Note: we have new divisions ---the script group and the cosplay group, adding to the graphic group.
Submission deadline September 15 (Thu), 2022.
the winner of the 3rd GSC (Graphic Shakespeare Competition)
For entries at GSC 1, 2, 3 please visit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015421885177194/
Schedule
- September 15 (Fri), 2022: submission deadline.
- Results to be announced by mid October.
- November 10-12, 2022 : ceremony for the winners at the Fourth Conference of Asian Shakespeare Association (Online).
Entries are divided into five groups.
- Graphic group
Age subdivision a. under 15 years old.
b. between 15 and 24 years old
c. over 25 years old - Script group--- the participants create the script, without graphic images.
Age subdivision a. under 15 years old.
b. between 15 and 24 years old
c. over 25 years old - Cosplay group-- cosplaying or costume playing Shakespearean characters / scenes
Age subdivision a. under 15 years old.
b. between 15 and 24 years old
c. over 25 years old
【Graphic group】
Page numbers: 1 to 8 pages.
Please indicate on which work / scenes your work is based on.
You can give your work in Shakespeare’s original English, modernized version, or any language you choose (in this case, please provide simple explanation in English), or you can do without words so far as your images can tell the story.
The style could be in graphic novel style, American comics style, manga, four-panel, bande dessinee, or illustration, as you choose.
The entries should be submitted digitally --- you can create your work on paper first and then scan it, or you can create your work digitally.
The entries can be either in black-and-white or in colours.
Paper size --- A4.
Please submit your work either a jpg or a pdf 300 dpi --- one page (A5) in 1748px × 2480 px, 2 page spread (A4) in 3496px×2480.
NEW!!!! 【Script group】
Word counts: 3,000 words in English or equivalent in other languages.
Please indicate on which work / scenes your work is based on.
You can give your work in Shakespeare’s original English, modernized version, or any language you choose (in this case, please provide simple explanation in English).
NEW!!!! 【Cosplay group】
Please send us the pictures of you cosplaying / costume playing Shakespearean characters / scenes in up to 8 images.
You can wear bought OR made costumes.
You can design your own costumes (it must be clear from your images who are dressed as) or cosplay from a film, stage, or anime/manga of any Shakespeare production.
Think about telling a story with your images- rather than 8 fashion images, can you show a scene or act out a story?
Please write to me, Yukari Yoshihara at [email protected] if you have any questions.