PA High School Computer Fair 2009
Animation
Example Projects:
Interactive tutorials, Skits, Cartoons, A Day in the Life
Example Software:
Flash, Fireworks, CorelDRAW, 3D Animation Pro, Claymation
Specific Category Rules
- The judged animation must be limited to 5 minutes. If it is part of a larger project, copy the five minutes that you want judged.
- Spelling and grammar will be judged on narrative and project.
- Projects may be displayed on a single computer.
- No live Internet connections will be available.
- Displays and monitors must not exceed 21inches.
- Space will be assigned and limited to 3 feet per project.
- Directions for re-launching the project must be provided, as well as any passwords. (May use narrative)
A project WILL NOT be judged if any of the following occur:
- The narrative description is missing. (see below)
- Copyright information and credits are not included on the narrative. (see below)
- A planning document is not displayed/available that clarifies the process used to create the project. (see below)
If a project meets the above rules it will be judged using the following: Animation Scoring Guideline
Narrative Descriptions
Narrative descriptions are required for all projects. If the narrative is not provided the project will NOT be judged. They must be detailed enough to provide the judges with any information to fairly judge the project.
Narrative Description Worksheet
Copyright Requirements
Copyright Sign-off forms are required for each project. This form must accompany each entry into the High School Computer Fair. The form must be signed by all students of the project team and the sponsor.
Copyright Information Websites:
- http://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightchart.html
- http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.html
- http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/intellectualProperty/copypol2.htm#test
- http://www.csus.edu/indiv/p/peachj/edte230/copyright/#article
- http://depts.washington.edu/trio/center/howto/write/fairuse.html
- http://www.mediaeducationlab.com/index.php?page=265
The Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair, although educational, removes the student work from the classroom and therefore requires the student to get permission from the owner to use any copyrighted music, video, graphics etc. Typical limits of 30 seconds for music and 10% or three minutes for video would not be applicable because “fair use” guidelines only apply in educational environments like classrooms or schools. Remember to credit music or items that were created by yourself or friends as well.
Planning Document (Storyboard/Flowchart)
All projects need to display the process used to create the project. This should be specific and as detailed as possible to give the judges the necessary background regarding how it was developed. You may choose to put it on your tri-fold display or bring a loose-leaf notebook with your notes.
- The document will not be judged for grammar or appearance.
- Tri-fold displays are not judged, they are for clarification purposes only.