BioteKomiks, A Comic Strip Making Contest on Pinoy Biotek Launched by ISAAA Inc.
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Comics appeal to all learners of all ages. They are fun and easy to read and can be used to easily get people's attention, introduce science topics, and convey complex information. Using comic strips in science education is another way of making the topics interesting, relevant, and meaningful.
ISAAA Inc. together with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotech Program (DA Biotech) launched BioteKomiks, a comic strip-making contest that is focused on the theme "The Wonders of Pinoy Biotek." BioteKomiks aims to capture artists' perspectives on the impact of Pinoy Biotek on the country's agriculture and fisheries through a four-panel comic strip.
Who can join BioteKomiks?
Filipino cartoonists are all welcome to join BioteKomiks! The contest is open to all Filipino Nationals, except for the ISAAA Inc. and DA Biotech staff and their immediate family members (parent, spouse, child, or sibling).
Is BioteKomiks free of charge?
Yes, joining the contest is free of charge, and the copyright of the artwork remains with the artist. However, when an artist joins the contest, all participants grant ISAAA Inc. the exclusive use to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries for knowledge-sharing initiatives and science popularization activities without further compensation to the artists.
What are the contest categories of BioteKomiks?
The contest has two categories: Amateur and Professional. Amateur artists may be students, non-professionals, or people who consider creating art as a hobby. Professional artists are practicing artists who may be affiliated with media networks and/or professional organizations. This category also includes freelance graphic artists.
What are the accepted formats of the entries?
Entries to BioteKomiks should contain a maximum of four panels on an 8.27" x 11.69" (A4) size of paper. It must be an original and unpublished work of the entrant, colored, and can either be hand-drawn or digitally-drawn. The cartoon strip must include a title, and the messages must be science-based. Storytelling tools can be included, such as speech or text bubbles, to convey the artist's message.
What are the criteria for judging the entries to BioteKomiks?
Below are the criteria for judging:
- 30% Creativity and originality
- 20% Storytelling
- 30% Relevance to the theme (Pinoy Biotek)
- 20% Visual appeal
What are the prizes for the winners of BioteKomiks?
The winners will receive the following cash prizes:
PROFESSIONAL
- 1st place - Php 25,000
- 2nd place - Php15,000
- 3rd place- Php 10,000
AMATEUR
- 1st place - Php 15,000
- 2nd place - Php 10,000
- 3rd place- Php 5,000
Consolation prizes will be given to the finalists of both categories.
When is the deadline for submission of entries to BioteKomiks?
The entries must be submitted on or before November 5, 2023, to contests@isaaa.org. The winners will be notified through e-mail. The details of the awarding will be announced soon, so stay tuned to Biotech Updates for future announcements!
For more details, the full mechanics of BioteKomiks are available here: bit.ly/BioteKomiks2023
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