISTIAN BAND/WORSHIP BAND 1. Entries can be 2-8 students, but must fit in the confines of the stage. Instruments will not be set up ahead of time, so they must be able to be moved on and off quickly (2-minutes set up, 2-minute tear down). 2. The time limit is 5 minutes. 3. No adult or non-students are allowed. 4. Original songs are not required, but encouraged. 5. All music must be memorized. 6. Any offensive or inappropriate language or actions will be an instant disqualification. 7. Please touch base with the sound person regarding any needs, prior to the event.
RAP 1. Rap can be done with 1-5 students. 2. Music, lyrics, and any dancing should be appropriate for the audience and college standards. 3. Music and lyrics should be original. 4. The time limit is 5 minutes. 5. Entries need to be memorized. VOCAL 1. Vocal entries can be 1-4 students. 2. The time limit is 5 minutes. 3. Students should touch-base with the sound person before the event begins. 4. Music must be memorized. 5. Sound tracks can only include background vocals. WRITING 1. Entries should be the original work of the student. 2. They must be written in a Word document, 12-point font, TimesNewRoman, double-space, 1 margin. It should include a separate cover sheet that has the student s name, genre, and title. 3. Please send entries to kmendoza@sdcc.edu no later than April 2. No late entries will be accepted. 4. Book chapters should be 1,500-1,800 words, and a summary should be included about the context of the entire book. 5. First person essays or short stories should be no longer than 1,200 words. 6. Flash fiction must be exactly 500 words no more, no less. 7. Poetry should be a maximum of 30 lines.
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