Mapúa University is calling all artists to join its Mapúa Creative Arts Competition!
Are you a photographer, songwriter, or filmmaker with a passion for storytelling? The Creative Works Cluster of the Mapúa Institute for Creative and Research Opportunities (MICRO) invites you to join The Mapúa University Photography, Songwriting, and Music Video Competition.
All these categories are open to amateur artists enrolled or employed at Mapúa University (Intramuros, Makati, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay campuses), Malayan Colleges Laguna, and Malayan Colleges Mindanao. Each category offers cash prizes and certificates to recognize the creativity of each individual winning artist.
The deadline of entries submission via the official Google form is on November 23, 2025, Sunday. Finalists will be honored during the Awarding Ceremony on December 3, 2025, and winners will be published on the Mapúa website. All participants retain rights to their work while granting Mapúa University permission for promotional use.
For details or inquiries, interested participants may send an email to creativeworkmapua@gmail.com.
This year’s theme is “Capturing a Romantic Moment Together” for photography and the topic for songwriting and music video is “Sing Me a Love Song.” Whether through a powerful image, heartfelt lyrics, or a visually stunning music video, this is your chance to express emotion, creativity, and connection.
Mapúa Photography Contest: Capturing a Romantic Moment Together
MICRO invites amateur photographers of the Mapúan community to join the Photography Contest. With the theme “Capturing a Romantic Moment Together,” participants are encouraged to submit images that reflect love, connection, and emotion.
Eligibility
Participants eligible to join the contest include students and employees from Mapúa University (Intramuros, Makati, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay campuses), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao.
Submission Requirements
- Each photographer may submit up to five digital photos in jpeg, tiff, or png format, uploaded to OneDrive or any storage system.
- Entries must include a Word file with the photo title, photographer’s name, Mapúa and personal email addresses, mobile number, campus, department, degree program or position, a 50-word biography, a 50-word statement about the photo, and a link to the image.
- Submit via the official Google form by November 23, 2025.
Judging Criteria and Awarding
- Photos will be judged anonymously based on emotional impact, creativity, composition, storytelling, and relevance to theme.
- Winners will receive ₱3,000 (1st prize), ₱2,000 (2nd prize), and ₱1,000 (3rd prize) respectively, plus certificates.
- Finalists will be awarded during the Awarding Ceremony on December 3, 2025.
Sing Me a Love Song: Mapúa’s Songwriting Contest
Music has the power to express emotions words alone cannot capture. This year, MICRO invites amateur songwriters to share their voice in the Songwriting Contest. With the theme “Sing Me a Love Song,” the contest welcomes original compositions written in English or Filipino.
Eligibility
- Participants eligible to join the contest include students and employees from Mapúa University (Intramuros, Makati, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay campuses), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao.
- Each School, Department, or Office may submit up to three entries.
Submission Requirements
- Songs must be original compositions written in English or Filipino, running between two and a half to three minutes.
- Submissions must include a lyric sheet and a recording in .mp3 or .wav format, uploaded to a personal storage system.
- It must also include a Word document with the songwriter’s details, biography, song statement, and links to the files must be submitted via the official Google form by November 23, 2025.
Judging Criteria and Awarding
- Entries will be judged anonymously based on lyrics, melody, structure, originality, and emotional impact.
- Winners will receive ₱6,000 (1st prize), ₱4,000 (2nd prize), and ₱2,000 (3rd prize) respectively, plus certificates.
- The Top 10 finalists will perform live during the Awarding Ceremony on December 3, 2025, with one performer receiving the Best Live Song Interpretation Award.
Let your music speak. Share your story. Sing the song only you can write. Join the Mapúa Songwriting Contest and let love be heard.
Bring Love to Life: Mapúa’s Music Video Contest
Are you a filmmaker or videographer with a passion for storytelling through visuals? MICRO invites you to join the Music Video Contest. With the theme “Sing Me a Love Song,” this contest challenges you to interpret original songs from Mapúa’s songwriting competition into compelling music videos.
Eligibility
- The contest is open to amateur filmmakers and videographers enrolled or employed at Mapúa University (Intramuros, Makati, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay), Malayan Colleges Laguna, and Malayan Colleges Mindanao.
- Each School, Department, or Office may submit up to three entries.
Submission Requirements
- Music videos must run between two and a half to three minutes, be in mp4 or mov format, and must not use AI-generated or copyrighted content.
- Animation and graphics are welcome.
- Upload your video to a storage system and submit the required details and links via the official Google form by November 23, 2025.
Judging Criteria and Awarding
- Entries will be judged anonymously on visual appeal, creativity, performance, storytelling, and production quality.
- Winners will receive ₱6,000 (1st prize), ₱4,000 (2nd prize), and ₱2,000 (3rd prize) respectively, plus certificates.
- Finalists will be awarded during the Awarding Ceremony on December 3, 2025.
Let your vision sing. Join the Mapúa Music Video Contest.