VISUAL ARTS
All artwork must be completed before convention and must have a recognizable classical theme. They must be original products and should have been completed during the current school year. Only delegates who are present at the convention and who are properly registered may submit entries. Delegates may enter as many visual arts contests as they wish, but may only have ONE entry per contest. (e.g. one charcoal, one ink, one pastel, one game, etc.)

Visual Arts categories include Painting & Drawing, Handicraft, Cartoons & Greeting Cards, Photography, and Posters/Charts/Maps. Each entry must include a separate sheet of 8.5x11 inch paper indicating the delegate's name, school, city, name of teacher, grade level, Latin level, approximate dates of construction, and a description of materials used. A teacher's signature is required to verify that the entry is the sole work of the entrant, that the student is attending the convention, and that the work was completed during the current school year.

A 3x5 inch index card should be attached to the entry with the title or description of the project, the category, the entrant's grade level, and if applicable, an English translation of the Latin. The source of pictures, kits, and patterns or purchased parts must also be included.

Any missing information will result in the disqualification of the entry.

Sample Index Card:

title/description category grade level translation sources

Sample 8.5x11in. Title Page:

delegate name school city teacher name grade level / Latin level dates materials teacher signature

Cartoons and Greeting Cards 

Cartoons and greeting cards may be serious or humorous and written for any occasion with a classical theme, using only Latin words. Cartoons may be either single panel or a strip. Infringement upon copyrighted materials will result in entry disqualification. Greeting cards should depict a wish of well being or sentiment (i.e. happy birthday, welcome, get well, etc.). Each delegate is limited to 2 entries; if more than 2 entries are submitted, all will be disqualified. Additional requirements are included in the general information section on Visual Arts.
 

Handicraft 

1. Board Games
        a. Games must be entirely original and should relate to Latin
        b. All writing must be typed or legibly written in black ink

2. Decorative stitching (small items)
        a. No kits or patterns should be used without major changes to show creativity.
        b. This category includes embroidery, sewing, and weaving.

3. Jewelry
        a. Should be handmade only
        b. Workmanship and neatness are essential aspects considered by the judges

4. Models - Smaller than 12-15" in any dimension
        a. Models should be actual three-dimensional representations of objects, not flat figures.

5. Models - Larger than 12-15" in any dimension
        a. Larger models are expected to show more accuracy and detail than smaller ones.
        b. Models should be actual 3-D representations of objects, not flat figures.

6. Mosaics
        a. Should be constructed on a firm background, not cardboard, unless paper tesserae are used.

        b. Whatever type of tesserae (rice, rocks, etc.) is used, the entire space should be covered only by a single layer. Do not build up or overlap. Tesserae should have an even finish. They should be individual, separately colored pieces, and firmly attached. Lines drawn to place tesserae should not show, and there should be no lines painted on the surface of the finished mosaic.

7. Pottery
        a. All pottery must be handmade. No molds may be used.
        b. Should be a container of some sort (vase, jar, urn, sarcophagus, etc.)

8. Sculpture
        a. Must be handmade only; no molds.
        b. Should be a figure of some sort, either done in the round, or a relief cut from flat surfaces.

For additional requirements see the general information section on Visual Arts.
 

Painting and Drawing

Only seven types of media will be considered in this area: watercolor, oil/acrylic, pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. All entries should be single pictures with stiff backing. Entries may be matted, but wood and metal frames are not allowed. Pictures (excluding the mat) may have a minimum size of 8x11 inches and a maximum of 16x20 inches. Failure to observe these guidelines will result in a point deduction.
 

Photography

Photographs must be single pictures no larger than 8x11 inches. The photo should have a recognizable classical subject or relevance that is apparent without accompanying text. The entrant must take all of his or her photographs. Entries may be in black and white or in color. Slides, copies made from commercially produced slides or prints, and prints from books are unacceptable. Each delegate is allowed up to two entries. Additional requirements are included in the general information section on Visual Arts.
 

Posters, Charts and Maps

1. Posters must be 22x28 inches or less and have FLAT surfaces with no moving parts. Posters must sell an idea, a motto, a slogan, or the JCL convention theme. They must show relevance to Latin, JCL, or the classical past. The poster may be used to attract membership into JCL. Photos may only be used as a part of the poster. Do not use any copyrighted characters or ideas.
2. Charts may vary in size; they should teach something.
3. Maps may vary in size and medium (i.e. textile reproduction), but cannot be three dimensional in nature.

Additional requirements are included in the general information section on Visual Arts.