FESTOCOMM 2011 - BATTLEGROUND

Event Rules/Rounds/Eliminations
1. All competitions are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students only. 2. Each participant to carry their college ID proof. 3. Each participant must provide FOC team with his/her name, address, age, telephone number and email details if he/she wishes to enter a competition. The team will only use the personal details for the purposes of administering this competition, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without his/ her permission. 4. Participants are requested not to wear any apparels with their college logo. 6. The competitions are not open to any one involved in the running of the competition, or their immediate family members. 7. FOC team reserves the right to cancel any competition at any given stage. 5. The judges' decision for every competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10. Participants must not to drink or smoke on the campus or carry any illegal substance. If found to be doing so, participants will immediately be disqualified and asked to leave the campus premises. 11. Participants are to report to the registration desk on arrival. 12. Any kind of misconduct or violence will result in the disqualification of the participant.

9. FOC team reserves the right to disqualify any entry which breaches any of these rules or to withhold a prize if in its opinion entries do not reach the required standard.

8. If a winning entrant is unable to be contacted after reasonable attempts have been made to do so, FOC team reserve the right to either the prize to the next best entry.

FEST O WOW
War on 35mm (24 Hour Film Making)
Participants will have to register for this event in teams of 5. Each team will have to bring digital cameras/ handy cams.

Each team will get 24 hours to shoot and edit and produce their films. Extension of time will not be entertained. They will have to submit their movies before 1pm on the Final Day of FOC. The movies will be judged on the second day and best 5 selected which will be judged further. The movie should not be longer than 5 minutes.

Each team will have to shoot the happenings in and around FOC for the three days and finally make a short documentary or movie on the theme WAR based on those clippings.

Jorjugaad
Jor Jugaad is fast-paced event. With the time limit set between 60 to 90 minutes. Teams have to compete against each other, in order to collect a set number of items and emerge as winners. The catch is, they cannot buy any item. Every article has to be borrowed. Every team will be given maps, detailing sections and areas they are allowed to search and peruse for clues. Any team, found violating restricted areas, will be immediately eliminated from the competition. Any team found exchanging currency in exchange of said article will have to forfeit the event. Team members have to ensure co-operation, not only between each other, but with other teams also. Stealing is strictly prohibited. If any item is found to be pilfered, the team stands ousted. A camera phone is mandatory for each team. From a collection of 75 items, teams have to attain 60 items and no less. Items will be categorised as easily attainable, attainable and impossible. Teams can be marked on the basis of the difficulty level. All instructions have to be followed with judicious detail. Team members will be observed and marked on the basis of their presence

Shutterbug (Photography)
Pictures to be taken by D-SLR (manual mode)only and should ideally be between 3mb to 5mb (JPEG). The theme for the photography competition would be given on the spot. Elimination Round

A prop would be given which have to be photographed using it as the subject. Other subject may/may not appear in the picture but ideally the main attention should be on the prop. Selection would be based upon the creativity used in capturing the prop. Final Round This would be a theme based round which would be disclosed on the day of the event. A maximum of 3 entrants per college would be entertained. Each entry must have a title and location and may include an optional description Deadline for receiving entries would be notified on the day of competition. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The participants must agree to take part in any competition publicity if asked to do so. The participants must supply full details as required above, and comply with all rules to be eligible for the prize(s). No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently. The participants entry must be entirely your own original work, not defame anybody nor breach any copyright.

The mode of submitting the entries would be softcopy format.

Images of captive animals photographed in zoos and commercial game farms are also prohibited, however, photos from state and national wildlife preserves are allowed.

If the participants photograph features any recognisable person or people, written permission should be obtained for the image to be entered in the competition and to be published online and in all media as required.

Entrants must not submit images that involve the willful harassment of wildlife, damage to the environment by the photographer, the taking of risks, or that infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person.

 All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos should be original, no photo shop or any other type of editing is allowed whatsoever. Photo captions must accompany all submissions, and should include the subject of the image, the location the image was taken, and the name of the photographer(s). Please clearly label animals as wild in digital caption information to assist judges in determining eligibility. All the entries are property of SIMC and may be used in the manner as may please. Yet the photographers credit would be duly given.

AD-Vantage Point (Mobile Ad-film making)

Only one team can represent each college. Each team can have 2 participants. Every team has to register in advance. Entry closes 15 minutes after the event starts If a registered team does not turn up on the day of event, the college will suffer negative marking Every Team should carry a mobile with camera. Every team should carry their own lap top for editing Topic will be given on the spot. Maximum length: 30 secs. Incase the team is caught cheating, they would be disqualified.

Lock n load (Web designing)

Participants have to use the computers provided to them by the college. All Computers are equipped with the Adobe Creative Suite CS4. Briefing for the website would be done on the spot. The total website files should not exceed 2MB. The participant is allowed to use any type of format/coding/designing for developing the website. Any software from the computer can be used. Auto Web Creator Softwares are restricted. Basic Softwares (for eg. DHTML Menu Creators) can be downloaded on the spot. Royalty Free Stock Images can be used.

Man vs. Food (Eat-compete)

Eat-Compete dares the brave of the belly, to eat one sumptuous vada-pav ,

with an equally unappetizing drink, thereby roving his mettle. The participant who eats and drinks the maximum, is the winner. The participants will have their right hand tied behind their back, in order to increase the difficulty level. One round, consists of unwrapping the vada-pav , eating it, and washing it down with a deadly concoction. If a participant spills the drink, or the vada-pav, a fresh one will have to be consumed. One set will consist of five vada-pavs , combined with a concoction.

The Amazing Race

The objective of the race is to arrive first at "pit stops" at the end of each leg of the race to avoid coming in last, which carries the possibility of elimination or a significant disadvantage in the following leg (segment). The clues (cryptic hints) provided in each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task, either together or by a single member. Teams are progressively eliminated until three are left; at that point, the team that arrives first in the final leg is awarded the prize. Route markers - Route Markers are uniquely-colored flags that mark the places where teams must go and will receive clue envelopes. Clues - When teams start a leg, arrive at Route Markers, or complete certain tasks, they normally receive an envelope that contains their next clue inside.

Detour - A Detour presents the team with a decision between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons. Teams are given several details about both tasks. A team may choose to switch tasks as many times as they wish with no penalty other than the time lost in attempting the tasks and traveling between task locations. Roadblock - A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform.. Once a team member has been selected, s/he cannot switch. Fast Forward - A Fast Forward is a task that, once completed, allows the team that completes it to bypass all remaining tasks in the leg and proceed directly to the Pit Stop. Only one team may complete a Fast Forward in any given leg, and a team may only complete one Fast Forward in the entire Race. Multiple teams may undertake Fast Forward tasks, but only the first team to complete the task gets credit.

Yield - The Yield, allows any one team to force another team to stop racing for a predetermined amount of time.

U-Turn - The U-Turn, is similar in format to the Yield; however, it is always placed immediately after a Detour. After completing their Detour option, a team may use their U-Turn ability to force another team to backtrack and complete the Detour option they did not previously complete. Pit Stops Pit Stops are the final destination in each leg of the race, and where all non-eliminated teams go after checking in at the mat. 2 Pitstops in the entire course of the race and then a final finishing point...

The Check-in Mat - Teams complete each leg by stepping onto the Check-In Mat at the Pit Stop.

FINE ARTS
Graffiti Art
Participants will have to paint the boards only with the materials provided by the FOC team. The subject/theme for the competition will be announced 5 mins prior. Materials provide: Paint brushes, Oil Paints, Spray Containers, Rollers

Vibrant Rags (Tee Shirt Painting)

Two participants are allowed per group. Participants are to use paints that they will be provided with. No other accessories allowed apart from paint. The theme will be given on the spot. Participants should not deviate from the given theme.

Art Visage (Face Painting)

Two participants from one group will be painting on the third members face. The participant on whom the face painting is done should not contribute any idea or should not help in any way. The theme will be given on the spot. Participants should not deviate from the given theme.

 Participants will be given paints. But, if they wish to use any other material such as glitters and sparkles, they are welcome to do so. The additional materials have to be brought by the participants. Only one round and, therefore no eliminations.

Tinted Vignettes (Portrait Sketching)

Maximum of 2 entries per college.

Time limit of 120 minutes. Any extension would result in defaulting and expulsion from the competition. Graphite/Charcoal would be provided along with the paper/canvas.

LITERARY ARTS
Tehelka (Field Reporting)
Every team to carry a video camera and a laptop of their own. The teams will be provided with a microphone. Additional Sound & Light Facilities will not be provided for. The participants may promote their home team but are not allowed to demean opponent teams. The event is one of live reporting and hence, the teams are not allowed to use existing video or audio clippings. Duplication of ideas is subject to immediate elimination.

Mad Ads

A maximum of 5 participants per team allowed. A college can have multiple team entries. Participating teams will be provided with props for their performances. No-one is allowed to carry their own props. There would be 2 rounds, the 1st being Eliminations. The products would be given on the spot. Each team would be given 15 minutes for preparation & 5 minutes for performance in the elimination rounds. In the final round, each team would be given 15 minutes to prepare. Final round will have one state act & one jingle per team. Stage act- 4 minutes per team. Jingle- 1 minute per team.

Dialects (Debate)
Based on participation an elimination round will happen with a conventional debate, every participant will be given (5+2) min to speak and questions respectively.

Debate topics will be close ended. Final Round will be a parliamentary debate with 4 teams, every team given 7 min to speak and another 7 min for questions. Topics will be open ended and open to interpretation.

Social Awareness Campaign

Round 1: Online submission of Synopsis of the Campaign Design. o o o o The Synopsis should include The Topic The problem the campaign is addressing Any previously existing campaigns on the same. Personal interface with the problem.

Round 2: Round 3:

Top 10 teams will be chosen and expected to submit a promo video of the campaign. Best 5 teams will be chosen and they will come on campus to present the entire campaign in whatever form they have designed it. Besides they will require to make a 15 minutes presentation in front of the panel of judges on the campaign. The presentation must include why the problem has been taken up. What problems does this campaign address. And other details they wish to add.

Quest O Comm (Quiz)

Quest O Comm, the Quiz at FoC, comprises of three separate quizzes based on the respective themes of the day. Participants need to be aware of a host of topics including media, entertainment, sports, history and of course current affairs. All three quizzes require teams of 2 members each. There are no restrictions on the number of teams per college.

 There will be a written round of eliminations, followed by the finals.

ZEHEN (THEATRE)
Nukkad ki Nautanki (Street Play)
4 6 members per team Each team should be present on campus at least 2 hours prior to the event and report to the organisers. Each team would have a captain who would be the one and only point of contact with the organising team so as to avoid any kind of confusion. Teams would be given an hour & 15 minutes to prepare their play and they should be ready at their location 15 minutes prior to the performance time. Teams will pick location from a bowl containing chits of 4 locations. Performance time would be 5 minutes minimum and 10 minutes maximum. If a team exceeds the time limit, marks would be deducted for an extra minute and after the 12th minute, the team would be stopped abruptly by the organising team.

One Act Play

Each team will be given ONE prop around which their play has to revolve. The theme of FOC (2nd day: War Against Piracy/ Plagiarism) must be incorporated in the play It is important to note that the interpretation of the theme need not be literal. Participants can manipulate it but without losing the essence of the theme. Only 1 pre-registered team per college. 6 participants maximum in each team. A minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes will be given for performance. If the play exceeds10 minutes there will be negative marking. The prop MUST BE present on stage at all times. Costumes are semi-important. DO NOT SPEND. Pre-recorded music (mp3) is an option, which can be used by the participants. The play can be in Hindi, English or Marathi. Use of obscene language or gestures will lead to disqualification. Stage requirements must be submitted on the 1st day of FOC itself. Usage of music and/or SFX is compulsory even if minimal.

FOC-ON AIR
RJ HUNT
One Pair or Two Single can enter from each college. Participants have to prepare radio script on a given topic. Topic will be provided at the time of registration. RJing time limit: 1 min (+ 30sec grace). Language Hindi/English/both. Two of the best RJs will be awarded.

Registration details Colleges will be informed of the contest and will be asked to send their best RJs. Final list of participants to be ready 7 days prior to the event. Number of rounds | Event time: 30 mins | Upto 15 Participants : One round, No Elimination 15+ Participants : Elimination Round & Final Round

Radio Jingle
One team of two participants per college Participants have to make a jingle on the given theme/product/service/idea Topic would be provided at the time of registration Time limit 45seconds (presentation) Language Hindi/English One best team to be awarded

Registration details Entries close 7 days prior to the event. No. of rounds | Event time: 15 mins | One round, No Elimination

PERFORMING ARTS
Mr. & Ms. Fest-o-com (Personality Contest)
Introduction and talent round- 16 participants (8 girls/8 boys) - after questionnaire elimination (40 minutes) The participants will come and introduce themselves followed by a performance displaying their talent. For/ Against- 12 contestants One participant will get 2 minutes Number of participants to be selected after round one - 12 (six girls/ six guys)

Two contestants (a girl and a guy) will be given a topic. They will have to speak for as well as against the topic. For one minute if the girl speaks for the topic, the guy will be speaking against the topic. The next minute it will be opposite. Time- 2 minutes each (a couple- 4 minutes) Total time taken- 30 minutes Dialogue round- after round 2 eliminations- 8 contestants In this round, a clip from a movie will be played on mute. The contestant has to deliver dialogues on the spot. Derogatory language will not be tolerated. (Participant will be given a warning once and if still he/she continues, he/she will be disqualified. If they want, they can bring in an extra partner (but he/she shouldnt be one of the participants and we should be informed about this during the registrations itself so accordingly we can arrange duo or singular clips) Per participant (2 minutes) Total time- 20 minutes Jeopardy round- After round 3 eliminations 4 contestants (2 girls, 2 guys) Usually, a question is followed by an answer, but in this round, it will be the opposite. The contestant will have to form question based on answer given by the host. If he manages to form the correct relevant question then he/she will gain points. Total time- 10 minutes It will be a buzzer round consisting of 21 questions. Total time for the event Time between the events- 20 Based on this event the judges will mark the contestants. The judges will total the points received by the final four in various rounds and decide upon the winner. Audience will also get a chance to judge the

event. Their votes will hold 40% weightage. Voting process will be conducted. Each participant will be assigned a particular colour, so that it is easier for the audience to vote. The voting will happen on the 2nd day itself. One-person, one vote. The final results will be announced on the third day at the sun downers. General Rules: In case of derogatory usage of words, the contestant will be disqualified. In case of cheating in any of the rounds the contestant will be disqualified and another will be chosen in his/her place for the next round. If a contestant fails to give any required details prior to the contest, he/she will not be considered as a participant. False information will lead to disqualification of the contestant. Decent dress code has to be followed.

Dore mi fa (Duet Singing)

There will a preliminary round and a final round. Each team will be given a time limit of 3 minutes to sing in the preliminary round and 5 minutes to sing in the final round.

Nachna mere naal (Bollywood Dance)

Urban Jam! (Street Dance)

A maximum of 2 entries will be accepted per college. Each team will have 6 to 8 participants. The maximum time of performance will be of 6 minutes per teams. A story to be staged on stage using the Bollywood songs. The story may range from love story to patriotism as per your imagination but it should reflect the essence of Bollywood drama.

A maximum of 2 entries will be accepted per college. Each team can have a maximum of 15 participants. Each team will be given a maximum of 6 minutes to perform. This competition consists of only one final round where the groups would give their performances and judged accordingly.

War of Words (Rap Battle)

Elimination Video submission where participants will have to upload the freestyle original composition of 45 seconds on fest-o-comm website. Link will be provided on the website. This will be for those who are unable to come for elimination round. Any national or international participant can use that link. o There will be on the spot registration also and they will have to go through the same rules as those who submit video. o The judging will be done on the basis of the flow, original lyrics and rhythm with the beats they perform on. o Marks: Flow: 10 Lyrics: 20 Delivery: 20

1st round: Here participant will have to cover a song of any known artist. They have to cover radio edits only. No swear words will be allowed. o Marks: overall: 20 which will be based on Judges Judgement 2nd round: Here participants will have to rap freestyle against one the participant. Two participants will freestyle against each other within the duration of 45 seconds each. The best one will win and the loosing one will be knocked out. This way the rounds will go till we get two finalists. o Marks: Content/lyrics/impact on opponent: 10 Flow: 10 Delivery: 10 Outer appearance: 10 Crowds response/captivating crowd: 10

In elimination round one has to come up with an original lyrics. The participant will also have to give the name of the beats they will be using. Also there should not be recycling which means one cannot repeat the rhymes. No swear words allowed in the entire competition. In freestyle, one can direct the rap only to the opponent. One cannot target his religion, family or any other sentiment. While covering one has to tell the name of the song and the artist. The overall marks will be given on the basis of lyrics, flow (rhythm and rhyme), Delivery (energy, pitch, confidence) and outer appearance.

Final Round: Here the participant will have to freestyle against each other for one and a half minutes as well as will have to cover an artist also. o Marks: Content/lyrics/impact on opponent: 10 Flow: 10 Delivery: 10 Outer appearance: 10 Crowds response/captivating crowd: 10

SPORTS
Footy Wars (Rink Football)
All normal FIFA Rules apply except the ones under mentioned. One half would be for 15 minutes with a five minute break in between. Every game would be a knockout game, with draws going into penalties. Penalties will be 5 a side, followed by sudden death. 5 players to be on the field at any given point in time with 3 substitutes. Substitutions are unlimited and can be used as many times as wanted, but with clear intimation to the fourth official. No offside rule is applicable. No corners would be awarded. But for every three corners, one penalty will be awarded. A penalty will be taken from the center of the court without any keeper at the oppositions goal post. A penalty must reach the goal directly or at max at one bounce. Anything greater than one bounce will result in a no score and a goal kick for the opposition. All out of bounds balls will result in a kick-in instead of a throw-in. Goals can be scored from any position on the court, except from a kick-in. A yellow card will result in a suspension of 5 minutes during which the affected team will need to play with four players. A red card will result in a sending off, without any carry over to the next game. Referees decision will be final and binding. Any kind of disrespect will result in an appropriate card. Referees will follow all regular FIFA rules. Any kind of complaint regarding referees or rules should be directed to the fourth official before the commencement of the next match. All teams to be in proper football attire, with a solid colour t-shirt, shorts and sneakers. No studs/blades will be permitted. Shin guards can be used according to personal discretion. Any match where the teams colours clash, one of the two teams will have to wear bibs, decided by a coin toss. Eight teams will start the tournament, in a knockout format with the last remaining team winning the tournament. Teams will be notified of the match schedule a day prior to the tournament. The team names and details must be submitted a week prior to the tournament.

Shuttle Combat (Badminton)

Knock out system. Best of 3 matches 21 points each. Except for semi-finals and finals, it will be a Best of 5 matches. Only two teams allowed from each college. The first day, there will be the knockout matches. The second day there will the semi finals and finals.

Slam Dunk (Basketball)

ROUND I: Knockout round. ROUND III: Finals ROUND II: Semi-finals

Exciting Eight (Cricket)

8 players in each team 8 over per side Cricket matches to be played with soft tennis balls Matches to be played from 12am to 8pm Batsmen will be awarded 8 runs instead of 6 when the ball crosses directly over the boundary line. Any shot played like this will be termed as Patiala Shot Commentary Box will be named as Patiala House 8 runs will be deducted when a batsmen gets out 2 runs will be awarded to the batting team on every wide and No ball bowled by the bowling team There will be provision of Free Hit Two overs will be considered as bowling power play One over will be considered as batting power play Each bowler will be allowed to bowl maximum two overs. If a match gets tie then one over match will be played between the respective team and the team scoring maximum runs will win Last over of every innings will be of 8 balls overas the name suggests exciting eight

Captain will be given an option to declare the playing batsmen's innings if the playing batsman is not performing as per his expectations. That declared batsmen can bat after few overs as per the captains decision One player will be considered as a Super Substitute player i.e. he can either bat or ball by replacing any one of the first 8 playing players

FRAGATHON
Counter Strike (Days 1,2 & 3)
Each team would consist if a maximum of 3 members [1 Substitute allowed] Group system with four groups, four teams in each group Each team plays the other three in the group and the top 2 teams qualify for the next round [Round of 16] which would be a best of three. 8 teams qualify for the quarter finals which would be a knockout round [bigger game length] 4 teams qualify for semis [knockout but bigger game length] Finals would be a best of 3 games event with 3 maps each In case of a tie, there would be a tie breaker of 3 rounds.

Game Rules: Each team plays the other three teams in their group once Each fixture will have teams playing a Frag match where they would play 15 rounds each as Counter terrorists and Terrorists. Maps would be decided by the moderators [Will vary every time] Teams will play 3 maps with 11 rounds against each other in the round of 16 Teams will play 3 maps with 15 rounds against each other in the Quarters and semis Teams will play 5 maps with 11 rounds against each other in the Finals In case of a tie breaker, there would be a best of 3 rounds to decide the winner. Start money and other game rules will be provided on the spot.

SUNDOWNERS
Runway Paradiso (Fashion Show)
Elimination: Black Magic

We all live and die in a world of grey... not anymore! Whoever said blacks and whites don't exist clearly hadn't had an experience of the enticing allure of Black Magic! Purity, venality, sensuality... the dictionary would go berserk describing the immortal undead power of Black magic! Explain the unexplained, tap the supernatural, row the boat across the fatal Styx and build your inner bewitching diva... after all white is as cold as black is bewitching! Let black be the signature of your sensuous flickering flames... and the runway with its intensity!
Each team can have 10-16 participants. If the team is selected for the finals,

there should be no change in the team members. The round is of 5 to 7 minutes. Mail the team details and any video link (media share or YouTube or any other such sites) or a 20 MB version of the same by the 22nd of January, 2011. Stage set-up of any kind is not required for the video. Smoking, drinking or use of any illegal substance, vulgarity or use of any inappropriate gestures in the video will not be entertained and the team will be instantly disqualified. The rules and regulations of the final rounds will be disclosed to the selected teams by 24th of January 2011.

SIMChords
Registration: Mail the band profile, facebook or myspace link (or any other) and MP3 of 1 Original Composition and link to the video of performance if any. Rules for the main day: This is a competition for semi-professional bands 4 bands will be selected to play on the final day (5th Feb) Maximum of 6 participants allowed per team - inclusive of instrumentalists and vocalists At least 1 Original composition to be played. Also, for the other tracks original compositions will be given preference over covers All teams are allowed 30 minutes on and off stage

 There is no restriction on the number of songs a band can play as long as they can manage to fit it into the time-slot A stage will be provided, with electrical connections sufficient to service a 6piece band. Monitors will be provided on the stage, as well as up to 5 microphones. A drum set will be provided. Besides these, the teams themselves will bring any other equipment. The same applies to guitar distortion boxes and similar pieces of equipment Registration will stop on the 26th of January 2011 Shortlisted bands will be informed about their participation by the FOC team Bands who are shortlisted must confirm their participation by sending a mail latest by 30th January, 2011 Judging of the event will be based on the tightness of the band, the selection of material, the individual skills of instrumentalists, the original numbers and the overall effect and the appeal of the band.