You could
win!
TRHS PTSA is
sponsoring the National Reflections Arts Program for the Senior Division (9th-12th
grade) at Timberlane! You will first
compete at the Regional level at your school. You could then move to the State level and then to Nationals! The TRHS PTSA awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners
at the Regional level with cash prizes! All entries will receive a certificate of participation. All participants are invited to attend Timberlane’s
District Ceremony and the State Exhibit in March 2012. Winners at the State level moving to
Nationals could win a trip, an $800 arts education, and more!
Art Areas
Students may submit as many separate
entries of new, original artwork inspired by this year’s theme “Diversity Means” in six
art areas: Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance
Choreography, and Film Production.
Deadline
for Entries
The TRHS PTSA deadline will be Friday, December
2nd, 2011 by 2:30 PM. Entries can NOW be submitted at the front office into the PTSA
Reflections Drop-off box. Start soon so
you don’t miss out, early submissions are recommended!
Judges
Tips
Your artwork will be judged on your Artwork’s
Interpretation of the Theme and Artist Statement (5 points), Artistic
Merit/Creativity and presentation (3 points), and Mastery of the medium (2
points).
Rules
Only new,
original artwork is accepted, adults may not alter the creative integrity of a
student’s work. Plagiarized entries will
be disqualified. Entries will be judged
on artistic merit, creativity and interpretation of this year’s theme, “Diversity Means”. All Entry Forms must include an artist statement,
no longer than 250 words that describe what inspired the work and how it
relates to the theme. Completed Entry
Forms are required for each art submission. You can pick up Entry Forms at the Guidance
Table or go visit the TRHS PTSA page on www.timberlanehs.com
for Entry Forms and Official Rules. Below are some of the Art Area Rules:
Literature
Rules
Go to
www.nhpta1.org
for Presentation and format.
Fiction
or nonfiction prose, poetry, or drama.
No longer than 2,000 words. Handwritten or typed on one side of each page, on any paper not
exceeding 8.5”x11”. Grade-appropriate
grammar, spelling and punctuation. Number and place your name on the back of all pages. Provide one copy without your name for
local judging. Place original and copies
in a manila folder. Place Entry Form
in sheet protector and tape protector to back of folder for easy Entry Form
removal.
Visual Art Rules
Go to www.nhpta1.org for Presentation and format.
Original
print, painting, drawing, collage including photo, metal-etching, punch work,
fiber or computer generated. Flat up to
3/8” thick. No 3-dimensional art
productions. No bigger than 24”x30”
including mat. May be on paper, canvas,
or cardboard mat, NO frames. Cover with
plastic or shrink-wrap. Place Entry
Form in sheet protector and tape protector to the back of artwork for easy
Entry Form removal.
Photography Rules
Go to www.nhpta1.org for Presentation and format.
Use
good photo techniques such as depth of field and exposure; but theme portrayal
is key. Original, flat black &
white or color photo matted on cardboard. May manipulate images digitally or conventionally. Acceptable techniques include montage,
multiple exposures and negative sandwiching. NO graphics over photos are allowed. No bigger than 11”x14” including mat. Photos need to be mounted or matted; but NOT framed. Cover photo with plastic or shrink-wrap. Place
Entry Form in sheet protector and tape protector to the back of photo for easy
Entry Form removal.
Music
Composition Rules
Go to
www.nhpta1.org for Presentation and
format.
Compositions for voice,
instruments or combination are accepted. Traditional, tablature or electronic notation required. Composition not to exceed 5 minutes. Students are not required to perform their
own compositions. Composition and Notation
software is permitted. Recording in
real time. Submit two CD recordings of a
performance. Entries no larger than
11”x14”, band and orchestra scores can be 11”x16”. Place name on back of each page. Provide one copy without name for judging and
place in a large envelope. Do not mat
or bind the score. Place two CD in
plastic or cardboard labeled with: NAME, Senior, NH, 2011-12. Place Entry Form in sheet protector and
tape protector to the back of envelope for easy Entry Form removal.
Film
Production Rules
Go to
www.nhpta1.org for Presentation and
format.
Fiction or non-fiction. May be animation, narrative, documentary,
experimental, or computer generated media presentation. NO Power Point presentations accepted. No longer than 5 minutes, with or without
sound. Student submitting the entry must
be the director, writer & operator. Submit on DVD or CD not as movie; format .mpg, .mov or .wmv. Parental consent of minors must be signed and
attached. Submit two DVDs or CDs in
plastic or cardboard container, label both with: Your NAME, Senior
Division, NH, 2011-12. Place Entry
Form in sheet protector and tape protector to the back of envelope for easy
Entry Form removal.
Dance Choreography Rules
Go to www.nhpta1.org
for Presentation and format.
Choreography
must be the work of one person. Choreographer may or may not appear in video. No longer than 5 minutes. Submit on DVD or CD not as movie; format
.mpg, .mov or wmv. Costumes noted if
original or not work of student. Document music used in video. Parental consent of minors must be signed and attached. Submit 2 DVDs or CDs in plastic or cardboard
container, label both with: Your NAME,
Senior Division, NH, 2011-12. Place
Entry Form in sheet protector and tape protector to the back of artwork for
easy Entry Form removal.
For
questions, comments or looking for volunteer opportunities contact us at www.TRHSReflections@aol.com