Calligraphy Competition 2020 (Closing date extended to 5/11/20)
The Calligraphy Competition is open for all students from grade 1 to year 12. This year, the theme is 親切. In a year when we have faced challenges worldwide, ‘kindness’ has brought us together. We have needed to connect with our hearts, and had to demonstrate persistence. These values are what will get us through these challenges, and bring us together, no matter who we are.
Rules for both Brush and Pencil divisions 2020
Please note that you may enter either or both pencil and brush calligraphy divisions.
Max entries: 10 entries per category per school, per division
Cost: $2.50 per entry (payable by EFT)
No illustrations: specified character/s and first name only on the page
Entry name sheet: stapled/pasted on the back of the student’s calligraphy work; found in the document at bottom of this page
Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2020
Prizes: Every entrant will receive a certificate.
The judge will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each category.
Medallions and certificates will be awarded to all prize winners.
Each 1st prize winner’s school will receive a trophy.
Brush division 2020
| category | required script | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary years 1&2 | 平 | Peace (hei) |
| Primary years 3&4 | 心 | Heart (kokoro) |
| Primary years 5&6 | 和 | Harmony (wa) |
| Secondary years 7&8 | 幸 | Happiness (shiawase) |
| Secondary years 9&10 | 親切 | Kind (shinsetsu) |
| Secondary years 11&12 | 愛 | Love (ai) |
Instructions: Please note: Calligraphy materials can be purchased at art suppliers or Japanese bookshops
Paper: hanshi is preferable. Size of hanshi is close to 24cm x 33cm (or A4) size
Brush: calligraphy brushes
Ink: bokuju is preferable (black)
Name: Entrant’s first name only is to be written vertically in brush in the bottom left-hand corner of the page. Please see the sample in the document at the bottom of this page.
Judging criteria: Balance, shape and neatness of strokes & character(s).
(Students won’t be judged by quality of paper or ink)
Please also see the common rules above.
Pencil division 2020
| Category | Required script: only RED parts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary years 1&2 | 十にん十いろ | Copy highlighted scripts |
| Primary years 3&4 | 十人十色 | Copy highlighted scripts |
| Primary years 5&6 | 七ころび 八おき | Copy highlighted scripts |
| Secondary years 7&8 | 七転び 八起き | Copy highlighted scripts |
| Secondary years 9&10 | 親切は 7 syllables 5 syllables/Student’s Name in Hiragana or Katakana | Create own haiku starting with the given words. Write own name in Japanese. |
| Secondary years 11&12 | 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables /Student’s Name in hiragana or katakana | Create own haiku starting with the given words. Write own name in Japanese. |
Instructions: Write with a 2B lead pencil.
Students should write in handwriting style, NOT in minchotai or gothictai (printed style). This means sa, ki, fu and ri should not be joined.
Avoid using erasers. If it is necessary to erase something do not leave marks on the paper. Do not use liquid paper for corrections.
Tracing is not permitted.
Ask students to check their spelling and grammar before completing their final draft as the emphasis is on calligraphy, not writing content.
Judging criteria: Balance, shape and neatness of handwriting
Use the samples as a model and write the calligraphy vertically on the official entry form.
NB. Entries will only be accepted on the official entry form.
Please also see the common rules above.
Application process
- Fill in the online application form.
- Print the first page before you press “SUBMIT”. This application form becomes a TAX INVOICE for the payment purpose for your school.
- EFT to BSB 033 034 A/C# 61 1599 (a/c# changed in 2015. Please send a payment advice to jltav@jltav.org.au) (If you are paying from your personal account, please write your school name in the reference section of EFT)
- Print “Entry Name Sheet” from the “Calligraphy Information” PDF.
- Fill in details including students’ names.
- Cut and glue them on the back of students’ original work.
- Post the students’ work:
JLTAV Inc. (Pencil Calligraphy Competition)
LPO 8157 Monash University, Clayton 3800
or to:
JLTAV Inc. (Brush Calligraphy Competition)
LPO 8157 Monash University, Clayton 3800
LATE APPLICATIONS and NON MEMBER entries will not be accepted.
Application Forms
Forms and further information
For forms, more information and sample calligraphy, please see the following document: