03 November 2023

CSDL Conference Room

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03 November 2023
 ARAULLO UNIVERSITY CENTRAL STUDENT COUNCIL
For The Students We Remain

AUCSC MANTRA FOR A.Y. '23-'24:

SERVICE AND
EXCELLENCE IN ALL
WAYS, ALWAYS

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 ARAULLO UNIVERSITY CENTRAL STUDENT COUNCIL
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PROPOSED MOTIF:
WHITE CHRISTMAS
"White Christmas" refers to a Christmas holiday that is
characterized by the presence of snow on the ground,
creating a picturesque winter scene. In many parts of the
world, especially in regions with a cold or temperate
climate, a White Christmas is a traditional and desired
aspect of the holiday season. The idea of a white
Christmas is often romanticized in literature, music, and
popular culture, as it is associated with a festive and cozy
atmosphere.

In addition, it is also a popular movie and song in which

both highlights the concept and importance of
togetherness and fellowship (pakikipagkapwa).

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PROPOSED COMPETITION THEME:

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA
In line with the invitation of PHINMA Education to make the
lives of others better, the presentation for the different
competitions must revolve around the concept of
togetherness and fellowship (pakikipagkapwa).
With this year’s motif and theme, AUCSC is envisioning to make
this celebration a time to reflect the sentimental longing for the
simple joys during the holiday, an idealized Christmas where
people come together, share their love and friendship, and
enjoy the beauty of a snowy holiday setting.
Overall, this celebration will highlight the importance of shared
moments and connection with others during the Christmas
season, emphasizing the value of community and love during
this festive time of year.

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LSC AND RSO COMPETITION:

CHRISTMAS TREE
MAKING COMPETITION
Paskong Araullian is an annual event to celebrate the Christmas season at the
university. In line with this celebration, the AUCSC is holding a competition to
create a Christmas Tree crafted from recyclable materials. In line with our
Christmas Lighting Ceremony that has been a traditional project of the Center for
Student Development and Leadership in partnership with AUCSC, this Christmas
Season, we are bringing back the Christmas Tree Making Competition as part
of our celebration with the motif, White Christmas.

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 GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE MAKING COMPETITION
The competition is to be participated by both the Local Student Councils (LSC) and
Recognized Student Organizations (RSO).
Only 10,000 pesos is allowed as the maximum budget for this segment. Prior to the
start of the competition, liquidation of the segment's total expenses must be passed.
The sketch of each LSCs and Grouped RSOs must be submitted to the AUCSC office
by November 13. Failure to comply within the time frame will result in deductions.
The Christmas Tree Making Competition must be made inside the campus only.
We must adhere to the ongoing AUCSC Zero Basura Program; thus, the use of plastics,
Styrofoam, straws, or any other items made of plastic is not allowed. The cleanliness of
the area must always be observed, and once done, the area must be cleaned. Failure to
do so will result in receiving a memo from the AUCSC.
Going, visiting, peeking, and trespassing, as well as borrowing supplies and equipment,
is not permitted between RSOs and LSCs unless all parties have consented to do so. If
permitted, make sure to notify AUCSC of any possible minor difficulties for all
participants.

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 GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE MAKING COMPETITION
Any requests or considerations made to the AUCSC will be reviewed by the RSOs and
LSCs through a poll that will last for 30 minutes. If you choose not to participate in
the poll, you are granting the AUCSC full authority to decide on the requested or
considered matter.
For this year’s competition 2-3 RSOs will be grouped and will be the only teams
competing against one another, same goes with the LSCs.
The final output must be presented by November 29 to CSDL and AUCSC. No further
revisions or polishing are allowed after the due date.
All university-wide organizations will be organized into groups (PICE-AUSC will be
included), and the selection process will involve a random drawing method, such as
the fishbowl approach. Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) affiliated with
specific departments will automatically form cohesive groups.
Each Christmas tree should be limited to a height of 6-7 feet and must feature a one
(1) Snowman Icon measuring 2-3 feet for the LSCs and 5 feet Christmas tree for
the RSO with a one (1) 2 feet snowman icon. Must be lit and have its individual switch.

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 GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE MAKING COMPETITION
The base of the LSCs Christmas Trees will be provided by AUCSC. For the grouped RSOs,
they will create their own base.
The Christmas Tree and the Snowman Icon must be painted white, for the decorations,
the organizations have the freedom to paint it with the color of their choice.
All Christmas Tree must be made by the members of the organization/council, teachers
and advisers are not allowed in the making of the Christmas Tree.
Everyone is expected to maintain cleanliness in their respective areas, the CSDL/AUCSC
will conduct a weekly check and will give a 1-point deduction for those uncleaned and
dirty areas.
The Christmas Tree and Snowman Icon should only cover a maximum area of 8ft x 8ft.
The Christmas Tree shall have a description. The description size is 1/8 illustration board.
All participants must provide their own 5-meter electrical wire.
Winners will be announced on the evening of the Christmas Tree Lighting.
The decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.
The Christmas Tree must adhere to this year’s Paskong Araullian motif: White Christmas.

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 PRIZES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE MAKING COMPETITION
LOCAL STUDENT COUNCILS
CHAMPION 7,000.00

FIRST RUNNER UP 5,000.00

SECOND RUNNER UP 3,000.00

PRIZES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE MAKING COMPETITION

RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CHAMPION 5,000.00

FIRST RUNNER UP 3,000.00

SECOND RUNNER UP 2,000.00

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 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FOR CHRISTMAS TREE
MAKING COMPETITION
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ORIGINALITY - 20%
VISUAL COMPOSITION - 20%
USE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS - 20%
SYMBOLISM USED - 15%
DURABILITY - 10%
OVERALL IMPACT - 10%
FACEBOOK REACTIONS - 5%

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DEPARTMENT COMPETITION:

ARAULLIAN
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
In line with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony which is an institutional event
organized by the Center for Student Development and Leadership, in partnership
with Araullo University Central Student Council. For this year's celebration, an
Araullian Christmas Musical will be conducted. The contest will take place on
the night of December 1.
Christmas musicals often feature a combination of music, singing, dancing,
acting, and sometimes even elements like special effects, costumes, and
elaborate set designs. The storyline and content of these musicals are centered
around themes related to Christmas.

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 GUIDELINES FOR ARAULLIAN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
This competition is open to all the departments of PHINMA Araullo University.
The group should be composed of ten (10) to twelve (12) members, it can be all
male/female or combination of both and two (2) faculty members are allowed to join.
Each competing department should conceptualize, write a screenplay, and present the
scenario in the form of a musical play.
The theme of the presentation should focus on “pakikipagkapwa”.
The duration of the play must be a minimum of four (4) minutes and a maximum of
five (5) minutes. Lack or excess on the required time duration will result to deduction of
points.
The language to be used in the musical performance must be appropriate and suitable
to any age or group.
The medium of delivery must either be in Filipino, English or Taglish. Adlibs and
improvisations in words and actions are allowed as long as it is not profane, obscene or
harmful.

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 GUIDELINES FOR ARAULLIAN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Choreography will be allowed as well as minimal use of props.
Use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke, combustible materials, and the likes are strictly
prohibited.
Groups may wear any costume/attire and must adhere to the university policies. Usage
of any plastic is strictly prohibited, those who will not follow will result to instant
disqualification.
The musical play must be consisting of three (3) Christmas Songs (it can be a local
and/or foreign Christmas songs, and usage of novelty songs are prohibited).
The competing groups can revise the lyrics of their chosen song to fit their desired
story line.
Groups can do a mashup or medley as long as it will only be limited to three (3) songs.
The musical play shall not be dominated with exchanging of dialogues, since this is a
musical play.
The dialogues are dubbed but it should be delivered in a musical way. On the other
hand, the Christmas songs must be performed live.

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 GUIDELINES FOR ARAULLIAN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
The musical accompaniment including the dubbed dialogues must be submitted to the
technical committee on or before November 29 at the CSDL Office.
Trailer Video about the group will be required. Videos must not exceed 1 minute and not
less than 45 seconds. Videos must be submitted on or before November 29 in MP4
format (1920 x 1080 p) at the CSDL Office.
Entries that will fail to follow the guidelines will be penalized with a corresponding one
(1) point deduction for each violation.
The CSDL with the AUCSC will serve as the technical committee which will be
responsible in determining the violations that will be committed during the performance.
Budget will be limited to 10,000 pesos.
The decision of the Board of Judges who will be selected will be considered final and
irrevocable.
Winners will be announced immediately after the performances.

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 PRIZES FOR ARAULLIAN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
CHAMPION 7,000.00

FIRST RUNNER UP 5,000.00

SECOND RUNNER UP 3,000.00

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FOR ARAULLIAN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

MUSICALITY (Melody, Harmony and Relevance of the Musical Soundtrack) - 30%
ACTING (Characterization, Use of Voice and Energy Levels, and Use of Stage Space) - 20%
RELEVANCE TO THE THEME - 20%
OVERALL PERFORMANCE and PRODUCTION (Stage Presence, Props and Costumes) - 15%
TRAILER VIDEO - 10%
AUDIENCE IMPACT - 5%

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PHINMA AU WIDE COMPETITION:

KWENTO NG PASKO:
A CHRISTMAS SHORT
FILM MAKING CONTEST
For this year’s Paskong Araullian, a Short Film Making Contest will be conducted
to help people embrace the holiday spirit, spread joy, and create a sense of
togetherness. Christmas short film making contests can be relevant for a variety of
reasons, including celebrating the holiday spirit, fostering creativity, engaging the
community, and offering entertainment. They provide an opportunity for
filmmakers to showcase their talent and bring joy to a wide audience during the
festive season.

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 GUIDELINES FOR SHORT FILM MAKING CONTEST
The event is open to all bona fide students of PHINMA Araullo University.
The group may be composed of solo or group (maximum of 5 members/actors.)
The registration for the contest will be through a Google Form that will be posted on
November 6, 2023 at the Araullo University Central Student Council Facebook Page.
The registration duration will run from November 6, 2023 until November 17, 2023.
The short film must be the original production of the participants (script/dialogue,
video shots, and story line.)
The participants may choose any theme for the short film except horror.
The short film must revolve around the theme of Pakikipagkapwa-tao.
The script/dialogue and musical choice may either be in English, Filipino or Taglish.
Film entries must be at least three (3) minutes but not exceeding five (5) minutes,
including intro and extro. 1 point would be deducted every 15 seconds.
The short film entry must not have been used in any previous competitions or
commercially released (i.e., recorded and commercially distributed, sold to the public or
uploaded in any online/social media platforms).

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 GUIDELINES FOR SHORT FILM MAKING CONTEST
Words with registered trademarks/brand names, explicit and offensive lyrics, are
strictly not allowed.
Short film entries must be in landscape orientation in an mp4 format and should be
emailed at aussg@au.phinma.edu.ph on or before November 24, 2023, 11:59 P.M.
Title should follow the format: Team_Title.mp4
All short film entries shall be considered FINAL once submitted and cannot be modified
nor altered prior to the selection and announcement of winners. In case of minor
changes or as the need arises, the discretion of this matter will be upon the organizers.
The participants must signify that their entries are all original and had not been used
nor published in any mode of publication before this competition. They must also
agree that their work shall be used by PHINMA Araullo University for promotional
purposes.
Any violent words, distasteful behavior, lyrics that could encourage negative conduct
and or damage the reputation, premises and properties of the organizers and PHINMA
Araullo University will result in automatic disqualification of the team.

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 GUIDELINES FOR SHORT FILM MAKING CONTEST
Any violation mentioned above, not pertaining to automatic disqualifications, shall result
in a 2-point deduction from the overall score.
Winning entry shall be owned by PHINMA Araullo University and may be officially used in
all functions with proper attribution to the winning team.
The videos will be posted in the Official Facebook Page of the Araullo University Central
Student Council on November 27. The number of reactions of the video will matter
in the judging, reacting will be open until November 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
The winning short film will be played and awarded during the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
PRIZES FOR SHORT FILM MAKING CONTEST
CHAMPION 5,000.00

FIRST RUNNER UP 3,000.00

SECOND RUNNER UP 2,000.00

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 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FOR KWENTO NG PASKO:
SHORT FILM MAKING CONTEST
EXECUTION (Cinematography, Editing) - 30%
STORYTELLING (Relevance to the Theme and Originality) - 30%
IMPACT(Acting) - 20%
SOUND DESIGN - 10%
FACEBOOK REACTIONS - 10%

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 SUMMARY OF BUDGET DEADLINES
DATE TIME DESCRIPTION PLACE OF
SUBMISSION

Budget Proposal
November 09, 2023 10:00am (Araullian Christmas Musical, CSDL Office
Christmas Tree Making)

November 09, 2023 10:00am Cash Advance CSDL Office

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 SUMMARY OF COMPETITION DEADLINES
DATE TIME DESCRIPTION PLACE OF
SUBMISSION

November 13, 2023 1:00pm Christmas Tree Sketch AUCSC Office

November 17, 2023 5:00pm Last Day of Registration Google Forms

(Short Film Making)

November 24, 2023 11:59pm Deadline of Submission AUCSC Email

(Short Film Making)

Deadline of Submission
November 29, 2023 1:00pm (Musical Accompaniment and CSDL Office
Trailer Video)

November 29, 2023 3:00pm Deadline of Submission AUCSC Lounge

(Christmas Tree Making)

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