InstituteCulturalCouncil

presents

CULTONLINE2017
Useyoursummertimeproductivelybyimprovingyourskillsandtakingpartintheseexciting
competitions.Excitingprizestobewon.

CultOnlineisasetofonlinecompetitionsinalltheculturalgenreswhichprovidesunique
opportunitytothewholestudentcommunitytocompeteevenwhilesittingawayatyourhome
andachanceofwinningexcitingprizes.WepresentcompetitionsinClassicalandfolkarts,
dance,dramatics,film,finearts,music,photography,design,literaryandspeakingartsallof
whichwillbeconductedonlineduringthesummervacation.

Shortlink:http://tinyurl.com/CultOnline2017

MUSIC
ROCKIITOFF!
Description:Makeavideorecordingofyoursololiveperformance
Rules:
Therecordingshouldnotbemorethan1minutelong
TheentryshouldbeuploadedtoFacebookwiththehashtags#TheCultOnlineChallengeand
#RockIITOffandshouldnominateasmanypeopleaspossible,forthechallenge.
Theentryshouldalsobemailedto:pthakkar2197@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<entryname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktotheupload.
Note:publicityofthepostshouldonlybedoneusingthecommentsection.Sharingofpostis
notpermitted,andwillresultindisqualification.
ThedecisionofJudgeswillbefinalandwillnotbesubjecttoanychange
JudgingCriteria:ActivityonFacebookpost,andoverallimpact.
Submittingdeadline:11:59PM,24thJune
Prizes:Worth1K

ForQueriesContact:
PranavThakkar
InstituteMusicSecretary,IITBombay
pthakkar.2197@gmail.com
 +91-9930304689

CLASSICALANDFOLKARTS
AANANDAM
Description:Celebrating the mood of happiness through Indian classical music and dance

Rules:
Present at max. 2 mins of any classical music or dance piece of your choice on either of the
following themes:
1. The piece has a happy and joyful theme, or a happy and joyful tune. Listening/watching it
makes you happy for whatever reason, or
2. The piece is fast-paced

For music, the entry could be a composition of any kind or a short improvisation. Both vocals
and instrumental music (for all kinds of instruments) entries are allowed. Only pure Indian
classical music entries will be accepted.
For dance, the entry may or may not be your own choreography, although your own
choreography is encouraged. Only pure Indian classical dance forms will be accepted.

Entries should be mailed to ssrivatsan97@gmail.com, as well as posted on Facebook with

#CultOnlineChallenge #classical #stayrooted

ThedecisionofJudgeswillbefinalandwillnotbesubjecttoanychange

JudgingCriteria:Relevancetothetheme,creativity,qualityofperformanceandactivityon
Facebookpost
Submittingdeadline:11:59PM,24thJune
Prizes:Worth1K

ForQueriesContact:
SrivatsanSridhar
InstituteClassicalandFolkArtsSecretary,IITBombay
ssrivatsan97@gmail.com
+91-9324081997

DESIGN
LOGORE-DESIGN
Description:Redesignalogoofyourfavouritebrand/company

Examples:LogoRedesigns
JudgingCriteria:Concept,Creativity,Originality,Congruity,VisualImpact

Rules:
1. StatethenameofthecompanyclearlyundertheLogoorinthepost.
2. Onepersoncansubmitmaximumof3Logos.
3. Anyresemblancetoanideaalreadyestablishedonthewebmayleadto
disqualification.
4. Uploadyourentryonfacebookasanimagefilewiththehashtag
#TheCultOnlineChallenge.IncaseofhanddrawnLogos,takeapictureanduploadthe
imagewiththesamehashtag.
5. Thedecisionoftheorganizers/judgeswillbefinalandwillnotbesubjectedtoany
change.

Prizes:Worth1k

Deadline:24thJune,11:59PM

BOOKCOVERDESIGN

Description:Redesignabookcoverofyourchoice

Examples:HarryPotter,ChroniclesofNarnia
JudgingCriteria:Concept,Creativity,Originality,Congruity,VisualImpact

Rules:
1. StatethenameoftheBookbeingredesignedclearlyunderthesubmissionorinthepost.
2. Onepersoncansubmitmaximumof2CoverDesigns..
3.
4. Anyresemblancetoanideaalreadyestablishedonthewebmayleadto
disqualification.
 5. Uploadyourentryonfacebookasanimagefilewiththehashtag
#TheCultOnlineChallenge.IncaseofhanddrawnCovers,takeapictureanduploadthe
imagewiththesamehashtag.
6. Thedecisionoftheorganizers/judgeswillbefinalandwillnotbesubjectedtoany
change.

Prizes:Worth1k

Deadline:24thJune,11:59PM

ForQueriesContact:
SohamKhadatare
InstituteCulturalDesignNominee,IITBombay
soham.khadatare@gmail.com
+91-8655261115

DANCE
DUBSMASHCHALLANGE

Description:Makedubsmashesofyourdancemoves
JudgingCriteria:ActivityonFacebookpost,andoverallimpact.

1. Rules:TheentryshouldbeuploadedtoFacebookwiththehashtags
#TheCultOnlineChallengeand#MyMovesandshouldnominateasmanypeopleas
possible,forthechallenge.
2. Theentryshouldalsobemailedto-sahasaggarwal740@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<entryname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktotheupload.
3. Note:publicityofthepostshouldonlybedoneusingthecommentsection.Sharingof
postisnotpermitted,andwillresultindisqualification.

Prizes:Worth1k

Deadline:24thJune,11:59PM

ForQueriesContact:
SahasAggrawal
 InstituteDanceSecretary,IITBombay
sahasaggarwal740@gmail.com
7045800512

LITERARYARTS
Itselemental,MydearWatson

Description:CreativeWriting
JudgingCriteria:

Rules:Word limit 50.

Prompt: The writing should be based on any of the 4 elements (earth, fire, water or air).
Upload your writing as a facebook post with the hashtag #TheCultOnlineChallenge.

Theentryshouldalsobemailedtojrrt.grrmartin@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<entryname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktotheupload.

Prizes:Worth1k

Deadline:24June,11:59PM

Norhymeorreason

Description:ConstrainedWriting
JudgingCriteria:

Rules: Make a 4 line poem with aabb rhyme scheme. Last words for the first and third lines are
orange and purple respectively.
Upload your writing as a facebook post with the hashtag #TheCultOnlineChallenge.

Theentryshouldalsobemailedtojrrt.grrmartin@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<entryname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktotheupload.

Prizes:Worth1k

Deadline:24June,11:59PM

ForQueriesContact:
JibiteshBehera
InstituteLiteraryArtsSecretary,IITBombay
jrrt.grrmartin@gmail.com
7894743730

FILM&MEDIA
TRAILERMASHUP

Description- Mix up trailers of two or more Films/Anime/TV series.Make a trailer of any

film/anime/Tv Series by combining the video of the same with the audio and soundtrack of
another one or more trailers.

Rules-
Time Limit 1-4 minutes.
Should be a combination of at least 2 different Movies(Hollywood/Bollywood), TV Series
or Anime.
The entries should be mailed to yashjatia007@gmail.com with subject
CultOnline_TrailerMash_<Your Entry name>
The entries has to be submitted with a google drive link (sharing settings: anyone with
the link can view the file) contained in the mail with subject as mentioned above.
The entries should also be uploaded on Facebook by the participant with the hashtags
#TheCultOnlineChallenge
 The decision of the organizers/judges will be final and will not be subjected to any
change.

DEMO LINKS:
1. CIVIL WAR PARODY
2. GUARDIANS OF GALAXY VOL.2 MASH

JUDGING CRITERIA: Editing Skills, Creativity & Youtube likes.

Prizes: Worth INR 1k

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 24th June, 11:59pm

TRAVELVIDEO

Description : Feel the need of DSLRs in order to make breath-taking and mesmerizing clips?
Its time to bid goodbye to that myth as this summer we encourage you to shoot scenes that
appeal to your eyes using your own handheld smartphones! Be it a travel destination or the
beauty of your own Home Sweet Home , just take out your phones and start recording!

Rules:
Time Limit 30sec-1.5 min
The quality of the video would not be considered, so feel free to use your mobile devices
The shots taken should be original and you will be required to submit the original video
files.
The entries (along with the original videos) should be mailed to yashjatia007@gmail.com
with subject CultOnline_TravelVideo_<Your Entry name>
The entries has to be submitted with a google drive link (sharing settings: anyone with
the link can view the file) contained in the mail with subject as mentioned above.
The entries should also be uploaded on Facebook by the participant with the hashtags
#TheCultOnlineChallenge
The decision of the organizers/judges will be final and will not be subjected to any
change.
Demo Links:Market(Shot on a OnePlus)

Judging Criteria: Cinematography and Visual Appeal

Prizes: Worth INR 1k

Submission Deadline: 24th June, 11:59pm

SlowItDownChallenge!

Description: Ever wondered how cool certain aspects of your life would appear in a cinematic
slow motion along with a thrilling background track? Heres your chance to make it real! Make
and edit a clip in a cinematic slow-mo style and challenge your friends for the same!

Rules:
Time Limit : 15 seconds - 90 seconds
The quality of the video would not be considered, so feel free to use your mobile devices
The entries should be mailed to yashjatia007@gmail.com with subject
CultOnline_SlowItDown_<Your Entry name> andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktothe
upload.
The entries should also be uploaded on Facebook by the participant with the hashtags
#SSslowItDown and #TheCultOnlineChallenge . Also you must tag and challenge at
least 3 of your friends to continue the trend.
The entries has to be submitted with a google drive link (sharing settings: anyone with
the link can view the file) contained in the mail with subject as mentioned above.
The decision of the organizers/judges will be final and will not be subjected to any
change.

Demo Links: Iphone Slow Motion

Judging Criteria: Creativity, facebook likes

Prizes: Worth INR 500

Submission Deadline: 24th June, 11:59pm

DRAMATICS
SCENEKYAHAI

Description:Writeconversationonthegivensituation
Situation:
Aconversationbetweenthreecharacters:Anyoneofyourparents,maternalaunt,paternal
aunt.
Yourmaternalandpaternalauntareheretostayatyourhouse,therearetwo
roomsOneisabitbiggerthantheother.Whogetstostayinwhichroom?.....
Aconversationbetweenthreecharacters:Hawaldaar,Prisoner,Milkman.
MilkmanarrivesatthePoliceStation..

JudgingCriteria:ActivityonFacebookpost,andoverallimpact.
Rules:
1. TheentryshouldbeuploadedtoFacebookwiththehashtags#TheCultOnlineChallenge
and#MyScriptandshouldnominateasmanypeopleaspossible,forthechallenge.
2. Thesituationmustbechosenfromabove.
3. Youarefreetouseanylanguageorimaginaryprops.Thesceneentirelydependsonyou.
Avoidtheuseofslangorbadwords
4. Theentryshouldalsobemailedto-sarthakkhurana01@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<writername>_<situationname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktothe
upload.
5. Note:publicityofthepostshouldonlybedoneusingthecommentsection.Sharingof
postisnotpermitted,andwillresultindisqualification.

Prizes:Worth500/-
Deadline:24thJune,11:59PM

MOODSWINGS

Description:Recordadialoguewithdifferentemotions
Takeanydialogue.Recorditbysayingitwithadifferentfeel,
forexamplesayingthedialogue-Basantiinkuttonkesaamnematnaachnainacomicway
JudgingCriteria:ActivityonFacebookpost,andoverallimpact.
Rules:
1. TheentryshouldbeuploadedtoFacebookwiththehashtags#TheCultOnlineChallenge
and#Mah_Lyfe_Mah_Rulesandshouldnominateasmanypeopleaspossible,forthe
challenge.
2. Theentryshouldalsobemailedto-sarthakkhurana01@gmail.comwiththesubjectas
CultOnline_<entryname>andshouldcontaintheFacebooklinktotheupload.
3. Note:publicityofthepostshouldonlybedoneusingthecommentsection.Sharingof
postisnotpermitted,andwillresultindisqualification.

Prizes:Worth500/-

Deadline:24thJune,11:59PM

ForQueriesContact:
SarthakKhurana
InstituteDramaticsSecretary,IITBombay
sarthakkhurana01@gmail.com
+91-8828290959

FINEARTS
CHARACTERS
Description:
Bring alive your version of the heroes (and the heroines) you have admired (or hated :P) over
the years. Draw, sketch or paint your favourite character from the cartoons, movies or even a
figment of your imagination.

References/Demo: 1 2 3 4 5

Rules:
 1. Participants must add a signature the artwork. Also you can add caption/description with
the artwork.
2. Entries should be mailed to snehabhakare5@gmail.com with subject CultOnline__<your
name>.

Judging Criteria: Facebook Activity and Overall Impact

Deadline: 24th June 11:59pm

ForQueriesContact:
SnehaBhakare
InstitutePhotographyandFineArtsSecretary,IITBombay
snehabhakare5@gmail.com
9168398368

PHOTOGRAPHY
#myjourney

Theme: Travelling

Description: Holidays is time for most of us to travel; be it to your hometown, a trip with friends
or family or for some of us commuting in Bombay itself. Let us also begin our own journey from
your travel experiences from around the world. Share your photos and tag them using
#myjourney and #pixels_iitb on Facebook and Instagram.

References/Demo: 1 2 3 4 5

Rules:
1. Participants can add caption/description with the photograph.
2. Entries should be mailed to snehabhakare5@gmail.com with subject CultOnline__<your
name>.
3. Potohgraph st be clicked after 1st May, 2017.mu

Judging Criteria: Facebook activity and Relevance to the subject, Composition, Lighting,
Overall Impact.

Deadline: 24th June 11:59pm

 ForQueriesContact:
SnehaBhakare
InstitutePhotographyandFineArtsSecretary,IITBombay
snehabhakare5@gmail.com
9168398368