Cosplay Judging, What you need to know
Skill Categories
We want to make sure that not only are our contestants have a fun time competing, but that we also make the competition fair. We have four categories for our contestants (Young Fan, Novice, Journeyman, and Master) that help keep it fair by competing with your peers in the appropriate category.
To figure out what category you fall under, please refer to the below information:
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Documentation is REQUIRED in paper form for worksmanship judging
- Your documentation must include:
- Reference Images
- Work in Progress photos
- If you do not provide documentation, you will hurt your score
- Do not provide your documentation via electronic methods (ex. Tablet, laptop, cellphone, etc.)
- DO NOT ASSUME THE JUDGES WILL KNOW WHAT YOUR COSTUME IS ABOUT.
- If you have any questions about documentation, please reach out to the cosplay department at Cosplay
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Rehearsals will be on Saturday with pre-assigned times.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Even if you are Performance Only, you still must attend the morning meeting on Saturday.
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Judging for Workmanship Awards will take place prior to the start of the Masquerade.
- All entrants are to arrive to Workmanship judging in full costume and makeup.
- To be eligible for Workmanship Judging, you must have handmade the following percentage of your costume per level:
- Novice – 70%
- Journeyman – 80%
- Master – 90%
Special Qualification and Considerations
We also have a sub-category:
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Documentation is REQUIRED in paper form for worksmanship judging
- Your documentation must include:
- Reference Images
- Work in Progress photos
- If you do not provide documentation, you will hurt your score
- Do not provide your documentation via electronic methods (ex. Tablet, laptop, cellphone, etc.)
- DO NOT ASSUME THE JUDGES WILL KNOW WHAT YOUR COSTUME IS ABOUT.
- If you have any questions about documentation, please reach out to the cosplay department at Cosplay
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Rehearsals will be on Saturday with pre-assigned times.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Even if you are Performance Only, you still must attend the morning meeting on Saturday.
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Judging for Workmanship Awards will take place prior to the start of the Masquerade.
- All entrants are to arrive to Workmanship judging in full costume and makeup.
- To be eligible for Workmanship Judging, you must have handmade the following percentage of your costume per level:
- Novice – 70%
- Journeyman – 80%
- Master – 90%
If you are unsure which category you should enter please contact the Cosplay Contest staff.
Due to time constraints for our show extended performance times are not available. Please plan accordingly.
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Documentation is REQUIRED in paper form for worksmanship judging
- Your documentation must include:
- Reference Images
- Work in Progress photos
- If you do not provide documentation, you will hurt your score
- Do not provide your documentation via electronic methods (ex. Tablet, laptop, cellphone, etc.)
- DO NOT ASSUME THE JUDGES WILL KNOW WHAT YOUR COSTUME IS ABOUT.
- If you have any questions about documentation, please reach out to the cosplay department at Cosplay
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Rehearsals will be on Saturday with pre-assigned times.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Even if you are Performance Only, you still must attend the morning meeting on Saturday.
Category:
Cosplay - Judging
- Judging for Workmanship Awards will take place prior to the start of the Masquerade.
- All entrants are to arrive to Workmanship judging in full costume and makeup.
- To be eligible for Workmanship Judging, you must have handmade the following percentage of your costume per level:
- Novice – 70%
- Journeyman – 80%
- Master – 90%
Awards
- Judge’s Choice
- Best Young Fan
- Best Novice Performance
- Best Novice Craftsmanship
- Best Novice
- Best Journeyman Performance
- Best Journeyman Craftsmanship
- Best Journeyman
- Best Master Performance
- Best Master Craftsmanship
- Best Master
- Best in Show
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