Montgomery College - ACT-SO 2008

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CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

DRAWING
The art of reflecting forms and figures on surface by means of lines.

FILMMAKING/VIDEO
The art and process of making motion pictures.

PAINTING
The art of laying on paints with a brush or a knife.

PHOTOGRAPHY
The process, art and technique of taking images recorded by camera and reproducing them on a photosensitive surface.

SCUPLTURE
The art of making three-dimensional figures or designs.

Note: The humanities contestants will be required to meet judges for personal interviews.

DRAWING

Requirements:

1. Only one (1) project can be submitted.

2. Easels will be provided by the national office.

3. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project. (Mounting and Matting are strongly recommended).

4. The submission should be no larger that 36 inches x 48 inches, but not necessarily framed.

5. The oral presentation must not exceed three (3) minutes.

6. There contestant must be available answer questions from the judges.

Drawing Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
• Composition
• Line/Form
• Presentation
• Technique/Craftmanship
• Theme

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FILMMAKING/VIDEO

Requirements:

1. Only one (1) film is to be entered

2. The running time of the film must not exceed five (5) minutes.

3. Only 8mm film must be used.

4. An 8mm projector will be provided.

5. A storyboard or project theme must be associated with the film.

1. Only one (1) video tape is to be entered

2. The running time of the video tape must not exceed five (5) minutes.

3. One half inch (½) VHS color or black and white video tape must be used.

4. A video tape playback unit will be provided.

5. A storyboard or project theme must be associated with the film.

All Film and Video Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
I. Technical
a. Use of Camera
b. Use of Lighting
c. Use of Audio

II. Editing
a. Use of Effects and Graphics
b. Juxtaposition of Scenes
c. Audio Effects

III. Artistic
a. Ability of Talent
b. Scripting or Teleplay
c. Lighting Effects
d. Blending of Technical Effects with the Artistic

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PAINTING

Requirements:

1. Only one (1) project can be entered.

2. Easels will be provided by the national office.

3. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques use in developing the project.

4. The contestant must be available to answer questions from the judges.

Painting Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
• Color
• Composition
• Craft
• Line/Form
• Theme

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Requirements:

1. No more than six (6) photographs can be submitted or one (1) collage of work.

2. The photographs must be uniformly mounted using the same color boards.

3. The photographs and/or mounting boards must be no larger than 20x16 inches. Only smooth white, black, or gray color boards can be used.

4. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project.

5. Display tables will be provided by the national office.

Photography Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
• Choice of film (e.g. black and white or color slide or color negative)
• Cleanness
• Composition
• Effective use of light
• Mounting of photographs

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SCULPTURE

Requirements:

1. Only one (1) project can be entered.

2. Easels and display tables will be provided by the national office.

3. Each contestant is required to make an oral presentation explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project.

5. Oral presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes.

Schulpture Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:
• Concept
• Composition
• Craftsmanship
• How well the medium was applied
• 3-Dimentional form

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	ACT - SO at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Application Deadline: February 26, 2009






[ Competition Location ] [ ACT-SO 2007 Winners ] [ Sciences ] [ Humanities ] [ Performing Arts ] [ Visual Arts ] [ Business ] CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS DRAWING The art of reflecting forms and figures on surface by means of lines. FILMMAKING/VIDEO The art and process of making motion pictures. PAINTING The art of laying on paints with a brush or a knife. PHOTOGRAPHY The process, art and technique of taking images recorded by camera and reproducing them on a photosensitive surface. SCUPLTURE The art of making three-dimensional figures or designs. Note: The humanities contestants will be required to meet judges for personal interviews. DRAWING Requirements: 1. Only one (1) project can be submitted. 2. Easels will be provided by the national office. 3. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project. (Mounting and Matting are strongly recommended). 4. The submission should be no larger that 36 inches x 48 inches, but not necessarily framed. 5. The oral presentation must not exceed three (3) minutes. 6. There contestant must be available answer questions from the judges. *Drawing Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:* • Composition • Line/Form • Presentation • Technique/Craftmanship • Theme <-- Back to top. FILMMAKING/VIDEO Requirements: 1. Only one (1) film is to be entered 2. The running time of the film must not exceed five (5) minutes. 3. Only 8mm film must be used. 4. An 8mm projector will be provided. 5. A storyboard or project theme must be associated with the film. 1. Only one (1) video tape is to be entered 2. The running time of the video tape must not exceed five (5) minutes. 3. One half inch (½) VHS color or black and white video tape must be used. 4. A video tape playback unit will be provided. 5. A storyboard or project theme must be associated with the film. *All Film and Video Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:* I. Technical a. Use of Camera b. Use of Lighting c. Use of Audio II. Editing a. Use of Effects and Graphics b. Juxtaposition of Scenes c. Audio Effects III. Artistic a. Ability of Talent b. Scripting or Teleplay c. Lighting Effects d. Blending of Technical Effects with the Artistic <-- Back to top. PAINTING Requirements: 1. Only one (1) project can be entered. 2. Easels will be provided by the national office. 3. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques use in developing the project. 4. The contestant must be available to answer questions from the judges. *Painting Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:* • Color • Composition • Craft • Line/Form • Theme <-- Back to top PHOTOGRAPHY Requirements: 1. No more than six (6) photographs can be submitted or one (1) collage of work. 2. The photographs must be uniformly mounted using the same color boards. 3. The photographs and/or mounting boards must be no larger than 20x16 inches. Only smooth white, black, or gray color boards can be used. 4. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project. 5. Display tables will be provided by the national office. *Photography Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:* • Choice of film (e.g. black and white or color slide or color negative) • Cleanness • Composition • Effective use of light • Mounting of photographs <-- Back to top. SCULPTURE Requirements: 1. Only one (1) project can be entered. 2. Easels and display tables will be provided by the national office. 3. Each contestant is required to make an oral presentation explaining the methods or techniques used in developing the project. 5. Oral presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes. *Schulpture Projects will be Judged By The Following Criteria:* • Concept • Composition • Craftsmanship • How well the medium was applied • 3-Dimentional form <-- Back to top. [ ACT-SO Main Page ] [ Verification Form ] [ Competition Application Form ] [ The Act-SO Team ] [ Our Rules and Regulations ]