META 2018–Contests, Rules and Schedule

META 2018

General Rules

META 2018 will feature contests in the writing, speaking, quizzing, art and performance
The contests will be held from 07 February 2018 to 18 February 2018.
The contests are generally open to college students, school students and the general public, unless otherwise specified.
Each institution can field an unlimited number of teams/participants.
To register for events, please use the forms provided at http://metajosephs.in
You may also confirm entries from your institution with a phone-call to the numbers provided below or an email to metajosephs@gmail.com by 6 February 2018.
You can also send a letter confirming entries from your institution with the participants.
Teams/participants must carry valid identification from the institution they are representing.
Participants/teams must report to the Reception Desk at the Undergraduate Block on Langford Road, following which they will be directed to the venues.

The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all participants.
All contests (except those on Saturdays and Sundays) will begin by 3: 15 pm after registrations and conclude by 5 pm.
While we will allow on-the-spot entries for Writing. Quizzing and Art events, all Speaking events and Performing Arts events require prior registration.
A championship shield will be awarded to the college that tops the overall scoreboard.
For all inquiries regarding contests, please call Prof. Vijeta (97410-57203), Arul Mani (9731214519) or email metajosephs@gmail.com

WRITING EVENTS

Participants must write a personal essay of about 1500-3000 words on the theme “Friending/Unfriending”.
The contest is open to school and college students and to the general public.
Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Best School Entry, Best College Entry, and Best Entry (Overall)
Submissions can be made either in person, or sent by post to the Dept. of English, St. Joseph’s College, Langford Road, Bangalore 560029 or sent by email (attach a word document) to barbranaiduprize@gmail.com
The last date for receiving submissions in any form is 11 Feb 2018.

The contest is open to college students as well as the general public.
Participants will watch a film and write an original 500-750 word review.
Entry Fee: – Rs. 50/-
No limit on the number of entries per institution.
Screening dates: 11:30 am, Friday, 09 Feb 2018 & 11:30 am, Saturday, 12 Feb 2018 (Submission date: Monday, 12 Feb 2018 (by midnight)
Entries from registered participants to be mailed to metajosephs@gmail.com

An on-the-spot fan-fiction contest open to all
Participants will be given a starting paragraph which they must use to produce and complete a story featuring known fictional/literary characters.
Open to school & college students, and to the general public.
Contest date: 3: 15 pm, Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018
Entry Fee: – Rs. 50/-

Open to all
Participants must report at the venue to write a story for children on the spot, using an assigned starter.
Contest starts at 3:15 pm on Thursday, 08 Feb 2018.
Entry Fee: – Rs. 50/-

Register for Writing Events

ART EVENTS

Open to college students only. Team event (2 members)..
Participants must produce a book cover with illustrations and accompanying text in response to a brief that will be given on the spot.
Participants can work on the cover by hand or use a laptop to design the cover.
Contest date: Monday, 12^th February 2018. (Report by 3:15 pm)
Entry Fee: Rs. 50/-

Open to college students only. Solo event
Participants must create by hand an illustration for an assigned passage from a book.
The passage will be assigned on the spot. KG Cardboard will be provided.
Participants are free to submit a pencil-sketch, a colour illustration or a painting
Contest Date: Saturday, 17^th February 2018 (Report by 3 pm)
Entry Fee: Students (College) – Rs. 50/-

Register for Art Events at venue.

SPEAKING EVENTS

Open to college students only
Prior registration essential. Please mail metajosephs@gmail.com to register or use the form at metajosephs.in
Registrations will also be accepted at the Reception Desk on days prior to the event.
Entry Fee: Rs. 50/-
Participants will speak on without hesitation, repetition or deviation on an assigned topic within a minute amid challenges from other contestants.
Contest date: Wednesday, 07 February 2018 ((Report by 3:45 pm)

Open to school/college students and the general public.
Participants must pick either a literary work or an author or an idea that is important in literature for their lecture.
Participants may use a PowerPoint presentation.
Entry Fee: Rs. 50/-
Contest date: 3: 15 pm, 12 February 2018.
Time on stage: 10 minutes (6 minutes plus 4 minutes for questions)
Prior registration essential. Please mail metajosephs@gmail.com to register or use the form at metajosephs.in

Open to college students. Teams of two members.
The event will require the team to offer interpretations of texts/images/clips provided by the judge.
A jury will pick the best three teams.
Entry Fee: Rs. 50/- per team.
Contest date: 14 February 2018. (Report by 3:15 pm)
Prior registration essential. Please mail metajosephs@gmail.com to register or use the form at metajosephs.in

PERFORMING ARTS

Open to college students
Contestants will perform dramatic readings of Bollywood/other film lyrics that they have translated into English
Evaluations will be based on how effective the translation is and on the performance.
Time allotted: 4 minutes
No costumes, props or music.
No swearing/objectionable language
Contest Date: 8 Feb 2018 (Report by 3:15 pm)

Poetry Slam

Open to college students only
Contestants will perform poetry they have composed on an assigned theme
The theme will be announced on 1 February 2018 on our FB page and on the fest website (http://metajosephs.in)
No costumes, props or music.
No swearing/objectionable language.
Time allotted: 3 minutes
Contest Date: 13 Feb 2018 (Report by 3:15 pm)