Update on 3D art and Dance

We just received confirmation from Sixth District/California PTA that we will accept 3D Visual Art entries as the National PTA started to do so this year.  Please refer to the rules for the 3D entries:

• must be able to move for display purposes

• must include packaging materials and 3 photos of the entry in different angles for judging, ID and exhibition purposes

For Dance, Film and Music entries, please include 2 CDs or flash drives.

FAQ for PTA Reflection

Q: Where and when do we turn in the entry form?
A:  Drop off your entry on Friday Oct 16th 2015 8:30 AM to 10:00AM. Location is to be announced, but most likely will be front office.

Q: Do you turn in the entry form with your entry or before you turn in the entry?
A:  You turn in your submission along with your entry form and consent form. Check front page for this website for form download.

Q: I want to do a musical composition and I was wondering if it could be a visual/video or does it have be a audio/recording of the song.
A: Check here for more formation. If it doesn't answer your questions, please let me know and I will find a more specific answer for you.

Q: Do I have to do the notation for the song AND the recorded version, or is the recorded version alone (w/o notation/score) enough?
A: See answer above.

Q: What do you mean by "submit 2 CDs saved as a .mp3 file, not CD/DVD movie"? Why two CD's?
A: That means your music will be in mp3 format, not movie format. The reason of requiring two CDs could be for backup purpose.

Q: Is this a competition?
A:  Yes.

CMS PTA Reflections Information

2015 - 2016 Theme: 

     Let Your Imagination Fly

Drop-Off Entries: 
Friday Oct 16th 2015 
8:30 AM to 10:00AM  
(location: TBD)

Entries must be the original work of one student only. Title and Artist Statement required. Enter as many times as you want to/ Enter in as many art categories as you would like. No copyrighted material can be used. Refer to the General Rules set by the CAPTA Reflections Committee.

All students must follow the rules below and bring the completed  Entry Form  (Note: Local PTA Information on the entry form the will be filled in by office) and Consent Forms with their submissions.  For more information visit the CAPTA Reflections website

Cupertino Middle School Participation Divisions

• Middle School: Grade 6 - 8
  
  

Abridge Guideline:

Photography

• Entry must be an original black-and-white or color image, or a
• The student must be the one to take the photograph
• Must not exceed 11X14 including the mounting or matting
• Must be mounted or matted on cardboard mat, poster board, group of images, produced by a photographic process or other sturdy material.

For detailed rules, refer the CAPTA Photography Rules.
 

Dance Choreography

• A dance choreography entry must be an original
• Must not exceed 5 minutes and recorded on a DVD ONLY;
• The choreographer may be the performer, one of the
• Costumes are not necessary, however if used, choreographer must also create the costumes. 

For detailed rules, refer to the CAPTA Dance Choreography Rules.
 

Film Production

• A film production entry must be an original work of the fiction, non-fiction; with or without sound
• Can be animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or a media presentation
• No PowerPoint presentations
• Student must be the director, screenwriter, and cameraperson storyboarding and editing must also be done by the student
• Must not exceed 5 minutes and recorded on DVD ONLY; submit 2 DVDs saved as a file, not as a DVD movie.

For detailed rules, refer to the CAPTA Film Production Rules.

Literature

• A literature entry may be works of fiction or non-fiction, prose, poetry and drama
• Entries must not exceed 2,000 words
• Can be handwritten or typed (one sided only)
• Must be on 8 1⁄2 x 11 paper
• DO NOT mount or mat
• Students for whom English is not their first language may submit literature entries in their own language. An interpretive translation in English must accompany the entry
• Must submit 1 original and 2 copies 

For detailed rules, refer to the CAPTA Literature Rules.

 Music Composition

• A Musical Composition entry may be voice, instrument, or a combination of voice and instruments
• Must not exceed 5 minutes and recorded on CD ONLY; submist 2 CDs saved as a .mp3 file, not CD/DVD movie
• Middle and High School Entries: notation, including traditional tablature or electronic is required
• SCORE size shall not exceed 8 1⁄2 X 11 paper  

For detailed rules, refer to the CAPTA Music Composition Rules.

Visual Arts

• A Visual Arts entry must be an original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work, or computer generated
• No 3-Dimensional art work
• Laminating is discouraged
• MUST BE MOUNTED OR MATTED and not to exceed 3/8 inch in thickness
• Must not exceed 24 X 30 including the mounting or matting.

For detailed rules, refer to the CAPTA Visual Arts Rules. 

Special Artist Division

• This is a non-graded division limited to students whose physical, cognitive or mental health challenges meet the guidelines in American Disabilities Act.