Reflections 2021-2022

Welcome to IPPC Reflections

Welcome to IPPC Reflections Program 2021-2022.

The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is "I Will Change the World By...".

Students (from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in different grade divisions) to submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

This site has all the details you will require to submit your artwork(s) for the Reflections Program.

Like last year, the Reflections program will be conducted virtually this year. Submit a copy of your artwork through the online form and keep your artwork safely with you in your possession.
Read all the rules and guidelines before you start with your project (scroll below for categories and the links to the one-page rules and guidelines document for each art category). If you don't follow these rules, your artwork will get declined by the judges.
Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), link given in the footer of this page.
If you are submitting a Visual Art project, read "How To Take Art Photo" for submission, the link is given in the footer of this page.
To get some idea, you can view last year's Art showcase YouTube videos, the link can be found on the footer of this page.
All the participating students with valid entries (who have followed all the rules) will receive a certificate. Students can also win ribbons, medals, trophies, and scholarships based on the level that they advance to.
The last date to submit the artwork is October 29th. Submit your projects well in advance because the submission form becomes slow in the last few days. The submission form sluggishness is due to the overwhelming number of entries submitted in the last 3-4 days.

If the student is enrolled in one of the District 204 schools, you may submit your artwork online through the following link. Before you submit your artwork, please read the rules and guidelines given below in the "Rules and Guidelines" section for each of the art categories.

Click here for online artwork submission before Oct. 29, 2021

The deadline for submitting artwork was October 29, 2021. No more artwork is being accepted. Thank you for your interest.

Rules and guidelines

Rules and guidelines to participate in the Reflections 2021-2022 program

ARTS CATEGORIES: There are six arts categories—Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each art category rules for additional entry requirements given below:

ARTS CATEGORIES:

Dance Choreography

Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. The entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabytes) in file size and be in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.

Dance Choreography – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Film Production

Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or media presentation. The use of PowerPoint is prohibited. The entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabytes) in file size and be in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.

Film Production – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Literature

Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screenplay, and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 1⁄2x11” paper, PDF file.

Literature – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Music Composition

All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. The entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. An audio recording of the composition must be included and must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabytes) in file size. Accepted audio file formats include: MP3 and WAV. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions. In place of a notated score entrant may include a written reflective statement that provides a musically technical explanation of how you wrote the music (100 words or less).

Music Composition – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Photography

Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich, and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 5x7 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.

Photography – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Visual Arts

Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 18x24 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging, and exhibition purposes. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.

Visual Arts – Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

Special Artist

Special Artist:

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. See Official Rules for details.

Special Artist Division - Click here for category specific Rules/Guidelines

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