The at AAUP would like to announce听an open call for students to design, illustrate, or write a description which characterizes the main attributes of a Palestinian Hero/s.听
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Objective
A hero is a mythological character who embodies idealized traits that are collectively constructed by a social group. In the Palestinian context, the traits of the Palestinian hero has changed and transformed in time and space however, what they all have in common is a love for the homeland and a quest for national liberation. The Palestine hero of the 1960s was the fidaiye鈥, while in the 1980s, the Palestine hero materialized as 鈥榯he children of the stones.鈥 Other representations of a Palestine hero is the refugee, the witness as embodied in Naji Al-Ali鈥檚 Handala who is a witness to the atrocities that are inflicted on the Palestinian people. 听
This open call aims to provoke students to think of a representation of a Palestine hero/s and the main attributes that such a character upholds. 听
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Eligibility Criteria
- This call is open to all students, undergraduate and postgraduate, and is accessible to participants from both Ramallah and Jenin campuses. 听
- Students have the flexibility to enter individually or collaborate in groups. The choice is yours!
- What kind of creative work is accepted? EVERYTHING!
Illustrations, paintings, creative writing, Architecture and Design, story, video art, or any other听form you see fit to channel your vision
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Guidelines
The submitted material will be judged based on the following elements:
- Interpretation and clarity of the theme
- Creativity and originality of the depicted theme
- Quality of the work
- Overall impression of the work
- The centre reserves the right to utilize submitted works for its activities
Submit your work by February, 1st, 2024 . 听
The awards will be announced in a ceremony in March.
If you have questions, please reach out to us at听csrcaaup.edu ()
Note: those who are applying in Jenin campus should reach out to our email before submitting their work.
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Prizes
First prize: $300
Second prize: $150
Third prize: $100
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