Stanislaus County Mock Trail Competition
 


COURTROOM ART CONTEST
Official Rules

 

  • Artist participating will sketch their school's Round 2 Prosecution trial.
     
  • Sit in the jury box away from judge adjudicators.
     
  • Introduce yourself to the adjudicator/scorers (they will be sitting in the jury box) and the presider (she/he will be sitting on the bench).
     
  • Once you are seated, you MAY NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH ANYONE FROM YOUR SCHOOL (parents, teachers, or fellow students).  You must create your drawing completely independently.
     
  • Your sketch must depict an actual courtroom scene that you observe during Round 2.  You may not submit your "Practice" sketch for judging.
     
  • The drawing must be on paper of the dimensions 11" x 14", with a horizontal format.  Any dry medium may be used.
     
  • You are encouraged to use Round 1 as a practice round.  Official judging will begin with Round 2 submissions.
     
  • You may make as many drawings as you wish, but you may only submit one drawing to the Clerk of the Court after Round 2 to be considered for judging.
     
  • Be sure to stick your name label onto the back of the drawing you submit.
     
  • At the conclusion of Round 2 you must submit your work to the Clerk of the Court after the debriefing remarks (5-10 minutes after the verdict).  The Clerk of the Court will deliver the drawing to SCOE staff, so be aware of the possibility of smudging should you choose to use charcoal or paste.
     
  • Only drawings submitted to the Clerk of the Court will be entered in the contest.

Good Luck!