Table 2

Topics discussed during the workshop and the judging criteria for the music pieces

Topics discussed during the workshop	Judging criteria for the music pieces
Have there been any reported cases of eye problems among children in your community/schools? If yes, what eye conditions were found among the children? What are the main reasons children do not access eye health services in your community? What art forms can you think of to effectively share child eye health messages to the community? For each art form, consider any advantages and challenges (ethical issues, literacy levels, cultural sensitivity, cost, sustainability, etc) that we might face. What key messages must be conveyed to the community about child eye health to improve service uptake? What is needed to implement Zanzibar’s arts-based eye health education strategy programme? What do you want to achieve in Zanzibar’s arts-based eye health education strategy programme? What are the concerns you have about the arts-based possibilities discussed? And, how may they be addressed?	Content appropriateness The relevance of thematic content. Appropriate for use among children and community. Culturally acceptable content. The key messages were comprehendible. Lyrical quality Included key messages as instructed in the competition brief. Lyrics that can capture the interest of children and adults. The audience can easily understand the lyrics. Artistic value Emotional melody with cadences (surprises). Melody is relatable to the audience. Rhythm well executed.

Topics discussed during the workshop

Judging criteria for the music pieces

Have there been any reported cases of eye problems among children in your community/schools? If yes, what eye conditions were found among the children?
What are the main reasons children do not access eye health services in your community?
What art forms can you think of to effectively share child eye health messages to the community? For each art form, consider any advantages and challenges (ethical issues, literacy levels, cultural sensitivity, cost, sustainability, etc) that we might face.
What key messages must be conveyed to the community about child eye health to improve service uptake?
What is needed to implement Zanzibar’s arts-based eye health education strategy programme?
What do you want to achieve in Zanzibar’s arts-based eye health education strategy programme?
What are the concerns you have about the arts-based possibilities discussed? And, how may they be addressed?

Content appropriateness

Lyrical quality

Artistic value