Criteria of events

 

1. Elocution

 

1                     Introduction                                                                                      5

2                     Structure, organization, balance                                                      10

3                     Language (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary)                            15

4                     Content (relevance to topic, logic, originality, accuracy,                20
anecdotes)            

5                     Delivery (appearance, poise, self confidence, style,                       25
voice modulation, facial expression, eye contact,
enthusiasm, gesticulation, effectiveness)                                           

6                     Memorization (permitted to use notes (cards 3 x 5)                       10
but the speech should not be read verbatim and excessive
reference of note will result in score deduction)                                

7                     Recapitulation and conclusion                                                          5

8                     Overall Impression                                                                          10

 

Total                                                                                    100

 

2. Mono act

 

1.                  Voice modulation (as per character relevance)                                     20

2.                  Variety of characters                                                                       20

3.                  Flow of expressions                                                                        15

4.                  Acting skill                                                                                      25

5.                  Selection of situations                                                                     10

6.                  Overall Impression                                                                          10

 

Total                                                                                    100

 

3. Light music

 

1.                   Sruthi                                                                                               30

2.                   Thaalam (beat)                                                                                 30

3.                   Layam (bhaavam)                                                                            20

4.                   Choice and mood of the song (range, degree of diffuculty)            5

5.                   Presentation (posture, confidence, involvement, eye contact)          5

6.                   Overall Impression                                                                          10

 

Total                                                                                    100

 

 

 

 

4. Folk dance

 

1.                  Appropriate costume                                                                       10

2.                  Abhinaya (expression)                                                                     20

3.                  Thaalam (rhythm)                                                                            10

4.                  Steps and body movements                                                            10

5.                  Technique and choreography                                                          10

6.                  Coverage of the stage                                                                     10

7.                  Appropriateness of music                                                                10

8.                  Theme conveyance                                                                          10

9.                  Overall Impression                                                                          10

 

Total                                                                                    100

 

5. Bharathanatyam, 6. Mohiniyattam, 7. Kuchuppudi

 

1.                  Appearance                                                                                     10

2.                  Appropriate costume                                                                       10

3.                  Abhinaya                                                                                         15

4.                  Mudras                                                                                            15

5.                  Thaalam                                                                                           15

6.                  Adavu (rhythmic body movements along with hand gestures)      15

7.                  Overall Impression                                                                          20

 

Total                                                                                    100

 

 

8. Group dance

 

1.                  Costume and accessories                                                                 10

2.                  Opening and closing                                                                       10

3.                  Choreography                                                                                  10

4.                  Special effects and stage settings                                                   10

5.                  Facial expressions, gestures and steps                                             10

6.                  Synchronisation and group formation                                             10

7.                  Power and dynamic                                                                        10

8.                  Music                                                                                               10

9.                  Coverage of the stage                                                                     10

10.              Overall Impression                                                                          10

 

Total                                                                                    100