2024 VTA COSTUME DESIGN COMPETITION
*To be eligible to compete, each student register and pay the $20 entry fee with conference registration AND must complete the Google form found at 2024 VTA Design Competition Entry Form by 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday 10/1/24.
Design Guidelines:
The Play – She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen (either version below is acceptable)
She Kills Monsters Base Script
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/s/8807/she-kills-monsters
Young Adventurers edition
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/9764/she-kills-monsters-young-adventurers-edition
Characters – Pick 3 characters from the play, at least 1 female and 1 male, for which to design costumes
Design renderings – Each of the three rendered characters (designs) should be placed on its own individual sheet and include: title of show, character’s name, act/scene, and designer’s signature. Character renderings should be at least 8” high, as to provide adequate size to illustrate details. Examples of renderings are found on the following page.
Croquis (tracing over an existing figure) – You may use croquis if they are of adequate size (8” or larger). You may find your own or use the links provided on the following page.
Research images - Provide 4 color research images (total, not per character) – 2 regarding time/place and 2 that inspired your designs. Each image should be labeled so that it may be referred to in your designer’s statement.
Designer’s statement - Submit a typed statement that briefly explains what you are attempting to accomplish with your designs and explain the reasons for those choices in your statement. Within your statement you should refer to each research image by label and discuss why you selected it. Your statement should be no longer than one page.
Presentation board – Renderings must be displayed on a freestanding standard 36” x 48” trifold presentation board (panels are all 36” tall, widths are 12” left, 24” middle, and 12” right). The board should be labeled with your name and school. You may include additional design elements such as: fabric swatches, notes, sketches, etc. as part of your design composition. All items must be attached to your presentation board. Your Presentation Board should prominently display both your name and your school.
Binder/folder – You may choose to display (attach) your printed designer’s statement and research images on your presentation board if space and composition allow. If not, you will need to include them in a binder or folder, labeled with your name.
Original designs - The designer must enter “original” designs, not previously executed or plagiarized designs.
Deadlines/guidelines – If you do not follow the guidelines provided in this info packet, you will be ineligible to compete in the design competition.
Costume Design Contest Submission Specifics:
Conference submission – Information will be posted on the VTA website regarding when/where to set up your design submission at the conference.
- Bring your free-standing tri-fold presentation board to display, and be judged, at the conference (specific guidelines on previous page).
- You may choose to display (attach) your printed designer’s statement and research images on your presentation board if space and composition allow. If not, you will need to include them in a binder or folder, labeled with your name
Additional Info:
- Professionals and academics within the field will critique your designs and the winners will be announced at the VTA Awards Ceremony.
- General Judging Criteria include: 3 Characters, Design Renderings, Research Images, Design Statement, Presentation Board, Binder/Folder (if not displaying research images on board), Functionality, Design Concept, Supports Script, Originality, and Overall Craftsmanship.
- There will be a live critique session to discuss the various designs and answer designer questions. Please plan to attend if you can. Others are welcome to observe this session as well. Day/time will be posted on the VTA conference site in the future.
- Please know your design images may be utilized for various VTA purposes.
Croqui links:
2024 VTA Costume Design Submissions
2024 VTA SCENIC DESIGN COMPETITION
*To be eligible to compete, each student must complete the Google form found at 2024 VTA Design Competition Entry Form by 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday 10/1/24.
Design Guidelines:
The Play – She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen (either version below is acceptable)
She Kills Monsters Base Script
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/s/8807/she-kills-monsters
Young Adventurers edition
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/9764/she-kills-monsters-young-adventurers-edition
Theater Model Box – You must build and use the specific Proscenium stage model box whose dimensions/parameters are provided in this packet. Your Model Box should prominently display both your name and your school (this can be displayed on a label sticker/name tag)
Scale: ½ inch = 1 foot – Your design must be constructed in half inch scale, and you MUST include at least one human figure to scale (about 6’ tall = 3 inches) on the set.
Design Parameters – The design will be a unit set. This is a set that will function for every scene in the play with only the change of minimal additional set pieces and set dressing. Your model/design should specifically support the action/scenic needs of the entirety of the whole play, not just the beginning, middle, or end.
Full color scale model – Your completed scale model should be an accurate representation of the eventual full-sized scenery. Pay particular attention not only to the scale size of scenic pieces, but also the textures and colors. As stated above, the model should include a 6’ tall scale figure for perspective.
Research images - Provide 4 research images. 2 regarding time/place and 2 that inspired your design. Each image should be labeled so that it may be referred to in your designer’s statement.
Designer’s statement - Submit a typed statement that briefly explains what you are attempting to accomplish with your designs and explain the reasons for those choices in your statement. Within your statement you should refer to each research image by label and discuss why you selected it. Your statement should be no longer than one page.
Binder/folder –Your printed designer’s statement and research images should be presented in a binder or folder, labeled with your name.
Original designs - The designer must enter “original” designs, not previously executed or plagiarized designs.
Deadlines/guidelines – If you do not follow the guidelines provided in this info packet, you will be ineligible to compete in the design competition.
Scenic Design Contest Submission Specifics:
Conference submission – Information will be posted on the VTA website regarding when/where to set up your design submission at the conference.
- Bring your scale model to display, and be judged, at the conference (specific guidelines on previous page).
- Please print out your designer’s statement and research images and place them in a binder or folder, labeled with your name, to be set next to your model.
Additional Info:
- Professionals and academics within the field will critique your designs and the winners will be announced at the VTA Awards Ceremony.
- General Judging Criteria include: Model Box, Design Parameters, Research Images, Design Statement, Full Color Scale Model, Binder/Folder, Functionality, Design Concept, Supports Script, Originality, and Overall Craftsmanship.
- There will be a live critique session to discuss the various designs and answer designer questions. Please plan to attend if you can. Others are welcome to observe this session as well. Day/time will be posted on the VTA conference site in the future.
- Please know your design images may be utilized for various VTA purposes.
2024 VTA Scenic Design Submissions
