Story-Arts Rules and Judging Guidelines

Story-Arts Rules & Judging Guidelines

Download the Story Art Rules and Guidelines for 2012 (PDF)

1.0 What is Story-Arts?

1.1 Create 6 images that together tell a story. Students can create their images by hand or digitally.

2.0 How to create a Story-Art item – 3 simple steps

2.1 STEP 1 - Students are given six sheets of paper and must create a story using six different images and no words. TIP: Get students to write a story in 6 sentences and then turn each sentence into a picture. STEP 2 - Scan the images onto your computer. STEP 3 - Upload the images, in order, to your Wakakirri online profile.

3.0 What stories can you tell?

3.1   Schools can tell any story they wish. That story could be an adaptation or interpretation of an existing story (such as a picture book, movie or novel), or it could be a completely original story. The important thing is there is a clear narrative to your story rather than just a theme with loosely linked scenes. You can find more information about story structure in the Resources section of the website.
3.2   Wakakirri requires schools to gain permission and take special consideration when interpreting Indigenous stories or portraying Indigenous individuals or images
3.3   Each year Wakakirri has a different signature item. Schools are encouraged to incorporate this item into their Wakakirri entry in a creative way. PLEASE NOTE: this is not compulsory and you will not be judged down if you do not incorporate the signature item, having said that, it is always fun for the audience to spot it! There is an award for the most creative use. The 2012 signature item is TWELVE.

4.0 Why are stories important?

4.1 Stories are a great way for students to learn about themselves and others. Stories have wide reach and they can convey important messages. Most importantly a good story stays with you for life.

5.0 Who will see our story?

5.1 Wakakirri helps schools share their story nationally. Every school has the opportunity to exhibit their story on the Wakakirri website, where it can be viewed by the thousands of participating students across the country.

6.0 Important Story-Arts Dates

6.1 Register your interest ASAP to receive updates and entry information
6.2 Works, Confirmation form and Judges Forms are due by Friday 3rd August 2012.

7.0 General Rules

7.1   Four entries per school only. Many schools run Wakakirri Story-Arts competitions within the school and then send us the 4 entries that are voted the best.
7.2   Entries must tell a story using images and no words. All students must use 6 images ONLY to tell their story.
7.3   For optimum image size, use the Wakakirri template (see Appendix D) or draw up a box that is 25cm x 19cm
7.4   Students can use any visual arts form (such as painting, drawing) to create the images EXCEPT for photography. NOTE: You can also digitally create or modify your artwork with computer software.
7.5   Works must depict original stories or original interpretations of stories
7.6   Images/ drawings must be original. You cannot trace things, or take images from the web to create your item.
7.7   Students can work in groups on a work. If in a group the entry will be judged in the age category of the oldest participating student.
7.8   Participating students must complete Publicity Consent Forms that are then retained at the school.
7.9   You must upload your images for them to be adjudicated. We must also receive your Confirmation Entry (by fax, email or post) by the due date.

Judging Overview

A panel of judges will be selected to assess the Story-Arts entries according to the judging criteria. There will be two aged categories: 9 and under, and 10+. Wakakirri Judges are sourced from the public and private education sectors as well as the arts industries reflecting a balance in skills and areas of expertise.

Story-Arts works will be judged after entries close and National Winners will be selected and announced in November. Depending on the number of entries, there may also be state winners announced. A list of short listed schools will be announced in September.
* Every entry will receive a Recognition/Assessment Award
* Each student will receive a Participation Award
* Winners and selected entries may also be published in other Wakakirri materials to be shared with other schools and students