VASE
Visual Art Scholastic Event
A UIL-based Art Contest
Who
• Art Students
• Must be passing all classes to be eligible
• Students must be enrolled at AHS for at least
30 days prior to the event
• Judged by Division:
– Division 1 (ART 1), Division 2 (2nd Level Art Class),
Division 3 (3rd year of art, including 2nd Level Art
Classes, PreAP/IB Classes), Division 4 (AP/IB Art)
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Original Artwork
Students may enter up to 2 art pieces
No more than one student may work on a single entry.
Art work must be identified by their proper media and
classification for identification purposes.
• All reference pictures (“original source images”) must
be attached to the back of each artwork. This includes
student sketches, thumbnail sketches, photographs,
magazines or any images used to create the work.
• All artwork must be original in composition and
content!!!
• All artwork must have been made this year.
When & Where
• District Event: February 21st at Williams HS,
Plano TX
• State Events: April 24th – 25th at the Anatole
Hotel, Dallas TX
Fees
• District Level: $15 per entry
• Make checks payable to “TAEA”. No cash payments
allowed.
• Money due to a teacher no later than February 9th.
• Artwork that is advanced to the state level: $20 per
entry.
• Make checks payable to “TAEA”. No cash payments
allowed.
• Money due to a teacher no later than April 10th.
Types of Artwork (2D)
no larger than 24” X 36”, including mat or mount
no frames or glass, Mat: black or white ONLY, no double mat, must have a backing
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Drawings
Digital Art & Media (Prints)
Animation
Photography (printed in a 2D format)
Graphic Design (printed in a 2D format)
Mixed Media (collage)
Painting
Printmaking
Fibers & Textiles (mounted in a 2D format)
Types of Artwork (3D)
no larger than 24” X 24” X 36” in total dimensions including the base
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Sculpture
Jewelry
Ceramics
Fibers & Textiles (presented as a 3D artwork)
Digital Art & Media (printed in a 3D format)
Photography (printed in a 3D format)
Graphic Design (Printed in a 3D format)
Basic Guidelines
• ORIGINAL WORK!!! This is a big one.
• Any reference images MUST be attached to the
back of the artwork
– Includes: book images, magazines, photographs (yours
or others), sketches and thumbnail sketches
– ALL ENTRIES (unless working from direct observation)
MUST HAVE REFERENCE IMAGES
• Copying of any sort is not allowed
– Includes: how-to books or images, albums, any
published image, etc
Basic Guidelines
• Photographs taken by teachers are considered
“professional” and may not be used for direct
copying.
• No tracing by means of a light board or
overhead projector will be allowed.
• No one other than the artist may work at all
on the artwork, including other students
and/or teachers, family members, etc
Offensive Works of Art
• No offensive images, profanity, derogatory
references to any deity, no drug use or
paraphernalia, images of suicide or criminal
violence, suggested or explicit sexuality, full
frontal nudity, or any subject matter that is
deemed inappropriate for young adults
Submission
• Forms:
– Student Intent and Artwork Identification Form
– Student Agreement and Artwork Release Form
– Digital Art & Media Documentation Form
• 3D:
– Duplicate forms attached to the outside of the box
used to transport the artwork, along with a
photograph of the artwork
Judging : Artwork Evaluation
The Artwork Evaluation will receive a score for each of
the five sections based on a point system of 8 (highest)
to 2 (lowest) for that student’s division.
Scores will be assigned based on the following criteria:
– Purpose: Execution of intent (State of Research & Application to Work). There is
evidence in the artwork of the student’s effort to achieve the stated purpose.
– Technique: The use of media and tools (Execution & Technical Skill). The student chooses and
controls media and tools effectively to enhance the appearance of the work.
– Personal Expression: The degree of imagination, creativity and individuality.
Expression is unique and fully developed to present fresh concepts in ways that are imaginative and
inventive.
– Organization: The use of elements and principles of art. Uses elements and principles
effectively, choosing those which enhance the overall appearance of the work.
– Integration: Suitability of expression, organization and technique to purpose through
aesthetic and critical judgment. The work integrates
expression, organization and technique through evaluation, revision and elaboration to
achieve an effective interpretation of all aspects of the purpose.
Judging : The Interview
The Student Interview will receive a score for each of the five
sections based on a point system of 4 (highest) to 1 (lowest).
• Student research and application to work
• Explain purpose (assignment or individual) in developing art work and
describe
• how one achieved their desired goal.
• Execution and technique
Identify the technical skills related to the media/medium employed in this
artwork.
• Use of elements and principles of art
Explain the process used to select and organize the visual aspects of this
work.
• Aesthetics and critical judgment
Describe the aesthetic and critical decisions involved in developing this
work from original concept to finished product.
• Personal Expression
In what ways does the artwork represent individual point of view,
imagination, creativity, and individuality?
Complete Set of Rules
http://www.taea.org/vase/assets/20142015/2015-VASE-Rules-Policies.pdf