Disclaimers and Required Documentation
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.
CNC/CAM - Wood
CNC Mill/Router
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece less than 5" x 5" | MP1900 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece less than 10" x 10" | MP1901 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece not exceeding 20" x 20" | MP1902 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - single piece large than 20" | MP1903 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 2 to 5 parts | MP1904 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 6 to 10 parts | MP1905 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Mill / Router - 11 or more parts | MP1906 |
CNC Lathe
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 2 to 5 parts | MP1910 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 6 to 10 parts | MP1911 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - 11 or more parts | MP1912 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - Pen/Pencil | MP1913 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - Pen/Pencil Set | MP1914 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece exceeding 2" diameter | MP1915 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 1" diameter x 18" length | MP1916 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 1/2" diameter x 12" length | MP1917 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Lathe - single piece less than 2" diameter x 24" length | MP1918 |
CNC Laser Engraver
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece less than 8" x 10" | MP1920 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece not exceeding 16" x 20" | MP1921 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece larger than 24" | MP1922 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - single piece rotary | MP1923 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 2 to 5 parts | MP1924 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 6 to 10 parts | MP1925 |
CNC/CAM [WOOD] Laser Engraver - 11 or more parts | MP1926 |
CNC/CAM - Other
CNC Mill/Router
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece less than 5" x 5" | MP1930 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece less than 10" x 10" | MP1931 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece not exceeding 20" x 20" | MP1932 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - single piece large than 20" | MP1933 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 2-5 parts | MP1934 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 6-10 parts | MP1935 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Mill / Router - 11 or more parts | MP1936 |
CNC Lathe
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - Pen/Pencil | MP1940 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - Pen/Pencil Set | MP1941 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 1/2 diameter x 12" length | MP1942 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 1" diameter x 18" length | MP1943 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece less than 2" diameter x 24" length | MP1944 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - single piece exceeding 2" diameter | MP1945 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 2-5 parts | MP1946 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 6-10 parts | MP1947 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Lathe - 11 or more parts | MP1948 |
CNC Laser Engraver
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [OTHER Laser Engraver - single piece less than 8" x 10" | MP1950 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece not exceeding 16" x 20" | MP1951 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece larger than 24" | MP1952 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - single piece rotary | MP1953 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 2-5 parts | MP1954 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 6-10 parts | MP1955 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Laser Engraver - 11 or more parts | MP1956 |
CNC Plasma Cutter
Project Name | No. |
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CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece less than 12" x 12" | MP1960 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece not exceeding 24" x 24" | MP1961 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece not exceeding 36" x 36" | MP1962 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece larger than 36" x 36" | MP1963 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - single piece rotary | MP1964 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 2-5 parts | MP1965 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 6-10 parts | MP1966 |
CNC/CAM [OTHER] Plasma Cutter - 11 or more parts | MP1967 |
CNC Other
Project Name | No. |
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Robotic Welding | MP1970 |
CNC/CAM Embroidery Single Design | MP1971 |
CNC/CAM Embroider Multiple Design | MP1972 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - less than 3.5 x 18" | MP1973 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - less than 3.5 x 18" | MP1974 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - 8 x 10" | MP1975 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - 8 x 10" | MP1976 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Single Color - Large Format | MP1977 |
CNC/CAM Vinyl Cutter - Multi Color - Large Format | MP1978 |
Wood Projects
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.
Judging criteria for production will be based on the following areas: degree of difficulty, appearance, finish, and craftsmanship.
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. |
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PEN OR PENCIL INDIVIDUALLY | MP2000 |
PEN AND PENCIL SET | MP2001 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 12" | MP2002 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 24" | MP2003 |
LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 36" | MP2004 |
LENGTH OVER 36" | MP2005 |
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 | MP2006 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2007 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2008 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | MP2009 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | MP2010 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | MP2011 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | MP2012 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | MP2013 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | MP2014 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | MP2015 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | MP2016 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | MP2017 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | MP2018 |
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 | MP2019 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2020 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2021 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | MP2022 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | MP2023 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | MP2024 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | MP2025 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | MP2026 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | MP2027 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | MP2028 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | MP2029 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | MP2030 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | MP2031 |
Metal Projects
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern metal trade 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.
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 | MP2032 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2033 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2034 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 36 | MP2035 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 60 | MP2036 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 84 | MP2037 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 120 | MP2038 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 36 | MP2039 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 60 | MP2040 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 84 | MP2041 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 120 | MP2042 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 36 | MP2043 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 60 | MP2044 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 84 | MP2045 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 120 | MP2046 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 36 | MP2047 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 60 | MP2048 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 84 | MP2049 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 120 | MP2050 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 36 | MP2051 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 60 | MP2052 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 84 | MP2053 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 120 | MP2054 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 72+ | 72+ | 120+ | MP2055 |
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 | MP2056 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2057 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2058 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 36 | MP2059 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 60 | MP2060 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 84 | MP2061 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 120 | MP2062 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 36 | MP2063 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 60 | MP2064 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 84 | MP2065 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 120 | MP2066 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 36 | MP2067 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 60 | MP2068 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 84 | MP2069 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 120 | MP2070 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 36 | MP2071 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 60 | MP2072 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 84 | MP2073 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 60 | 60 | 120 | MP2074 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 36 | MP2075 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 60 | MP2076 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 84 | MP2077 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 72 | 72 | 120 | MP2078 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 72+ | 72+ | 120+ | MP2079 |
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.
Project Name | No. |
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FINISHED CASTING SINGLE PART | MP2080 |
FINISHED CASTING MULTIPLE PARTS | MP2081 |
FINISHED FOUNDRY PRODUCT (4 CAST PARTS OR LESS) | MP2082 |
FINISHED FOUNDRY PRODUCT (5 CAST PARTS OR MORE) | MP2083 |
ROUGH CASTING SINGLE PART | MP2084 |
ROUGH CASTING MULTIPLE PARTS | MP2085 |
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.
Description | Side A | Side B | Side C | No. |
---|---|---|---|---|
PVC - NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 3 | 24 | 24 | MP2086 |
PVC - NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2087 |
PVC - NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2088 |
PVC - NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 36 | MP2089 |
PVC - EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES | 36+ | 36+ | 36+ | MP2090 |
MANUAL TURNED PEN OR PENCIL INDIVIDUALLY | MP2091 | |||
MANUAL TURNED PEN AND PENCIL SET | MP2092 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 12" | MP2093 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 24" | MP2094 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 36" | MP2095 | |||
MANUAL TURNING LENGTH OVER 36" | MP2096 | |||
INJECTION MOLDING | ALL SIZES | MP2097 | ||
VACUUM FORMING | ALL SIZES | MP2098 | ||
CASTING | ALL SIZES | MP2099 | ||
REINFORCED RESINS | ALL SIZES | MP2100 | ||
NON-ACRYLIC | ALL SIZES | MP2101 | ||
COMPOSITE | ALL SIZES | MP2102 | ||
ACRYLICS | ALL SIZES | MP2103 | ||
COMBINATION OF ANY MATERIALS | ALL SIZES | MP2104 | ||
FABRIC | ALL SIZES | MP2105 | ||
GLASS - FLAT | ALL SIZES | MP2106 | ||
GLASS - GLASSWARE | ALL SIZES | MP2107 | ||
LEATHER | ALL SIZES | MP2108 | ||
PAPER | ALL SIZES | MP2109 |
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 | MP2110 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 6 | 36 | 36 | MP2111 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 12 | 12 | 12 | MP2112 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 48 | MP2113 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 72 | MP2114 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 24 | 24 | 96 | MP2115 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 48 | MP2116 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 72 | MP2117 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 36 | 36 | 96 | MP2118 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 48 | MP2119 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 72 | MP2120 |
NO SIDE DIMENSION TO EXCEED | 48 | 48 | 96 | MP2121 |
EXCEEDS OTHER SIZES* | 49+ | 49+ | 49+ | MP2122 |
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 | MP2123 |
MECHANICAL/MACHINE DEVICES | MP2124 |
ELECTRICAL/APPLIANCES | MP2125 |
TOYS | MP2127 |
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 | MP2128 |
METAL | MP2129 |
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS | MP2130 |
PLASTIC | MP2131 |
COMBINATION OF 2+ RECYCLED MATERIALS | MP2132 |
Graphic Design
Items in this category involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern methods, equipment, and processes to create graphic design projects. Copyright rules are strictly enforced. All copyrighted material must have the written concent of the material owner.
Mounting boards may be used not to exceed 8-1/2" x 11" unless otherwise noted.
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 photo can not be entered into multiple categories. For example, color and B/W. Photos can only be entered one time.
Description | No. |
---|---|
SCREEN PRINT - ONE COLOR - HAND CUT | MP2200 |
SCREEN PRINT - MULTI-COLOR - HAND CUT | MP2201 |
SCREEN PRINT - ONE COLOR - THERMAL SCREEN | MP2202 |
SCREEN PRINT - MULTI-COLOR - THERMAL SCREEN | MP2203 |
SCREEN PRINT - ONE COLOR - PHOTO EMULSION | MP2204 |
SCREEN PRINT - MULTI-COLOR - PHOTO EMULSION | MP2205 |
COMPUTER GENERATED DESIGN TRANSFER - ONE COLOR | MP2206 |
COMPUTER GENERATED DESIGN TRANSFER - MULTI-COLOR | MP2207 |
COMPUTER DIGITAL TRANSFER | MP2208 |
BUSINESS CARDS/NAME TAGS, ETC | MP2209 |
CERTIFICATE | MP2210 |
STICKER DECAL | MP2211 |
PRODUCT LABEL | MP2212 |
FLYER SINGLE SHEET | MP2213 |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEETS | MP2214 |
OWNERS/OPERATORS MANUAL | MP2215 |
BROCHURE 1-2 PRINTED PANELS | MP2216 |
BROCHURE 3-4 PRINTED PANELS | MP2217 |
BROCHURE 5 OR MORE PRINTED PANELS | MP2218 |
THEMATIC PORTFOLIO - COLLECTION OF 4 OR MORE GRAPHIC IMAGES FOLLOWING A CENTRAL THEME | MP2219 |
Computer Image Transfer (fabric, mug, etc) | MP2220 |
Sublimation (fabric, mug, etc) | MP2221 |
Screen print communication - one color on paper, fabric, or container. Should advertise a product, place or upcoming event. Can include TSA Club T-Shirt (Commercial Screen Printing Only) | MP2222 |
Screen print communication - multiple color on paper, fabric, or container. Should advertise a product, place or upcoming event. Can include TSA Club T-Shirt (Commercial Screen Printing Only) | MP2223 |
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) | MP2224 |
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) | MP2225 |
Multimedia and Animation
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 can not be entered into multiple categories. For example, A WORD PROCESSING DOCUMENT WITH GRAPHICS AND WITHOUT. Projects or portions of projects can only be entered one time.
Description | No. |
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STUDENT ORIGINAL - COMPUTER GRAPHICS - B/W | MP2300 |
STUDENT ORIGINAL - COMPUTER GRAPHICS - COLOR | MP2301 |
STUDENT EDITED - COMPUTER GRAPHICS - B/W (MUST SHOW ORIGINAL) | MP2302 |
STUDENT EDITED - COMPUTER GRAPHICS - COLOR (MUST SHOW ORIGINAL) | MP2303 |
COMPUTER BASED MULTIMEDIA ENTRIES WITH ACADEMIC THEMES | MP2304 |
COMPUTER BASED MULTIMEDIA ENTRIES WITH TECHNOLOGY THEMES | MP2305 |
COMPUTER ANIMATION ONE-MINUTE, SUBJECT: ANY AREA | MP2306 |
COMPUTER ANIMATION ONE-MINUTE, SUBJECT: SAFETY | MP2307 |
DATABASE MINIMUM OF 25 ENTRIES; AT LEAST 5 FIELDS. (MUST SHOW ORIGINAL INPUT DATA & TWO DATA SORTS) | MP2308 |
SPREADSHEET MINIMUM OF 5 COLUMNS AND 5 ROWS - MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 CALCULATIONS | MP2309 |
A WORD-PROCESSING DOCUMENT, ANY SUBJECT - NO GRAPHICS | MP2310 |
A WORD-PROCESSING DOCUMENT - WITH GRAPHICS | MP2311 |
DOCUMENT USING WORD-PROCESSING, SPREADSHEET, AND DATABASE | MP2312 |
NEWSLETTER MUST INCLUDE: LETTERHEAD OR MASTHEAD, GRAPHICS AND HAVE AT LEAST TWO COLUMNS | MP2313 |
SLIDE SERIES - MAX OF 20 SLIDES ARRANGED TO TELL A STORY OR EXPLAIN A PROCESS | MP2314 |
STILL CAPTURE - 1 FRAME CAPTURE FROM VIDEO | MP2315 |
STILL CAPTURE - EDITED PAINT - 1 FRAME CAPTURE FROM VIDEO (MUST INCLUDE ORIGINAL) | MP2316 |
VIDEO CAPTURE - MULTIPLE FRAME | MP2317 |
Photography
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. The photos should be in their RAW or UNEDITED format unless entered in the SPECIAL EFFECTS categories.
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.
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 photo cannot be entered into multiple categories. For example, color and B/W. Photos can only be entered one time.
Description | 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 | MP2400 |
Color Action/Motion Wildlife - 1 photo | MP2401 |
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 | MP2402 |
Color Action/Motion Sport - 1 photo | MP2403 |
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 | MP2404 |
Color Aerial - 1 photo with aerial perspective | MP2405 |
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 | MP2406 |
Color Animal Life - 1 photo | MP2407 |
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 | MP2408 |
Color Architecture - 1 photo | MP2409 |
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 | MP2410 |
Color Close-up (Macro) - 1 photo | MP2411 |
Fashion photography focuses on the display of fashion clothing and items | |
B/W Fashion Photography - 1 photo | MP2412 |
Color Fashion Photography - 1 photo | MP2413 |
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 | MP2414 |
Color Journalist Photo - 1 photo | MP2415 |
Landscape photography is capturing an image that embodies the spirit of the outdoors. | |
B/W Landscape - 1 photo | MP2416 |
Color Landscape - 1 photo | MP2417 |
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 | MP2418 |
Color Underwater - 1 photo | MP2419 |
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 | MP2420 |
Color Portrait Photography: One photograph of a group or individual | MP2421 |
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 | MP2422 |
Color Product Photography: One photograph of a single product to be used in sales & advertising | MP2423 |
Still life photography encompasses everything that is an inanimate subject in front of a camera. | |
B/W Still Life: One photograph | MP2424 |
Color Still Life: One photograph | MP2425 |
B/W Other Photo not listed above (Not special effects) | MP2426 |
Color Other Photo (Not special effects) | MP2427 |
Photo essay - 4 to 6 prints with captions or titles | MP2428 |
Photo essay - 7 or more prints with captions or titles | MP2429 |
Edited 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.
Description | No. |
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B/W Special Effects - 1 photo - single effect/process | MP2450 |
Color Special Effects - 1 photo - single effect/process | MP2451 |
B/W Special Effects - 1 photo - multiple effects/processes | MP2452 |
Color Special Effects - 1 photo - multiple effects/processes | MP2453 |
Drafting
- 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.
- Maximum sheet size in this category is 24 x 36 inches.
- The most current version of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards of symbols and conventions will be the standard for judging.
- 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:
- Unique Student ID Number
- Classification Number
- No School logos are allowed unless they are student created logos that are not associated with the school mascot/logo/school name.
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 CADD file can not be entered into multiple categories. For example, Two view and Three View or With pictorial and without a pictorial. Drawings can only be entered one time.
Description | No. |
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SKETCHING/FREE HAND | MP2500 |
MECHANICAL/TECHNICAL DRAFTING (PENCIL OR INK) | MP2501 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - SINGLE VIEW - ONE SHEET W/ PICTORIAL | MP2502 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - SINGLE VIEW - ONE SHEET W/O PICTORIAL | MP2503 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - TWO VIEW - ONE SHEET W/ PICTORIAL | MP2504 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - TWO VIEW - ONE SHEET W/O PICTORIAL | MP2505 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - THREE VIEW - ONE SHEET W/ PICTORIAL | MP2506 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - THREE VIEW - ONE SHEET W/O PICTORIAL | MP2507 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - PICTORIAL - ONE SHEET | MP2508 |
CADD - ENGINEERING - WORKING DRAWING - MAX 2 SHEETS | MP2509 |
CADD - AEROSEPACE RELATED DRAWINGS - MAX 2 PAGES | MP2510 |
CADD - ARCHITECTURAL - MAX 4 SHEETS | MP2511 |
CADD - ARCHITECTURE PRESENTATION DRAWING (FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION ONLY) | MP2512 |
Models
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: 24" x 24" (unless otherwise stated) Model must have hard copy of plan view (A bird's eye view of the ground floor)
This category is for finished models with detailing, full landscaping, sidewalks, trees, cars, people, etc
Description | No. |
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RESIDENTIAL | MP2600 |
COMMERCIAL | MP2601 |
STRUCTURAL FRAMING MODEL | MP2602 |
SPACE STRUCTURE | MP2603 |
CIVIL STRUCTURE (ROADWAY, HIGHWAY, BRIDGE, DAM) | MP2604 |
MECHANICAL DEVICE | MP2605 |
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).
Description | No. |
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RESIDENTIAL | MP2610 |
COMMERCIAL | MP2611 |
Kits
Entries made from commercial kits.
Description | No. |
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WOOD | MP2620 |
METAL | MP2621 |
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS | MP2622 |
OTHER | MP2623 |
Applied Technical Science
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.
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.
MAXIMUM DISPLAY SIZE: 3 FT WIDE X 18 INCHES DEEP X 4 FT HIGH UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN RULES.
Description | No. |
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY | |
A comprehensive display encompassing selected learning activities interfacing at least 2 school disciplines. (Math, Science, English, etc.) | MP2700 |
STEM CAREER DISPLAY | |
A display focused on one specific STEM career. The student must create 100% of the display material. Publications from outside sources are prohibited. Research, images, and information must be cited using MLA format. | MP2701 |
SAFETY POSTER | |
Safety Poster: a poster to illustrate safety principles in the classroom environment or in the workplace. Poster Size: 22 x 28 inches only Safety posters may be computer generated / printed. | MP2702 |
INTERFACE | |
TO CONTROL LIGHTS, MOTORS, SWITCHES, OR TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM SWITCHES, SENSORS, ETC. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO OPERATE IN DOCUMENTATION. | |
OUTPUT INTERFACE | MP2703 |
INPUT CONTROLLED INTERFACE | MP2704 |
ENERGY | |
STUDENT PRODUCED DISPLAYS OR WORKING MODELS THAT DEMONSTRATE EXTRACTION OR PROCESSING OF ENERGY. PROVIDE SPECIFICINSTRUCTION ON HOW TO OPERATE FOR JUDGES. | |
MECHANICAL | MP2705 |
HEAT | MP2706 |
ELECTRICAL | MP2707 |
NUCLEAR | MP2708 |
LIGHT | MP2709 |
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY | MP2710 |
POWER | |
STUDENT PRODUCED DISPLAYS OR WORKING MODELS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE MAN-MADE OR NATURAL POWER SOURCES BEING USED. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO OPERATE IN DOCUMENTATION. | |
HEAT | MP2711 |
ELECTRICAL | MP2712 |
CHEMICAL | MP2713 |
NUCLEAR | MP2714 |
LIGHT | MP2715 |
HYDRAULIC | MP2716 |
PNEUMATIC | MP2717 |
TRANSPORTATION | |
STUDENT PRODUCED DISPLAYS OR WORKING MODELS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE MAN-MADE OR NATURAL POWER SOURCES BEING USED. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO OPERATE IN DOCUMENTATION. | |
LAND | MP2718 |
SEA | MP2719 |
AIR | MP2720 |
SPACE | MP2721 |
STATIONARY (CONVEYERS) | MP2722 |
TRANSPORTAION SYSTEMS/INDUSTRIES - LAND/WATER/AIR/SPACE | MP2723 |
ROBOTICS | |
PROGRAMMING TO 25 LINES (MOVES) OF PROGRAM MAXIMUM. MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE HARD COPIES OF CODES MP2 | MP2724 |
PROGRAMMING TO 26 OR MORE LINES (MOVES) OF PROGRAM MAXIMUM. MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE HARD COPIES OF CODES MP2 | MP2725 |
ROBOT DISPLAY: MUST INCLUDE THE ROBOT (MAY OR MAY NOT BE IN WORKING CONDITION), ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK FROM THE CONTEST AND PHOTOS OF THE ROBOT IN ACTION AT THE ACTUAL EVENT. | MP2726 |
REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE DISPLAY | MP2727 |