Competition of International Drawing Olympiad for Class 8

CREST International Drawing Olympiad for class 8

CREST International Olympiad (CIDO) exam is conducted globally where students from 5000+ schools participate. Students across the globe participate extensively to make their mark in the International Drawing Olympiad for class 8. Aiming for Sustainable Cities and Communities is one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), more specifically SDG 11. This goal strives to make cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030. SDG 11 encourages inclusive urban development by ensuring that cities and human settlements are designed and managed to fulfil the needs of all people, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalised populations. This entails providing appropriate housing, basic services, public areas, transportation, and infrastructure to all.

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Eligibility Criteria for Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad

  1. Students from CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Board and other educational boards are eligible to take the Olympiad test for class 8. Participation is open to students from all over the world.
  2. Candidates can enroll either independently or through their schools for the exam.
  3. Students from more than 25 nations take part in the CREST Olympiads.

Benefits of International Drawing Olympiad for Class 8

1. Drawing is a journey of lifelong learning that offers limitless opportunities for growth, exploration, and enjoyment. Regardless of whether it's pursued as a hobby, profession, or a form of personal expression, drawing enriches lives and brings joy to those who engage in it.

2. Drawing allows individuals to express themselves creatively and explore their imagination. It provides a means of communication that goes beyond words, allowing for the expression of emotions, ideas, and experiences.

Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad Registration Process

International Drawing Olympiad registration for class 8 can be done by students on their own or through their respective schools.

The school has to fill in the form present here: https://www.crestolympiads.com/register-school, and it will be contacted within 48 working hours with the next steps.

Students who register separately from school & want to appear for the International Drawing Olympiad for class 8 online test can follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the browser and copy-paste this link: https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. The registration form pops up.
3. Fill in all the registration form details.
4. Select the exam at the bottom of the details filling section in the registration form you wish to appear in.
5. Read the instructions carefully.
6. Make the payment.
7. Registration is complete.

Note:

1. International Drawing Olympiad Individual registrations by students are accepted.

2. Students who have not done registration through school will have to take exams from home. The individual participating should have a computer or laptop with a webcam and a good internet facility. The exam is monitored through a webcam.

Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad Syllabus

The eighth-grade drawing course is designed to help students enhance their drawing skills and creativity by connecting students with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), which involves various educational approaches and initiatives to raise awareness, promote understanding, and inspire action. exploring advanced techniques, mediums, and concepts. In this course, students will participate in various projects and exercises that will help them better understand the principles of art, improve their technical proficiency, and encourage them to develop their unique artistic voice. Check class 8 International Drawing Olympiad syllabus now.

Important Information:

1. Material to be used

  1. HB pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, drawing board.
  2. Colours as per requirement: Pastel colours, painting brush, crayons, oil pastel colours, pencil colours, etc.
  3. White-coloured drawing sheet

2. Drawing sheet specification

  1. A4-size drawing Sheet (size: 210 mm / 297 mm)
  2. A border of 1 cm should be given to the drawing sheet and the drawing should be done inside the borders.
  3. Candidate's name, CREST ID and Class must be written outside the border (left bottom corner) of the sheet.

3. Drawing guidelines

  1. Make sure your drawing surface is clean and flat.
  2. If you are drawing with a pencil, make sure that the images are sharp and crisp. We do not want to see any pencil marks or broken lines.
  3. After every 7-10 minutes, the student has to show his drawing to the camera for the examinee committee to keep track of the completion of the drawing failure to which may lead to the disqualification of the student.

4. Taking and uploading a photo of your drawing

  1. For taking the photo, keep your drawing on a plain background and click the picture of the drawing only, minimising the picture of the plain background. The image taken should be of high resolution.
  2. If you are scanning, make sure it has great scan quality. There should not be any grey shades or marks from the scanner.
  3. We recommend you to use Adobe Scan or Microsoft Office Scan or any other scanner which gives good output.
  4. Upload the picture of the drawing at the Google Drive here within 15 minutes of your exam submission, failing which may lead to disqualification.
  5. The size of the uploaded picture should not be more than 10 MB. Also, the format of the uploaded image should be *.jpg or *.jpeg or *.png.

5. Device to be used for examination and location

  1. The online exams are conducted on web-enabled devices like laptops, tablets or desktops with a webcam. Mobile devices are not allowed.
  2. For students of Classes KG and 1, the parent/teacher can assist the child in guiding them while uploading the image.
  3. In case the registration is not through school, the student will have to take the exam from home.

Dates and Fee for Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad

The exam dates for CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO) for Class 8 for the Academic Year 2024-25 are as given below:

Practice 2 Exam Dates

7th June 2024

Level 1 Exam Dates

6th and 19th July 2024

Last Date for Registration

It is advisable to register for the exam before July.

Level 1 Result Date

Generally, the results are announced within a month after the exam

Note: Check Olympiad exam dates for other CREST Olympiads subjects as well.

The exam fee is INR 225 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is country specific.

How to Prepare for Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad?

One should prepare well before appearing in the actual examination. The students are often confused about how to start the preparation. The best way to start the preparation is to analyze the class 8 International Drawing Olympiad syllabus. Reviewing these helps the student get a clear idea of which syllabus area needs to focus more.

Results of Class 8 International Drawing Olympiad

The results of the class 8 CREST International Drawing Olympiad can be checked by going to the official website and logging in with the students' credentials. Students can then see their scores in the dashboard's performance section. After a month from the exam of the CREST International Drawing Olympiad, the results are made public.

Awards for Competition of International Drawing Olympiad for Class 8

  1. Thrilling and mind-blowing awards are given by CREST Olympiads to students.
  2. For 50% of the top scorers, there are rewards.
  3. All participants with a percentile of 93 to 96 will get a silver medal.
  4. All participants with a percentile of 90 to 93 will receive a bronze medal.
  5. A digital participation certificate will be given to each participant. This will be available in the participant's dashboard.
  6. International Ranks 1-3 receive Achiever's Trophies, and Merit Certificate.
  7. Check Olympiad Awards & Prizes in detail now.

FAQs on International Drawing Olympiad for class 8

1. What is the syllabus for the class 8 Olympiad of Drawing ?

The eighth-grade drawing course is designed to help students enhance their knowledge to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030. Check class 8 International Drawing Olympiad syllabus now.

2. My daughter has recently given the class 8 International Drawing Olympiad examination. How can I access her result?

To view class 8 CREST International Drawing Olympiad results you have to first login with your credentials on https://www.crestolympiads.com/login

Then go to the Dashboard -> Performance -> Results -> Select CIDO > result page will show up.

3. Whom should I contact for queries related to International Drawing Olympiad exams for class 8?

For any query related to the International Drawing Olympiad exams for class 8, use the below details to get resolved.

CREST Olympiads contact number: +91-98182-94134
CREST Olympiads email: info@crestolympiads.com

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