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- This competition is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Application and permission forms can be picked up in the media center and need to be completed and turned in to Ms. Brown no later than Friday, October 24th
- Students can enter as an individual or as a team of two.
- Entries are due Friday, December 5th.
- Categories are:
· Multimedia
· Digital Video Production
· Animated Graphic Design
· Non-Animated Graphic Design
· Digital Photography
· 3D Modeling
· Web 2.0 Internet Applications
· Non-Multimedia
· Project Programming
· Case Modification
· Robotics
· Mobile Apps
· Digital Game Designs
(See back for Quick Reference)
Detail descriptions of the categories are available at the website listed below.
- High scoring participants may be asked to participate in the county competition on Saturday, January 25th, 2013. The County competition will be held at Westlake High School.
- A staff member will be available afterschool on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, starting the week of November 3rd for additional support.
- The following software is available of our computer at school:
· Kid Pix 4
· Windows Movie Maker XP
· Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
· Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
· Paint
· Pixie
· Scratch
If the student is using software other than software what is listed above, the student will need to bring a computer. The computers at school use the Windows 7 operating system. If the project was created in another operating system or another version of the software, the participant will need to bring their own computer.
Mac users will need to export their project so that it is compatible for PC use.
These following categories require that the student bring the computer where the project was/will be created:
· 3D Modeling
· Project Programming (unless using Scratch)
For more information about the FCBOE technology competition and the description and rubrics for the categories, please visit http://www.fultonschools.org/itdivision/techfair/index.htm or contact Ms. Brown at .
Technology Competition Categories (Quick Reference)
DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING is any video project that has been edited on a computer with digital video editing software and exported into a digital video format. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, Pinnacle, Premiere, or Final Cut.
CASE MODIFICATION A student may decorate, paint, add lights, or moving parts to any working computer. Use your imagination and fancy up those computers for a fun event!
NON MULTIMEDIA is any project that has been created using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database or other non-multimedia software. Software may include, but is not limited to Word, Works, Publisher, Excel, or Access.
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS is any presentation which combines text, images and sound. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Power Point, KidPix, Pixie, AppleWorks, Astound, Storybook Weaver and HyperStudio.
ANIMATED GRAPHIC DESIGN is an original graphic design, the primary purpose being to show motion of objects. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Flash, KidPix or Pixie.
NON-ANIMATED GRAPHIC DESIGN is any computer-created original art project without animation. This category does not include photography or 3D design projects. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Paint, KidPix, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel Draw, Illustrator, Fireworks or Free Hand.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY is any digital photography project that has been edited on a computer using digital photography editing software. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel Draw, Microsoft Photo Editor or Microsoft Office Picture Manager.
3-D MODELING is any original artwork that has been created and can be modeled in three dimensions. Software for projects in this category includes but is not limited to: Maya, AutoCad, Sketch Up, GollyGee Blocks, and Light Wave.
PROJECT PROGRAMMING are self-executing programs created using recognizable programming languages such as BASIC, C++, Pascal, LOGO, etc.
WEB 2.0 INTERNET APPLICATIONS is defined as web-based projects such as web pages, web sites, chat rooms, bulletin boards, and blogs
ROBOTICS may be constructed from kits or published drawings, modified from other devices to create new applications, or constructed from the student's own concepts and designs. All entries must be a working and functional piece of electro-mechanical hardware in which movement and intent is controlled through student created programming. Examples of commercially available kits are robotic “arms” or robot movers, Lego and K'Nex style building kits, Capsella, VEX, and Technics style robotics kits.
NEW!!! GAME DESIGN
Projects should include original content, design, and rules of an interactive game. Students may use the software program of their choice in order to demonstrate creativity, originality, organization, and interactivity.
NEW!!! MOBILE APPS are apps that is specifically developed for a mobile device (phone, tablet, slate, etc...). This app can be developed for any operating system (Android, iOS, etc.) as long as the entrant has a mobile device that can run the app on the day of the fair. (This category does not include mobile-friendly web pages - please see the Web 2.0 category). Pre-planning documentation materials such as a storyboard and a flowchart are required (examples).
Software loaded on FCBOE computers:
Kid Pix 4
Windows Movie Maker
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
Paint
Pixie
Scratch