COMPETITION UPDATES
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HIGH SCHOOL
- Children’s Stories
- Digital Video Production
- Dragster Design
- Robotics
- Senior Solar Sprint
- Structural Design and Engineering
- Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
Children’s Stories
10/8/24
The TSA logo may be used for this year’s event in accordance with the TSA Branding Guide. Any other use of the TSA logo beyond the national TSA conference is prohibited.
Digital Video Production
11/19/24
Tier 1 Digital Video
Video Effectiveness (X2)
Minimal performance
The work does not meet the project goals, has an unclear message, and reflects sloppy work. The year’s theme is not well represented or represented at all.
Adequate performance
The topic is presented with some insight, and the video meets most project goals. The theme is represented somewhat but may not be fully clear to the viewer.
Exemplary performance
The video is focused, with a clear message and a rich variety of supporting material. The yearly theme is the centerpiece of the work and easily understood by the viewer.
Dragster Design
Rubric - Semifinal Dragster Construction section
Body Paint/Finish Criteria
Adequate Performance – Dragster body is painted and/or finished adequately.
Robotics
8/21/2024
Documentation Portfolios are not required for this event
Senior Solar Sprint
#2 The decorated shoebox dimensions should not exceed 6” × 10” × 16”.
2/24/25
PROCEDURE
Pre-Conference
D. 2. A decorated box
3/20/25
Any reference to shoeboxes should be interpreted as any decorated box.
The order of box dimensions is interchangeable.
Structural Design and Engineering
2024-2025 Design Brief
The two column towers will be placed on the bases 8" apart instead of 6" apart to accommodate the center plate on testers.
The test block can be a minimum of 12" instead of 10"
Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
D. Recording of Simulation
b. Absolutely no purchased content may be used in any part of the simulation. (Purchased content includes, but is not limited to, texture, and models)