Sunday, August 19, 2018

3rd Philippine Kana Art Competition

The Japanese Studies Program of the Ateneo de Manila University 
with the support of
The Japan Foundation Manila 

 invite everyone to participate in 
  3rd Philippine Kana Art Competition 2019 

I. Categories: 
A. Junior Division: ONLY ONE OF THE Hiragana CHARACTERS た、ち、つ、て、OR と
B. Open Division: ONLY ONE OF THE Katakana CHARACTERS タ、チ、ツ、テ、OR ト

II. Who may join? 

A. Junior Division: Elementary to High School Students
B. Open Division: College/University Students and Professionals

III. Mechanics 

1. Draw and make your own original “word associated kana character” in an A4-size paper, and mount the work on a 1/8 illustration board.
2. One character = one entry
3. Write simple sentence on how to remember the chosen character via word association.  This must be written on a 4 x 6 size index card and attached at the back of the illustration board mount
4. The associated word can be either in English, Filipino or Japanese.
5. Any medium for the entry is welcome (i.e. digital art, watercolor, pencil drawing, mix-media, etc.) 
6. Nothing should be written on the artwork side and other information must be written at the back of the illustration board mount.  
7. All artworks must be received at the Japanese Studies Program by 1 March 2019, via mail or personally delivered. 
Mail the entries to: 

Kanakon (Junior / Open Division) 2019
c/o Japanese Studies Program, 
2nd Floor Leong Hall
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City, 1108

Please include:

Full name:
School / Affiliation:
Contact Information:
Division Entry: 
FOR MINORS:
Please include
Full name of Guardian to accompany you if you win:
Contact Information of Guardian:

NOTE: To save to mailing fees, multiple entries can be sent together


8. The Japanese Studies Program and The Japan Foundation reserves the right to use and exhibit submitted entries for non-profit purposes.


IV. Dates to Remember 

a) Last day of submission: March 1, 2019
b) Date of Announcement of Winners: March 15, 2019

V. Criteria for Judging Criteria

1. Interpretation and the clarity of the theme to the viewer (letter and motif) 30% 2. Creativity and originality of the depicted theme. 30% 3. Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme. 30% 4. Overall impression of the art (the artwork stand on its own as a complete and outstanding work of art) 10% Some reasons for not being selected; 1. Poor color or image quality. the colors are not balanced, are washed out and are not representative of the original colors of the art. These images will be passed over quickly as they will not show well on the site. 2. Sloppiness. Works that are framed, are crooked, show backgrounds, watermarks or large and over-sized artist signatures.  
3. Incomplete or poorly written submission materials. submission with forms (written explanation on the letter art) that are incomplete, poorly written or need to updated or summarized. 

VI. Awarding of Prizes 

A: Junior Division 
1st Place Winner – 5000 pesos, Prize pack 
2nd Place Winner – 3000 pesos, Prize pack 
3rd Place Winner – 2000 pesos, Prize pack 

In case the winners come from Metro Manila and Luzon, Japanese Studies Program, ADMU will shoulder winner’s travel expenses plus accommodation for 1 night. 

In case the winners come from Visayas and Mindanao, the Japanese Studies Program, ADMU will shoulder winner’s round trip airfare ticket (including terminal fee), plus an accommodation for 2 nights. 

One of his /her parents or one teacher should accompany winners. 

B: Open Division 

1st Place Winner – 10000 pesos, Prize pack 
2nd Place Winner – 7500 pesos, Prize pack  
3rd Place Winner – 5000 pesos, Prize pack  

In case the winners come from Metro Manila and Luzon, Japanese Studies Program, ADMU will shoulder winner’s travel expenses plus accommodation for 1 night. 


In case the winners come from Visayas and Mindanao, the Japanese Studies Program, ADMU will shoulder winner’s round trip airfare ticket (including terminal fee), plus an accommodation for 2 nights. 

VII: Inquiries
Please email japanese.soss@ateneo.edu with the subject line: Kanakom

Please see the samples of the past winners

Friday, March 23, 2018

Winners of the 2nd Philippine Kana Art Competition


Congratulations to the Winners of the 
2nd Philippine Kana Art Competition

(The List is In alphabetical order, we will announce the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes during the awarding on 7 April 2018)

Junior Division 
Out of 40 entries in total

FIRST PRIZE
Sofia Marianne So


Grace Christian College

SECOND PRIZE
Noel Zmed Bag-id
Don Carlos A. Gothong Memorial School, Cebu City

THIRD PRIZE

Lara Angelica Y. Lupo
Cordova National High School, Cebu


Open Division
Out of 250 entries in total

FIRST PRIZE


Elisabeth Alag
Ang INK

SECOND PRIZE


Kiara Maria Aribal
Ateneo de Manila University

THIRD PRIZE

 Nicole D. Del Rosario
University of the Philippines, Diliman


CONGRATULATIONS