20th DLSU Arts Congress · February 18 - 19, 2027
Call for Artwork Guidelines
Entries for submission
What you can submit and where it will be shown.
Artists may submit a maximum of three (3) digital artworks that embody the theme or any of the related sub-themes presented at the Arts Congress. These artworks will be curated for display on an online exhibition platform as well as in the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall on the 6th floor. Additional satellite exhibits will also be organized across the Manila and Laguna campuses.
- Deadline
- January 1, 2027
- Entries
- Maximum of three (3) digital artworks
- Registration
- PHP700 (USD12) for artist-participants; waived for DLSU artist-participants
Forms of digital artworks include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Illustrations, zines, animation
- Graphic Designs, Advertising
- Games and Game Arts
- Infographics
- Visual communications
- Mobile App Design
- Photography, Motion Picture
- Augmented Reality, 3D artworks
- Music, Sound Design
File requirements
Technical specifications by type of artwork.
01Illustration, visual communications, infographics, graphic design
For Digital Illustration, Visual Communications, Infographics, and Graphic Designs, the file must be submitted in .psd format. The artwork must be in 1632 x 1248px size and 300dpi. The chosen entry must be submitted in print (max 13 x 17”).
02Augmented reality
For Augmented Reality Artworks, the artist must have a .apk file ready to install on provided Android Phones with a short write-up describing the features of the application.
033D models
For 3D models, the artwork must be only at around 5,000-15,000 polygons and must be submitted in .obj format.
04Games
For Games, the artist must provide a playable copy of the game. Shorter games (playable in 5-10 minutes) should provide the entire copy of the game, while longer games (RPGs, story-driven) should provide a specific level (or levels) to be exhibited in an executable (.exe) file.
In addition, a short 30-second trailer of the game and a write-up with a game overview must be submitted.
05Animations
For Animations, a .mp4 file must be submitted. It must be limited to 3-5 minutes only. Any means of animation is welcome (Digital, Stop-Motion, Film). The artist must also provide a write-up with the plot of the animation.
06Music
For Music, files should be submitted in .wav format and must not exceed 10 minutes. This must be accompanied by a write-up describing the title, theme and background of the track, the artist’s name, and album art.
Submitting
Instructions, policy, and fees.
ASubmission instructions
Digital files of the artwork should be uploaded to the AnimoRepository page, accompanied by the abstract (500–700 words), artist statement (50–100 words), and the artist’s or artists’ bio-note/s (50–100 words), following this template. Deadline is on: January 1, 2027.
BAI usage policy
The conference’s AI usage guidelines are aligned with DLSU’s Policies on Generative Artificial Intelligence. Transparency and disclosure maintain ethical and responsible use of AI.
General Guidelines:
- Fully AI-generated artworks are strictly prohibited. This also extends to fully prompted assets or partial elements of the full artwork.
- AI-generated core content such as images, 3d meshes, musical compositions, animated frames, scripts, or textures must not be included.
- Allowable Use: Some considerations may be given if used as a tool for ideation or brainstorming; however, the final artwork must be original and created by the artist.
- Declare all generative AI use, and disclose generative AI’s role in your artwork’s production in the Declaration of Generative AI Use section of the artist statement.
CRegistration fee
Registration Fee for Artist-Participant: PHP700 (USD12)
Note:
- The fee is waived for DLSU artist-participants.
- Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and lodging.
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