Copyright: All entries must be the original work of the student participant or student team. All ideas, text, images (photos), computer generated, video and/or other), and sounds from other sources must be cited, including anything that is from the public domain. References and resources are to be cited using MLA (Modern Language Association) style, the most current edition. If copyrighted material is used, proper written permission must be included. Failure to follow this procedure will automatically result in disqualification of the students (all projects) and may potentially disqualify the entire chapter from the Texas TSA State Competition.
CNC/CAM and Programming Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used Computer Numerical Control or Computer Aided Manufacturing devices to create projects. Any projects in which CNC mills, lathes, computer controlled lasers, etc. were not used to produce all major components should not be entered in this category.
Judging criteria for production will be based on the following areas: degree of difficulty, appearance, finish, and craftsmanship.
Minimum Required Documentation
CNC/CAM - Wood
CNC Mill/Router
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece less than 5" x 5" | HP5300 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece less than 10" x 10" | HP5301 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece not exceeding 20" x 20" | HP5302 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece large than 20" | HP5303 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 2 to 5 parts | HP5304 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 6 to 10 parts | HP5305 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 11 or more parts | HP5306 |
CNC Lathe
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - Pen/Pencil | HP5307 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - Pen/Pencil Set | HP5308 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 1/2" diameter x 12" length | HP5309 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 1" diameter x 18" length | HP5310 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 2" diameter x 24" length | HP5311 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece exceeding 2" diameter | HP5312 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 2 to 5 parts | HP5313 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 6 to 10 parts | HP5314 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 11 or more parts | HP5315 |
CNC Laser Engraver
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece less than 8" x 10" | HP5316 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece not exceeding 16" x 20" | HP5317 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece larger than 24" | HP5318 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece rotary | HP5319 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 2 to 5 parts | HP5320 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 6 to 10 parts | HP5321 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 11 or more parts | HP5322 |
CNC/CAM - Other
CNC Mill/Router
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece less than 5" x 5" | HP5323 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece less than 10" x 10" | HP5324 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece not exceeding 20" x 20" | HP5325 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece large than 20" | HP5326 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 2-5 parts | HP5327 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 6-10 parts | HP5328 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 11 or more parts | HP5329 |
CNC Lathe
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - Pen/Pencil | HP5330 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - Pen/Pencil Set | HP5331 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 1/2 diameter x 12" length | HP5332 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 1" diameter x 18" length | HP5333 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 2" diameter x 24" length | HP5334 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece exceeding 2" diameter | HP5335 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 2-5 parts | HP5336 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 6-10 parts | HP5337 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 11 or more parts | HP5338 |
CNC Laser Engraver
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [OTHER Laser Engraver - single piece less than 8" x 10" | HP5339 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece not exceeding 16" x 20" | HP5340 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece larger than 24" | HP5341 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece rotary | HP5342 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 2-5 parts | HP5343 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 6-10 parts | HP5344 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 11 or more parts | HP5345 |
CNC Plasma Cutter
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece less than 12" x 12" | HP5346 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece not exceeding 24" x 24" | HP5347 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece not exceeding 36" x 36" | HP5348 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece larger than 36" x 36" | HP5349 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece rotary | HP5350 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 2-5 parts | HP5351 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 6-10 parts | HP5352 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 11 or more parts | HP5353 |
CNC Other
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Robotic Welding | HP5354 |
CNC/CAM Embroidery Single Design | HP5355 |
CNC/CAM Embroider Multiple Design | HP5356 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - less than 3.5 x 18" | HP5357 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - less than 3.5 x 18" | HP5358 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - 8 x 10" | HP5359 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - 8 x 10" | HP5360 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - Large Format | HP5361 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - Large Format | HP5362 |
Flexible Manufacturing Systems - multiple machine - multi tasks - single part, hard copy of the programs must accompany entry on USB drive | HP5363 |
Flexible Manufacturing Systems - multiple machine - multi tasks - multiple parts, hard copy of the programs must accompany entry on USB drive | HP5364 |
Flexible Manufacturing Systems - multiple machine - multi-task-video demo - 5 minute maximum | HP5365 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing - multiple machine - multi-task video demo - 5 minute maximum | HP5366 |
All work must be 100% student original produced. ALL copyright rules and regulations apply. No downloaded files of any format - in part or in whole - may be used to create any part or parts of any 3D Print/Rapid Prototype.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
CNC/CAM [ENGINEERING] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - single part | HP5367 |
CNC/CAM [ENGINEERING] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 2-5 parts | HP5368 |
CNC/CAM [ENGINEERING] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 6-10 parts | HP5369 |
CNC/CAM [ENGINEERING] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 11 or more parts | HP5370 |
CNC/CAM [ARCHITECTURE] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - single part | HP5371 |
CNC/CAM [ARCHITECTURE] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 2-5 parts | HP5372 |
CNC/CAM [ARCHITECTURE] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 6-10 parts | HP5373 |
CNC/CAM [ARCHITECTURE] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 11 or more parts | HP5374 |
CNC/CAM [BIOMED] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - single part | HP5375 |
CNC/CAM [BIOMED] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 2-5 parts | HP5376 |
CNC/CAM [BIOMED] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 6-10 parts | HP5377 |
CNC/CAM [BIOMED] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 11 or more parts | HP5378 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - single part | HP5379 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 2-5 parts | HP5380 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 6-10 parts | HP5381 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 11 or more parts | HP5382 |
Wood Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern woodworking tools, methods, and techniques to create projects. Any projects in which CNC mills, lathers, computer controlled lasers, etc. were used to produce any components should not be entered in this category. Purchased materials such as glass, mirrors, and hardware must be listed in documentation and do not count as an additional construction material.
Judging criteria for production will be based on the following areas: degree of difficulty, appearance, finish, and craftsmanship.
Minimum Required Documentation
Wood - Manual Turning (No CNC)
Projects in this category are crafted using traditional lathe and turning tools. Example projects include but not limited to lamps, candlesticks, walking canes, and bowls.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
PEN OR PENCIL INDIVIDUALLY | HP5500 |
PEN AND PENCIL SET | HP5501 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 12" | HP5502 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 24" | HP5503 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 36" | HP5504 |
LENGTH OVER 36" | HP5505 |
Wood - Indoor
Projects in this category are entirely made of wood for the primary use to be indoors. Example projects include but not limited to bookshelves, tables, dressers, display cabinets, and bed headboards.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5510 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5511 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5512 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | HP5513 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | HP5514 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | HP5515 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | HP5516 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | HP5517 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | HP5518 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | HP5519 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | HP5520 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | HP5521 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | HP5522 |
Wood - Outdoor
Projects in this category are entirely made of wood for the primary use to be outdoors. Example projects include but not limited to picnic tables, outdoor furniture, tiki stands, and swings.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5525 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5526 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5527 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | HP5528 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | HP5529 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | HP5530 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | HP5531 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | HP5532 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | HP5533 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | HP5534 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | HP5535 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | HP5536 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | HP5537 |
Metals Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern metal trade tools, methods, and techniques to create projects. Purchased materials such as glass, mirrors, and hardware must be listed in documentation and do not count as an additional construction material.
Judging criteria for production will be based on the following areas: degree of difficulty, appearance, finish, and craftsmanship.
Metals - Decorative
Projects in this category are entirely made of metal for the primary use to be for decoration. Example projects include but not limited to signs, yard art, table inlays, and furniture.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5550 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5551 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5552 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 36 | HP5553 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 60 | HP5554 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 84 | HP5555 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 120 | HP5556 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 36 | HP5557 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 60 | HP5558 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 84 | HP5559 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 120 | HP5560 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 36 | HP5561 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 60 | HP5562 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 84 | HP5563 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 120 | HP5564 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 36 | HP5565 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 60 | HP5566 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 84 | HP5567 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 120 | HP5568 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 36 | HP5569 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 60 | HP5570 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 84 | HP5571 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 120 | HP5572 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 72+ | 72+ | 120+ | HP5573 |
Metals - Functional
Projects in this category are entirely made of metal for the primary use to perform a function. Example projects include but not limited to bumpers, fire pits, grills/smokers, and farm equipment.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5580 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5581 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5582 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 36 | HP5583 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 60 | HP5584 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 84 | HP5585 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 120 | HP5586 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 36 | HP5587 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 60 | HP5588 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 84 | HP5589 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 120 | HP5590 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 36 | HP5591 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 60 | HP5592 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 84 | HP5593 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 120 | HP5594 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 36 | HP5595 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 60 | HP5596 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 84 | HP5597 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 120 | HP5598 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 36 | HP5599 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 60 | HP5600 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 84 | HP5601 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 120 | HP5602 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 72+ | 72+ | 120+ | HP5603 |
Trailers
Projects in this category mostly made of metal for the primary use as a trailer. Other materials are permitted to be used. Trailer must have a tongue and at least one axle.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Trailers - Single Axle | HP5610 |
Trailers - Double Axle | HP5611 |
Foundry
Projects in this category follow the traditional Foundry Process of heating metal to a liquid state, creating a form/mold, pouring the metal into the form/mold, cooling, and then leaving as a rough cast or finishing it to a final casting. Example projects include but not limited to pendents, mechanical parts, component bodies, and decorative statues.
Description | No. |
---|---|
FINISHED CASTING SINGLE PART | HP5620 |
FINISHED CASTING MULTIPLE PARTS | HP5621 |
FINISHED FOUNDRY PRODUCT (4 CAST PARTS OR LESS) | HP5622 |
FINISHED FOUNDRY PRODUCT (5 CAST PARTS OR MORE) | HP5623 |
ROUGH CASTING SINGLE PART | HP5624 |
ROUGH CASTING MULTIPLE PARTS | HP5625 |
Materials Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern woodworking tools, methods, and techniques to create projects. Purchased materials such as glass, mirrors, and hardware must be listed in documentation and do not count as an additional construction material.
Minimum Required Documentation
All Other Materials
Projects in this category are entirely made of one material other than wood or metal. Example projects include but not limited to RC car body, walking cane, artistic statue, PVC catapult, and drinking glass.
Project Name | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
PVC (NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED) | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5650 |
PVC (NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED) | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5651 |
PVC (NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED) | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5652 |
PVC (NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED) | 36 | 36 | 36 | HP5653 |
PVC (NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED) | 36+ | 36+ | 36+ | HP5654 |
MANUAL TURNED PEN OR PENCIL INDIVIDUALLY | HP5655 | |||
MANUAL TURNED PEN AND PENCIL SET | HP5656 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 12" | HP5657 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 24" | HP5658 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 36" | HP5659 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH OVER 36" | HP5660 | |||
INJECTION MOLDING | ALL SIZES | HP5661 | ||
VACUUM FORMING | ALL SIZES | HP5662 | ||
CASTING | ALL SIZES | HP5663 | ||
REINFORCED RESINS | ALL SIZES | HP5664 | ||
NON-ACRYLIC | ALL SIZES | HP5665 | ||
COMPOSITE | ALL SIZES | HP5666 | ||
ACRYLICS | ALL SIZES | HP5667 | ||
COMBINATION OF ANY MATERIALS | ALL SIZES | HP5668 | ||
FABRIC | ALL SIZES | HP5669 | ||
GLASS - FLAT | ALL SIZES | HP5670 | ||
GLASS - GLASSWARE | ALL SIZES | HP5671 | ||
LEATHER | ALL SIZES | HP5672 | ||
PAPER | ALL SIZES | HP5673 |
Combination of any Two Materials
Projects in this category are made of 2 or more materials including than wood and metal. Example projects include but not limited to wood and resin table tops, wood and metal furniture, and stained glass and metal yard art.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | HP5700 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | HP5701 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | HP5702 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | HP5703 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | HP5704 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | HP5705 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | HP5706 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | HP5707 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | HP5708 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | HP5709 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | HP5710 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | HP5711 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | HP5712 |
Restoration
Items that were originally commercially manufactured and have been restored to their original state. A work history must accompany the entry showing the condition of the item before the restoration. All parts not reconditioned by the student must be identified. Photos documenting the restoration process must be included in the required documentation for projects in these categories.
Description | No. |
---|---|
FURNITURE | HP5800 |
MECHANICAL/MACHINE DEVICES | HP5801 |
ELECTRICAL/APPLIANCES | HP5802 |
TOYS | HP5803 |
Recycled Materials
Items made out of a minimum of 50% recycled materials. A recycled material is defined by using an component or material in a way that it was not originally designed for. An example would be using a bathroom tissue rolls to create the inner structure of a foot stool. An example of what is NOT a recycled material is using license plates to create the outline of Texas. A work history must accompany the entry showing the recycled item before construction. Photos documenting the construction process must be included in the required documentation for projects in these categories.
Description | No. |
---|---|
WOOD | HP5900 |
METAL | HP5901 |
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS | HP5902 |
PLASTIC | HP5903 |
COMBINATION OF 2+ RECYCLED MATERIALS | HP5904 |
Graphic Design
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modem methods, equipment, and processes to create communication projects.
Screen prints: Entries must include 3 copies in order to judge consistent registration and quality, along with content, composition and overall visual effect. Maximum size not to exceed 11 x 17 inches.
GI-24 – Binding Terms
- Bound – Example, spiral bound, glued and tape, GBC Machine
- Saddle Stitch – Stapled in the fold.
Mounting boards may be used not to exceed 8-1/2" x 11" unless otherwise noted.
Minimum Required Documentation
Graphic Design
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern methods, equipment, and processes to create grphic design projects.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Business Card | HP6000 |
Certificate | HP6001 |
Flyer - Single Sheet | HP6002 |
Form - Letterhead | HP6003 |
Calender - Single Sheet | HP6004 |
Calendar - Multiple Sheet | HP6005 |
2-4 Printed Panels (Max paper size is 8.5x11) May include: invitations, greeting cards, menus, etc. | HP6009 |
5 or more Printed Panels (Max paper size is 8.5x11) May include: menus, programs, travel, marketing, information, etc. | HP6011 |
Thematic Poster - must follow the yearly conference theme set by National TSA | HP6012 |
Desktop Publishing: thematic portfolio display to promote business - Must include letterhead, business card, and flyer (Letterhead, Business Card and Flyer cannot be entered in any another category) | HP6013 |
Booklet - multiple page document (Instructional manual, memory book, course description, student handbook, etc.) Must be bound on edge | HP6014 |
Pamphlet - multiple page document - maximum size 8.5 x 11 Folded in half and stapled along the fold | HP6015 |
Yearbook Layout - Student produced 2 page spread covering school athletics, club organization, or campus event | HP6016 |
Newsletter - must include flag (heading with title, date, etc.) - single sheet - front only - Maximum sheet size 8.5 x 11 inches | HP6017 |
Newsletter - must include flag - single sheet - front & back - Maximum sheet size 8.5 x 11 inches | HP6018 |
Newspaper - must include flag - multiple sheets | HP6019 |
Magazine Layout - Student produced magazine of 5-10 pages, must have a common theme. For example fashion, cars, sports, etc. Must be submitted on 8.5 x 11 pages, bound for sale. All photos and stories must be original work of the student. | HP6020 |
Product Label - Example Soup Label (No copyrighted images allowed) | HP6021 |
Product Packaging - Provide packaging for a retail product. Eample - Electronic box, Toy, or wrapper (No copyrighted images allowed) | HP6022 |
Sticker Decal | HP6023 |
Product Graphic Printing
Product Graphic Printing entries must include one printed product in order to judge quality along with content, composition and overall effect. Product must be in a maximum of 2 gallon ziploc style clear bag with documentation inside the bag and label placed on the outside of the bag.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Computer Image Transfer (fabric, mug, etc) | HP6025 |
Sublimation (fabric, mug, etc) | HP6026 |
Screen print communication - one color on paper, fabric, or container. Should advertise a product, place or upcoming event. Can include TSA Club T-Shirt (No Commercial Screen Printing Allowed) | HP6030 |
Screen print communication - multiple color on paper, fabric, or container. Should advertise a product, place or upcoming event. Can include TSA Club T-Shirt (No Commercial Screen Printing Allowed) | HP6031 |
Technical Report
Using Word Processing software create a technical report – include a cover sheet, body of report, and bibliography. Citations and bibliography can be in either MLA or APA format.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Architecture and Construction | HP6040 |
Engineering and Design | HP6041 |
Graphic Design and Marketing | HP6042 |
Manufacturing Design | HP6043 |
Information Technology | HP6044 |
Bio-Technology | HP6045 |
Multimedia and Animation Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used Multimedia & Animation Technology to create 2D and 3D projects. Multimedia includes video, audio, graphics, and animation.
Multimedia: Entries must include two or more communications methods. A story board and brief description of the two or more communications methods used must be included.
Multimedia and Animation projects are submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements.
Video Editing/Sound Editing - must supply original footage/audio and finished copy.
Copyright: All entries must be the original work of the student participant or student team. All ideas, text, images (photos), computer generated, video and/or other), and sounds from other sources must be cited, including anything that is from the public domain. References and resources are to be cited using MLA (Modern Language Association) style, the most current edition. If copyrighted material is used, proper written permission must be included. Failure to follow this procedure will automatically result in disqualification of the students (all projects) and may potentially disqualify the entire chapter from the Texas TSA State Competition.
Uniqueness of Student Work: All student entries must be made from a single unique native file. Each project must be unique in both the final product and any associated electronic file regardless of file type. The same original document or file cannot be entered into multiple categories. Projects or portions of projects can only be entered one time.
Documentation is to be considered only when projects are being considered for a Best In State (BIS). Documentation should not be discounted because of method used - hand drawn/written vs. computer created/drawn.
Minimum Required Documentation
Computer Generated Presentation
Presentation must include a minimum of 2 of the following media: static images, audio, or video. A story board and brief description of the methods used must be included.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Computer Generated Presentation - Presentation - 1-15 slides | HP6100 |
Computer Generated Presentation - Presentation - 16-25 slides | HP6101 |
Computer Generated Presentation - Presentation - 26 or more slides | HP6102 |
Sound Editing
Sound Editing - must supply original footage/audio and finished copy.
Project Name | No. |
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Sound editing - Audio CD/USB - 30 sec | HP6103 |
Sound editing - Audio CD/USB - 60 sec | HP6104 |
Sound editing - Audio Editing - must supply original/finished copy - 15 sec max | HP6105 |
Sound editing - Audio Editing - must supply original/finished copy - 30 sec max | HP6106 |
Sound editing - Audio Editing - must supply original/finished copy - 60 sec max | HP6107 |
Sound editing - Audio Editing - must supply original/finished copy - 3 mins max | HP6108 |
Video Editing
Video Editing - must supply original footage/audio and finished copy.
Project Name | No. |
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Video editing - Video Commercial - 15 sec precisely | HP6109 |
Video editing - Video Commercial - 30 sec precisely | HP6110 |
Video editing - Video Commercial - 60 sec precisely | HP6111 |
Video editing - Video Presentation - 30 sec precisely | HP6112 |
Video editing - Video Presentation - 60 sec precisely | HP6113 |
Video editing - Video Presentation - 120 sec precisely | HP6114 |
Video editing - Video Promo/Instructional/Demo - 3 mins max | HP6115 |
Video editing - Video Album (Example: memories on video) - 5 mins max | HP6116 |
Video editing - Video Editing Musical Original Music - Max 1 song | HP6117 |
Video editing - Video Newscast - No commercially processed program - 3 mins max | HP6118 |
Video editing - Video Animation (3-5 mins) | HP6119 |
Video editing - Graphic Video (Example: Logo created in Photoshop for video) | HP6120 |
Video editing - Marketing Video (Example: Non-Profit organization video such as say no to drugs) | HP6121 |
Video editing - Video Editing - original/finished copy | HP6122 |
Video editing - Chromakey Screen - original & after - max 60 secs | HP6123 |
Video editing - Musical - Max 1 song | HP6124 |
Video editing - Music Video Lip Sync (Example: MTV, CMT Video) | HP6125 |
Video editing - Music Video Original Student - 1 song length max | HP6126 |
Video editing - Historical aspect of your community, mini encyclopedia (must include sound, text, animation, and or digital video) | HP6127 |
Video editing - Video footage only | HP6128 |
Video editing - Drone Videography less than 30 secs | HP6129 |
Video editing - Drone Videography greater than 30 secs less than 60 seconds | HP6130 |
Computer Imaging
Must cite source for Clip Art.
Project Name | No. |
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Computer Generated Graphic Art - single page - Color | HP6131 |
Computer Generated Graphic Art - single page - B/W | HP6132 |
Computer Generated Graphic Art - multiple page - Color | HP6133 |
Computer Generated Graphic Art - multiple page - B/W | HP6134 |
Computer Generated Original 3D Sci-Fi Image | HP6135 |
Computer Generated Original 3D Transportation | HP6136 |
Computer Generated Original 3D Not mentioned above | HP6137 |
Computer Generated Original Drawing Or Painting - B/W (Paint Program) | HP6138 |
Computer Generated Original Drawing or Painting - Color (Paint Program) | HP6139 |
Computer Scanner Object(s) - (Example: Montage) | HP6140 |
Computer Manipulated Scanned Image: Scanned image(s) which have been computer manipulated. Must include original image(s) | HP6141 |
Computer Manipulated Digital Image: Digital image(s) which have been computer manipulated. Must include original image(s). | HP6142 |
Desktop Wallpaper | HP6143 |
2D Animation
Project Name | No. |
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2D animation w/ sound and/or lip sync - 30 sec max | HP6145 |
2D animation - 30 sec max | HP6146 |
2D animation w/o sound - 30 sec max | HP6147 |
2D animation - 3 min max | HP6148 |
2D Animation - Open - 5 min max | HP6149 |
2D Animation - 15 sec (precisely 15 sec) | HP6150 |
2D Animation - 30 sec (precisely 30 sec) | HP6151 |
2D Animation - 60 sec (precisely 60 sec) | HP6152 |
2D Animated Commercial - 15 sec precisely | HP6153 |
2D Animated Commercial - 30 sec precisely | HP6154 |
2D Animated Commerical - 60 sec precisely | HP6155 |
Generated a Morphing Image | HP6156 |
3D Animation
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
3D animation - Introduction (Example: Spinning Logo) | HP6160 |
3D animation - Sci-Fi - 60 sec max | HP6161 |
3D animation - time-lapse - 60 sec max | HP6162 |
3D animation - open - 3 min max | HP6163 |
3D Animation - 15 sec (precisely 15 sec) | HP6164 |
3D Animation - 30 sec (precisely 30 sec) | HP6165 |
3D Animation - 60 sec (precisely 60 sec) | HP6166 |
3D Animated Commercial - 15 sec precisely | HP6167 |
3D Animated Commercial - 30 sec precisely | HP6168 |
3D Animated Commercial - 60 sec precisely | HP6169 |
Human or Animal 3D Animation - 60 sec max | HP6170 |
Webpage Designs
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Webpage Design - Individual webpages | HP6180 |
Webpage Design - School-related webpage | HP6181 |
Webpage Design - Commercial-related webpage | HP6182 |
Other
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Video Game Design 2D | HP6183 |
Video Game Design 3D | HP6184 |
Computer Assisted Tutorial to teach a subject or software | HP6185 |
Computer Based Training - Develop an interactive training module | HP6186 |
Use a programming language to make a text based interactive program | HP6187 |
Use a programming language to make a graphic based interactive program | HP6188 |
Photography Category
Items in this category involve projects in which students set-up, shoot, and develop their own photographs for presentation to a specified or general audience.
Photographs: Photos must be taken by the student unless otherwise noted. Maximum printed size for a single photographic entry is 8.5 x 11 inches and for multiple photo classifications the size limit is 22 x 28 inches. Each class will be one photograph unless specified.
Mounted Entries: Entries cannot be framed except by folded tape or suitable matting material around the perimeter. The complete assembly/mounting material, taped edges, drawings, photos, backing and cover cannot exceed 8-1/2" x 11" for single photographic entry or 22" x 28" for multiple photo classifications. Maximum thickness for single sheet is 0.125 inches.
Printing: Photo is developed by the student in a traditional film processing lab using traditional methods and practices, or digitally in the lab, classroom, at home, etc. or in a professional lab, photo store, or commercial setting.
Minimum Required Documentation
Single Photo Entries
Project Name | No. |
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Wildlife photography is a genre of photography that records the life of animals capture while in movement. | |
B/W Action/Motion Wildlife - 1 photo | HP6200 |
Color Action/Motion Wildlife - 1 photo | HP6201 |
Sports photography is a type of photography that covers every sport and sporting event, capturing the action of a game and behind the scenes of the players. | |
B/W Action/Motion Sport - 1 photo | HP6202 |
Color Action/Motion Sport - 1 photo | HP6203 |
An aerial photograph, in broad terms, is any photograph taken from the air. Normally, air photos are taken vertically from an aircraft using a highly-accurate camera. | |
B/W Aerial - 1 photo with aerial perspective | HP6204 |
Color Aerial - 1 photo with aerial perspective | HP6205 |
Wildlife photography is a genre of photography that records the life of animals in their natural settings, like in a forest or underwater. | |
B/W Animal Life - 1 photo | HP6206 |
Color Animal Life - 1 photo | HP6207 |
Architectural photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing photographs of buildings or structures. Hence, it also involves photographing the interiors and exteriors of buildings, bridges, structures, and cityscapes. | |
B/W Architecture - 1 photo | HP6208 |
Color Architecture - 1 photo | HP6209 |
Macro photography is all about showcasing a subject larger than it is in real life — an extreme close-up of something small. A full-frame insect in a five-by-seven-inch photo and a four-inch product shot of a cornflake go well above life-size: both are examples of macro photography. | |
B/W Close-up (Macro) - 1 photo | HP6210 |
Color Close-up (Macro) - 1 photo | HP6211 |
Fashion photography focuses on the display of fashion clothing and items | |
B/W Fashion Photography - 1 photo | HP6212 |
Color Fashion Photography - 1 photo | HP6213 |
Photojournalism is the process of story telling using the medium of photography as your main story telling device. While a journalist will use their pen and paper to tell stories, a photojournalist will use their camera to capture the visual representation of a story. | |
B/W Journalist Photo - 1 photo | HP6214 |
Color Journalist Photo - 1 photo | HP6215 |
Landscape photography is capturing an image that embodies the spirit of the outdoors. | |
B/W Landscape - 1 photo | HP6216 |
Color Landscape - 1 photo | HP6217 |
Underwater photography is the process of taking photographs while under water. It is usually done while scuba diving, but can be done while diving on surface supply, snorkeling, swimming, from a submersible or remotely operated underwater vehicle, or from automated cameras lowered from the surface. | |
B/W Underwater - 1 photo | HP6218 |
Color Underwater - 1 photo | HP6219 |
Portrait photography is about capturing the essence, personality, identity and attitude of a person utilizing backgrounds, lighting and posing | |
B/W Portrait Photography: One photograph of a group or individual. | HP6222 |
Color Portrait Photography: One photograph of a group or individual. | HP6223 |
Product photography, or e-commerce photography as it's sometimes known, is basically what it sounds like: photos taken and used on websites and social media platforms to help drive sales of your product or service | |
B/W Product Photography: One photograph of a single product to be used in sales & advertising | HP6224 |
Color Product Photography: One photograph of a single product to be used in sales & advertising | HP6225 |
Still life photography encompasses everything that is an inanimate subject in front of a camera. | |
B/W Still Life: One photograph | HP6226 |
Color Still Life: One photograph | HP6227 |
B/W Other Photo not listed above (Not special effects) | HP6228 |
Color Other Photo (Not special effects) | HP6229 |
Special Effects Photo Entries
The following entries require 2 photos to be submitted. The first photo is the original unaltered photo. The second photo will be the final product that has been edited. Each photo must be 8.5 x 11 inches or smaller.
- NO MOUNTING! Entries in these classification can not be mounted.
- Small label on back of 2nd photo must explain effect(s)/process(es) used and can be handwritten
Special effects depend on the basic belief that photographs don't lie. They exploit this premise by presenting to the observer images that are seemingly impossible to achieve in reality or which enhance certain features of a subject beyond that achievable by normal photographic methods. These effects are achieved by manipulating the image typically using a photo editing software or app.
Project Name | No. |
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B/W Special Effects - 1 photo - single effect/process | HP6240 |
Color Special Effects - 1 photo - single effect/process | HP6241 |
B/W Special Effects - 1 photo - multiple effects/processes | HP6242 |
Color Special Effects - 1 photo - multiple effects/processes | HP6243 |
Multiple Photo Entries
Photos must be taken by the student unless otherwise noted. Maximum printed size for multiple photo classifications the size limit is 22 x 28 inches. Multiple photos may be mounted or printed as a single sheet up to 22 x 28 inches.
Project Name | No. |
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B/W Journalist Photo Essay: Six to twelve photographs mounted to tell a newsworthy story. Titles and brief captions may be used. | HP6250 |
Color Journalist Photo Essay: Six to twelve photographs mounted to tell a newsworthy story. Titles and brief captions may be used. | HP6251 |
B/W Special Effects - 3 or more photos | HP6252 |
Color Special Effects - 3 or more photos | HP6253 |
B/W Technical process photo-essay - 6-12 photos mounted to explain how to do something. Titles and brief captions may be used. | HP6254 |
Color Technical process photo-essay - 6-12 photos mounted to explain how to do something. Titles and brief captions may be used. | HP6255 |
B/W Travel photo-essay - 3-6 photos mounted to share the atmosphere and feel of a place while traveling. | HP6256 |
Color Travel photo-essay - 3-6 photos mounted to share the atmosphere and feel of a place while traveling. | HP6257 |
B/W Montage - multiple photo - B/W, Color or Mix | HP6258 |
Color Montage - multiple photo - B/W, Color or Mix | HP6259 |
Drafting/CAD Category
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students created projects using traditional drafting or modern computer aided design standards practices, and methods. This category will be divided into two sections: Engineering and Architecture
Maximum sheet size in this category is 24 x 36 inches. No limit on number of sheets.
The most current version of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards of symbols and conventions will be the standard for judging.
DC: 1-1 Precision Dimensions: Entries should include such dimensioning practices as: datum line, tolerances, limits, geometric symbols, reference dimensions and BASIC dimensions, but not limited to these examples.
DC: 1-2 Development and Intersections: Each entry must be accompanied with a model. The suggested material is stiff paper fastened with tape or glue. The model may be painted to appear as metal as desired. The model must be attached to the drawing.
DC: 1-3 Fillets and Rounds: May be represented only by curved or straight lines on any drawing for clarity.
DC: 1-4 Aerospace: Aerospace is defined as anything for an aeronautical purpose or application. This may include actual aircraft or spacecraft, aircraft/spacecraft parts or projects (flight or non-flight) for NASA H.U.N.C.H. (High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware).
Free Hand Lettering: Is to be used except for CADD and INK drawings. All pencil drawings must have free hand lettering except for pre-printed title block.
Working Drawings: shall consist of the following: Multi-view drawings with dimensions necessary for manufacture, and other views such as: isometric, sections, exploded views, assembly views, charts, and notes are acceptable.
Pictorials (exploded) can be used as needed for clarity.
Working drawings may include exploded assemblies/ pictorials/ rendering to describe the various elements of the working drawings. The pictorials/ exploded assemblies may be rendered/ shown.
Multiple Sheets: Drawing sets should be fastened together along the left edge.
Pictorial: Pictorial drawings do not have to be dimensioned.
Rendering: Rendering or shading permitted for pictorials and presentations unless otherwise noted.
Pictorials on working drawings can be shaded and/or rendered.
Title Block: Title blocks may contain only the following information:
- Student Initials
- Unique Student ID Number
- Classification Number
All drawings except Presentation Drawings must be plain printed. Presentation drawings may be laminated or mounted, as long as the outside dimension of the matting or lamination does not exceed the drawing size by more than 1/2 " on any edge. Blank or mylar cover sheets are allowed on presentation
drawings.
The bold face word CADD means CADD only. All work must be done in CADD. Note: All manual drawings can be either pencil or ink.
Minimum Required Documentation
Engineering Design
For the Engineering Section this category: symbols, lettering, and standards should be used as appropriate. Common industrial practices and time savers may be used. Shading, rendering and coloring may be used in presentation drawings and pictorials on working drawings.
Project Name | No. |
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Sketching/Free Hand: May be Single or Multi-Part. May be Single View or Multi-View. Pictorial allowed. Only hand rendering allowed | HP7000 |
Mechanical/Technical Drafting (pencil or ink) - May be Single or Multi-Part. May be Single View or Multi-View. Pictorial allowed. Only hand rendering allowed. | HP7002 |
Working drawing of single part includes pictorial [CADD] | HP7004 |
Working drawing of single part - no pictorial/isometric view [CADD] | HP7006 |
Development and interaction drawing [CADD] (Refer to DC-1:2) | HP7008 |
Working drawing of jigs and fixtures [CADD] | HP7010 |
Working drawing of gears, cams, lever, etc [CADD] | HP7012 |
Working drawing: pipe fabrication (fluid transportation) [CADD] | HP7014 |
Working drawing of a transportation device [CADD] | HP7016 |
Mechanical/Technical Drafting (pencil or ink) - working drawing - May be Single or Multi-Part: Pictorial allowed. Only hand rendering allowed. | HP7018 |
Working drawing of multiple machine or 2-5 mechanical parts [CADD] | HP7020 |
Working drawing of multiple machine or 6-12 mechanical parts [CADD] | HP7022 |
Working drawing of multiple machine or 13 or more mechanical parts [CADD] | HP7024 |
Mechanical/Technical Drafting (pencil or ink) - Working drawing: electrical/electronic (Note: No building electrical wiring plan. Example: electronic device with a schematic wiring diagram but not limited to this example.) | HP7026 |
Working drawing: electrical/electronic (Note: No building electrical wiring plan. Example: electronic device with a schematic wiring diagram but not limited to this example.) [CADD] | HP7028 |
Mechanical/Technical Drafting - Pictorial - May be Single or Multi-Part: Only hand rendering allowed. | HP7030 |
Pictorial Drawing Single Part - no rendering (Refer to DC-1:3) [CADD] | HP7032 |
Engineering Design - Pictorial Drawing of multiple machine or 2-5 mechanical parts [CADD] no rendering (Refer to DC-1:3) | HP7034 |
Pictorial Drawing of multiple machine or 6-12 mechanical parts [CADD] - no rendering (Refer to DC-1:3) | HP7036 |
Pictorial Drawing of multiple machine or 13 or more mechanical parts [CADD] - no rendering (Refer to DC-1:3) | HP7038 |
Mechanical/Technical Drafting - Presentation - May be Single or Multi-Part: Only hand rendering allowed - no airbrush. | HP7040 |
Presentation drawing of a transportation device [CADD] | HP7042 |
Presentation drawing of single part [CADD] | HP7044 |
Presentation drawing of multiple parts 2-5 [CADD] | HP7046 |
Presentation drawing of multiple parts 6-12 [CADD] | HP7048 |
Presentation drawing of multiple parts 13 or more [CADD] | HP7050 |
Working Drawings for Reverse Engineered Project - Single Part: Mechanical Drafting or CADD - Documentation must include picture of original object as well as original notes containing measurements obtained using calipers, micrometers, etc. | HP7052 |
Reverse Engineered Project - Multiple Parts: Mechanical Drafting or CADD - Documentation must include picture of original object as well as original notes containing measurements obtained using calipers, micrometers, etc. | HP7054 |
Aerospace Drawing: Mechanical Drafting or CADD - See DC 1-4 | HP7056 |
Presentation Drawings of Space Structure: Mechanical Drafting or CADD | HP7058 |
Pictorial Drawings of Space Structure: Mechanical Drafting or CADD | HP7060 |
Working Drawings of Space Structure - Mechanical Drafting or CADD | HP7062 |
Working drawing of electrical system architectural (Ex: Phone System, Audio System, Fire Alarm, and/or Security System. Not Electrical Floor Plan) [CADD] | HP7063 |
Computer generated original 3D engineering - .MOV (Quick Time) or .MPEG Format only - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7064 |
Animated mechanical movement - 60 sec max - .MOV (Quick Time) or .MPEG Format only - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7065 |
Animated transportation device - 60 sec max - .MOV (Quick Time) or .MPEG Format only - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7066 |
Engineering Presentation Animation: multiple part (Note: This category is reserved for students working with 3-D applications, Advanced Modeling and some of the animation software - Max 5 min. - .MOV (Quick Time) or MPEG Format only - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7067 |
Multimedia presentation of a single machine part (3-D drawing digital presentation) - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7068 |
Architectural Design
For the Architectural Graphics portion of this section: American Institute of Architects or the Architectural Graphic Standards should be used as needed. Common industrial practices and time savers may be used. Shading, rendering and coloring may be used.
All finish (rendering) is pencil unless noted. No limit to number of sheets.
Project Name | No. |
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Sketch drawing - Any Architectural subject - Shading Allowed - pencil (black & white) | HP7100 |
Presentation Sketch drawing - Any Architectural subject - Floor plan and Front Elevation required - Shading Allowed - (color) | HP7101 |
Mechanical Drafting: Tiny House: A tiny house is defined as a structure on a trailer that includes living area, kitchen, sleeping area and a full bath. Max trailer size is 8' x 24' - bumper pull or goose neck. Max overall height 13' 6". Must draw both structure and trailer. | HP7102 |
Tiny House: A tiny house is defined as a structure on a trailer that includes living area, kitchen, sleeping area and a full bath. Max trailer size is 8' x 24' - bumper pull or goose neck. Max overall height 13' 6". Must draw both structure and trailer.[CADD] | HP7104 |
Mechanical drafting - Residential Structure: Working Drawing of any residential structure - pencil and/or ink allowed. | HP7106 |
Mechanical drafting - commercial structure: Working Drawing of any commercial structure - pencil and/or ink allowed. | HP7108 |
Working drawings of residential home under 2000 sq. ft HVAC [2D CADD] | HP7110 |
Working drawings of residential home under 2000 sq. ft HVAC [3D CADD] | HP7112 |
Working drawings of residential home over 2000 sq. ft HVAC [2D CADD] | HP7114 |
Working drawings of residential home over 2000 sq. ft HVAC [3D CADD] | HP7116 |
Working drawings of residential multistory single family home under 2000 sq. ft [2D CADD] | HP7118 |
Working drawings of residential multistory single family home under 2000 sq. ft [3D CADD] | HP7120 |
Working drawings of residential multistory single family home over 2000 sq. ft [2D CADD] | HP7122 |
Working drawings of residential multistory single family home over 2000 sq. ft [3D CADD] | HP7124 |
Working drawings of apartment, condo, townhouse, duplex [2D CADD] | HP7126 |
Working drawings of apartment, condo, townhouse, duplex [3D CADD] | HP7128 |
Commercial - Retail 2D | HP7129 |
Commercial - Recreational Facility/Public Structure 2D | HP7130 |
Commercial - Retail 3D | HP7131 |
Commercial - Recreational Facility/Public Structure 3D | HP7132 |
Commercial - Restaurant 2D | HP7133 |
Commercial - Other 2D | HP7134 |
Commercial - Restaurant 3D | HP7135 |
Commercial - Other 3D | HP7136 |
Mixed Use (2 or more zoning uses) 2D | HP7137 |
Mixed Use (2 or more zoning uses) 3D | HP7138 |
Remodeling drawings (number of sheets as needed) | HP7140 |
Remodeling drawings (number of sheets as needed) [CADD] | HP7142 |
Construction detailing (All types of typical details that are used in the construction of a building - 1 sheet) | HP7144 |
Construction detailing (All types of typical details that are used in the construction of a building - 1 sheet) [CADD] | HP7146 |
Civil Construction (Example: Tunnel, dam, bridge, or transportation systems, etc. number sheets as needed) | HP7148 |
Civil Construction (Example: Tunnel, dam, bridge, or transportation systems, etc. number sheets as needed) [CADD] | HP7150 |
Topographic/Surveying drawings (number of sheets as required) | HP7152 |
Topographic/Surveying drawings (number of sheets as required) [CADD] | HP7154 |
Architectural Landscape Plan (Number of sheets as needed) Should include underground sprinkler plan. | HP7156 |
Architectural Landscape Plan (Number of sheets as needed) Should include underground sprinkler plan. [CADD] | HP7158 |
Presentation drawing - Residential - Exterior View & Floor Plan only (rendered in any way except airbrush or computer) | HP7160 |
Presentation drawing - Residential - Exterior View & Floor Plan only (rendering method computer only) | HP7162 |
Presentation drawing - Commercial/Public - Exterior View & Floor Plan only (rendered in any way except airbrush or computer) | HP7164 |
Presentation drawing - Commercial/Public - Exterior View & Floor Plan only (rendering method computer only) | HP7166 |
Presentation drawing - Architectural - Exterior View & Floor Plan only (airbrush) | HP7168 |
Presentation drawing of master plan development showing streets, property subdivisions, public use areas, utility locations, easements, contours and development themes. | HP7170 |
Presentation drawing of master plan development showing streets, property subdivisions, public use areas, utility locations, easements, contours and development themes. [CADD] | HP7172 |
Energy Conservation Design: Must include one or more applications of active, passive earth sheltered, hybrid, envelope, or other energy saving designs elements. (Number of sheets as needed) | HP7174 |
Energy Conservation Design: Must include one or more applications of active, passive earth sheltered, hybrid, envelope, or other energy saving designs elements. (Number of sheets as needed) [CADD] | HP7176 |
Computer generated original 3D landscape - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7178 |
Computer generated original 3D architecture - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7179 |
Walkthrough Architecture - between 60 sec & 90 sec - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7180 |
Flythrough Architecture - between 60 sec & 90 sec - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7181 |
Walthrough Landscape - 60 sec max - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7182 |
Flythrough Landscape - 60 sec max - This project is submitted digitally ahead of State Contest. See the Front of the Rulebook for submission dates and requirements. | HP7183 |
Construction, Modeling and Design Category
Items in this category involve projects in which students created and designed structures, models, used commercial kits, or highlighted the design process. Judging criteria for production will be based on the following areas: degree of difficulty, appearance, finish, and craftsmanship. Material used is calculated as item as displayed.
- Maximum base size for models: 30" x 42" (unless otherwise stated)
- Model must have hard copy of plan view (A bird's eye view of the ground floor)
Minimum Required Documentation
Models - Architectural
This category is for finished models with detailing, full landscaping, sidewalks, trees, cars, people, etc.
Project Name | No. |
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Models - residential single or multifamily unit | HP7200 |
Models - apartment, condo, townhouse, duplex | HP7201 |
Models - scale model of residential structure not listed | HP7202 |
Models - model of a master plan development | HP7203 |
Models - scale model of a commercial structure | HP7204 |
Models - civil structure | HP7205 |
Models - automated security or environmental control system | HP7206 |
Models - working model of a subsystem | HP7207 |
Models - space structure | HP7208 |
Models - space based production system | HP7209 |
Models - automated facility for manufacturing a product | HP7210 |
Models - recreational facility | HP7211 |
Models - structural model residential home (using appropriate scale, material and keeping with current framing standards)) | HP7212 |
Models - mechanical device/system | HP7213 |
Study Model
A study model is similar to the type used by architects for site design and planning. Suggested materials: cardboard, foam board, Styrofoam, paper, plastic, balsa wood, and glue. This model is to be unfinished, no landscaping or finishing methods allowed (only structure and typography). All study models are a maximum of 24”x36” unless otherwise specified.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Study Model Residential | HP7214 |
Study Model Commercial (No removable roof required) | HP7215 |
Kits
Entries made from commercial kits.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Kits - Woods | HP7216 |
Kits - Metals | HP7217 |
Kits - Electrical/Electronics | HP7218 |
Kits - Other | HP7219 |
Interior Design
Projects will be judged on the basis of design: function, color, texture, balance, etc. on a maximum 24" x 36" board. The project should be accompanied by data that has ( 1) complete floor plan set, (2) furniture placement, (3) color palate samples, (4) finish sample board. A design must be entirely the original work of the student.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Interior Design: Residential | HP7220 |
Interior Design: Commercial | HP7222 |
Applied Technical Science Category
Displays/Portfolios: The use of photographs, videos, maps, charts, schedules, safety information and other media is encouraged to communicate the message of the entry. The minimum documentation requirement must be an integral part of the display/portfolio.
Entries must be complete and in safe operating condition. All devices and products must be displayed, where feasible, in such a manner as to allow internal inspection of workmanship. High voltage components and potentially dangerous areas must be covered and labeled.
MAXIMUM DISPLAY SIZE: 3 FT WIDE X 18 INCHES DEEP X 4 FT HIGH UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN RULES.
Minimum Required Documentation
Multidisciplinary
Project Name | No. |
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A comprehensive display encompassing selected learning activities interfacing at least 2 school disciplines. (Math, Science, English, etc.) | HP8000 |
A comprehensive display encompassing selected learning activities interfacing more than 4 school disciplines (Science, Math, etc.) | HP8001 |
Aerodynamics
Develop and produce airfoils for the following. Provide drag and lift test results for each airfoil. Document the research of the air foil aerodynamics.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Air foil testing for automobile | HP8002 |
Air foil testing for airplane | HP8003 |
Air foil testing for rockets | HP8004 |
Develop a portfolio that explains the process of flying including checklist for pre/during/post flight and pilot log | HP8005 |
Static display showing principles or mechanics of flight | HP8006 |
Construction Technology
Home/commercial building - static display of a partial model that demonstrates the use of structural concepts.
Project Name | No. |
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Display the use of construction products, processes or techniques | HP8007 |
A display of a full size construction structure | HP8008 |
A display of an organizational chart for a construction company including job descriptions for each position | HP8009 |
A display to illustrate the difference between 2 or more types of structures | HP8010 |
A display of a study of the types, grades & strength of selected materials used in construction (Metal, wood, polymers, others) | HP8011 |
Electronics/Electrical
These entries do allow kits in each classification.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
A schematic diagram of wiring installations, residential or commercial, must include location, local wiring code and proof of compliance with code | HP8012 |
A display of electrical energy storage device | HP8013 |
A display of electronic communication devices (radio, TV, telephone, etc) | HP8014 |
A display of electronic communication systems | HP8015 |
A display of properties of electrical/electronic components, not semi-conductor | HP8016 |
A display of properties of electrical/electronic components, semi-conductor | HP8017 |
A display of applications of electrical robots | HP8018 |
Residential wiring | HP8019 |
Residential wiring - a schematic diagram of wiring installations, residential or commercial, must include location, local wiring code and proof of compliance with code | HP8020 |
Production of electrical/electronic motor | HP8021 |
Production of alarm circuits | HP8022 |
Production of audio systems | HP8023 |
Production of games/toys | HP8024 |
Production of communication device | HP8025 |
Production of electrical/electronic testing device | HP8026 |
Production of student-made printed circuit boards | HP8027 |
Production of logic circuits | HP8028 |
A model to display the generation of electrical energy from alternate sources | HP8029 |
A model to display the conservation of electrical energy | HP8030 |
A model of electrical distribution/transmission | HP8031 |
A student fabricated electronic device (non-kit) | HP8032 |
Power efficiency study - display of the test results of a comparison study of electrical usage of at least 5 different items. Display must include statement of problem to be researched, results should outline electric usage in kWh amps, voltage drop, and time. Research would determine cost of kWh in test area and determine cost use during test time for each item. | HP8033 |
Computer interfacing and/or instrumentation | HP8034 |
Energy, Power and Transportation
Static displays that demonstrate the extraction, processing, transferring, controlling and / or use of the following:
Project Name | No. |
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Solar energy | HP8040 |
Power generaiton | HP8041 |
Electrical energy | HP8042 |
Hydraulics | HP8043 |
Pneumatics | HP8044 |
A display of the application of national safety codes | HP8045 |
A display about fuel resource, exploration, extraction, processing & utilization | HP8046 |
A display about energy safety | HP8047 |
A display of energy conservation | HP8048 |
A display about the generation of electrical energy from fossil fuels | HP8049 |
A display about the generation of electrical energy from nuclear fuels | HP8050 |
A display about the generation of electrical energy from alternate sources | HP8051 |
A display about the application of energy from alternate sources | HP8052 |
A display about the conversion of electrical energy into power | HP8053 |
A display about distribution of electrical energy | HP8054 |
A display about distribution transmission storage of energy | HP8055 |
A display of the results of a comparison of an energy device which includes problem statement, testing guidelines and identifies the variables. The labeled example must identify the source, transmission and control of energy. (ex: solar cooker) | HP8056 |
A display of internal combustion engines to show principle, utilization, restoration & impact | HP8057 |
A display of external combustion engines to show principle, utilization, restoration & impact | HP8058 |
Rebuilt single cylinder engine. List of procedure, bill of parts, and time sheet are required documentation. | HP8059 |
External/internal combustion engines - operation & maintenance | HP8060 |
External/internal combustion engines - operation & maintenance | HP8061 |
Transmission device - operational | HP8062 |
A display of principles, utilization & impact of fluid power systems | HP8063 |
A display of principles, utilization & impact of mechanical power systems | HP8064 |
A display of principles, utilization & impact of power systems | HP8065 |
Mechanical/fluid energy power devices - operational & maintenance | HP8066 |
A display about a career in the power/energy field | HP8067 |
A display about a career in the transportation field | HP8068 |
A display about the factors that effect the purchase & use of energy products | HP8069 |
A display about the factors that effect the purchase & use of power products | HP8070 |
A display about the marketing of power, energy, or transportation product or service | HP8071 |
A display about highway transportation | HP8072 |
A display about railway transportation | HP8073 |
A display about air or space transportation | HP8074 |
A display about pipeline transportation | HP8075 |
A display about water transportation | HP8076 |
A display of the results of a comparison of an transportation device which includes problem statement, testing guidelines and identifies the variables. The labeled example must identify the source, transmission and control of energy. (ex: air rocket) | HP8077 |
A display about the factors that effect the purchase & use of transportation products | HP8078 |
Transportation system - industrial, land, air, sea | HP8079 |
An application of energy or power to solve a problem | HP8080 |
Manufacturing
Project Name | No. |
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A comprehensive display of students assembly and/or maintenance of production machines or equipment. | HP8081 |
A display of an organization chart for a manufacturing company including job descriptions | HP8082 |
A display of a study of the types, grades & strength of selected materials used in manufacturing (Metal, wood, polymers, others) | HP8083 |
A display of several production career opportunities including (a) employment opportunities, (b) education or training needed, (c) job descriptions, (d) effective methods of securing jobs, and (e) future long term employment outlook | HP8084 |
A display of an entrepreneur production venture which must include: (a) minimum, (b) organizational chart, (c) sales forecast, (d) market survey, (e) two product samples | HP8085 |
A display to demonstrate computer applications in production systems | HP8086 |
Materials
Project Name | No. |
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A display of materials testing | HP8087 |
Lasers
A display that demonstrates the use of the light energy through the use of a laser emitting device.
Project Name | No. |
---|---|
Laser generation | HP8088 |
Biotechnology
Activities entered in this classification must have portfolio documenting research in the area and illustrate or explain a method for solving the problem.
Project Name | No. |
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Biotech health portfolio | HP8089 |
Display of nanotech technology | HP8090 |
Display of hydroponics technology | HP8091 |
Display of ergonomics | HP8092 |
Display of other biotech research activity | HP8093 |
Robotics and Programming
This section gives schools with robotics programs a place for their students to show/display their work/efforts. Display area not to exceed a space that is 4 feet wide x 18 inches deep and 4 feet tall. Projects may include the use of LEGO, VEX or Fisher Technique robotic kits.
Project Name | No. |
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Robotic Programming (must have printout of program with entry) teach pendant method | HP8094 |
Robotic Programming (must have printout of program with entry) any computer based program (C++, Java, etc.) | HP8095 |
Robot using two sensors & only 1 controlling unit | HP8096 |
Robot using 3-4 sensors & only 1 controlling unit | HP8097 |
Robot using 3-4 sensors & 2 or more controlling units | HP8098 |
Robot using 5 or more sensors & only 1 controlling unit | HP8099 |
Robot using 5 or more sensors & 2 or more controlling | HP8100 |
Static display of a robotic application that moves materials/parts for delivery to an assembly line or inventory area | HP8101 |
Static display of a robotic application that welds materials or assembles parts for a product | HP8102 |
Static display of a robotic application that involves working with a hazardous material or safety application | HP8103 |
Static display of a robotic application not mentioned above | HP8104 |
B.E.S.T. Robot Display: must include the robot (may or may not be in working condition), engineering notebook from the contest, photos and/or DVD of the robot in action at actual event. | HP8105 |
F.I.R.S.T. Robot Display: must include the robot (may or may not be in working condition), engineering notebook from the contest, photos and/or DVD of the robot in action at actual event. | HP8106 |
F.T.C. Robot Display: must include the robot (may or may not be in working condition), engineering notebook from the contest, photos and/or DVD of the robot in action at actual event. | HP8107 |
VEX Robot Display (not the TSA NQE VEX event): must include the robot (may or may not be in working condition), engineering notebook from the contest, photos and/or DVD of the robot in action at actual event. | HP8108 |
Other robot system application not listed above. The display must include photos and/or DVD of the robot in action at actual event. | HP8109 |
Project Name | No. |
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Remote Operated Vehicle Display (Underwater Robotic R.O.V.) | HP8110 |
Safety Poster
A poster to illustrate safety principles in the classroom environment or in the workplace.
- Poster Sizes allowed: 18 x 24, 22 x 28, or 24 x 36 (sizes are in inches)
- Safety posters may be computer generated or printed.
- Posters cannot be framed but can be laminated.
Project Name | No. |
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Safety Poster | HP8111 |
School Display
Entries may be for exhibit only and awards may or may not be earned as determined by contest judges. Student must tell the contest coordinator if the entry is “For Judging” or “For Display Only” prior to judging. A team must have produced a product or solved a technological problem. Individual projects are not entered in these classifications. The contest director may refuse entry of a school display due to safety or space availability. School displays must be approved by the contest director, two weeks prior to state contest. MAXIMUM DISPLAY SIZE: 3 feet wide x 18 inches deep x 4 feet high UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN RULES.
Project Name | No. |
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School Display - Activities in more than 2 curriculum areas | HP8113 |
School Display - Communication Technology | HP8114 |
School Display - Power/Energy/Tranpiration | HP8115 |
School Display - Manufacturing/Construction | HP8116 |
School Display - Bio-Tech | HP8117 |