Interested in the Calligram Competition?
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With the slogan ‘disegnare con le parole‘, our Calligram Competition inspires students to draw with words and showcase their creativity!
An annual competition for school students in Prep to Year 8, our Calligram Competition introduces a new theme that encourages students to showcase their creativity and Italian language skills in a fun and engaging way.
What is a Calligram?
A calligram is a piece of text, usually a word, phrase, or poem, arranged visually so that the shape of the text forms a picture related to its meaning.
In other words, the way the words are laid out on the page reflects the subject or theme of the writing. For example:
- A poem about a tree could have the words form the shape of a tree
- A love poem could have the words forming a heart
Calligrams are a mix of visual art and literature, creating an image with the text itself rather than using separate drawings. They are often used for artistic expression, visual poetry, or creative design.
WHY SHOULD YOUR STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?
This activity provides a unique opportunity for your students to showcase their creativity and language skills in a fun and engaging way.
Creating a calligram is more than just making a pretty picture with words -it’s a powerful tool for learning, creativity, and expression.
Artworks entries that place 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category receive a medal and a winners certificate. Winning artworks will be published on the our website and displayed at ILC with an artwork exhibition event welcoming students and families to view artworks.