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ITEC Student Technology Fairs
New: Press Release Form 1
Press Release Form 2
ITEC is sponsoring three regional student technology fairs in the spring of 2009. The dates and locations are:
Eastern Region (AEA 1, 9, 10 and Great Prairie)
TBD at Grant Wood AEA
Central Region (AEA 11, 267 and 14)
April 14, 2009 at the Ballroom and Great Hall at Iowa State University
Western Region (AEA 8, Northwest and 13)
TBD at Dennison High School Fine Arts Center
Descriptions of Entry Categories:
1. Multimedia
An entry in this category is a product that uses sound, video, animation and other media. A multimedia project should include aspects of interactivity, user control, and non-linear construction. Storyboard required. Multimedia Judges' Rubric
2. Web Presence
An entry in this category could be a web page, push/pull subscription formats (wikis, blogs, podcasts, enhanced podcasts, etc.), WebQuests or a combination. Project should run from a computer provided by the entrant the day of the Tech Fair. Pre-planning documentation materials and flow chart or storyboard are required. Web Presence Judges' Rubric
3. Programming
An entry in this category may be created using an authoring program or program environment. Entries may include, but are not limited to, robotics, macros, compiled applications, etc. Pre-planning documentation and flow chart is required. Programming Judges' Rubric
(Storyboarding information)
4. Video or Linear Presentation (includes animation)
An entry in this category is a non-interactive presentation that runs without operator assistance. Creation and presentation may be by computer or videotape. The presentation should tell a complete story in less than eight minutes. Evaluation of projects in this category will consider writing and exposition as well as technical expertise. Storyboard required. Video/Linear Presentation Judges' Rubric
5. Graphics/Publishing
An entry could be a printed or electronic product created using a desktop publishing or computer graphics software package. Entries could include publications such as flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters, or graphics such as logos, illustrations, or T-shirt designs. Publication software packages used may include Microsoft Word, PageMaker, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, AppleWorks, Microsoft Works, Paint Shop Pro, or QuarkXPress; graphics software used could include Ray Dream, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Enhance, Kid Pix or Photshop Elements. Include any materials that help explain the design process. Graphics/Desktop Publishing Judges' Rubric
6. 3-D Rendering/Non-linear Animation
An entry in this category is a printed, rendered, or animated product created with software including (but not limited to) CAD software, VectorWorks, Ray Dream Designer, Ray Dream Studio, Google SketchUp, or any other non-linear animation software. Entries could include architectural or mechanical designs or 3-D Worlds which include rendered architectural, mechanical and environmental objects. Printed projects or projects displayed by video or computer output should be accompanied by materials which explain how the software was used to produce the intended result and help viewers understand the design process that was used. 3-D Rendering/Non-linear Animation Judges' Rubric
7. Music and Sound Design
An entry in this category will be an original digitally created aural or sound project. Examples include an original song, a sound story, sound track for a movie, a 60-second radio commercial or other similar product. Demonstration and presentation will be done via headphones. A script or flowchart of the process including the development tools used is required. Music / Sound Judges' Rubric
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