Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 2D, Architecture
Participants create representations, such as foundation and/or floor plans, and/or elevation drawings, and/or details of architectural ornamentation or cabinetry.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 3D, Engineering
Participants create 3D computer model(s) of an engineering or machine object, such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product.
Desktop Publishing
Participants produce a notebook containing a news release, a three-column newsletter, and a poster. All participants (not just semifinalists) work to solve an on-site problem to demonstrate their abilities to use the computer to design and edit materials for in-house publication.
Photographic Technology
Participants capture and process photographic and digital prints that depict the current year’s published theme. Semifinalists participate in an on-site event in which they capture digital images and utilize multimedia software to prepare and develop a media presentation during the annual conference.
Promotional Graphics
Participants develop and present a graphic design that can be used to promote participation in TSA competitive events. The design will promote annually-selected competitions from TSA’s array of competitive events.
Structural Engineering
Participants (team of two members, one entry per team) work as part of a team on site with supplied materials to build a model of a structure that is destructively tested to determine design efficiency.
System Control Technology
Participants (one team of three members per state, one entry per team) work as part of a team on site to develop a computer-controlled model-solution to a problem, typically one from an industrial setting. Teams analyze the problem, build a computer- controlled mechanical model, program the model, explain the program and mechanical features of the model-solution, and write instructions for evaluators to operate the device.
Technical Sketching and Application
Participants complete a written test in order to qualify for the semifinalist level of competition. Semifinalists must demonstrate their ability to solve on-site engineering graphics problems using standard drafting techniques.
Technology Bowl
Participants (one team of three members per chapter) complete a written, objective test in order to qualify for oral question/response, head-to-head team competition.
Technology Problem Solving
Participants (team of two members) work together on site to develop and create a solution to a problem using the limited materials provided and the tools allowed.
Participants create representations, such as foundation and/or floor plans, and/or elevation drawings, and/or details of architectural ornamentation or cabinetry.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 3D, Engineering
Participants create 3D computer model(s) of an engineering or machine object, such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product.
Desktop Publishing
Participants produce a notebook containing a news release, a three-column newsletter, and a poster. All participants (not just semifinalists) work to solve an on-site problem to demonstrate their abilities to use the computer to design and edit materials for in-house publication.
Photographic Technology
Participants capture and process photographic and digital prints that depict the current year’s published theme. Semifinalists participate in an on-site event in which they capture digital images and utilize multimedia software to prepare and develop a media presentation during the annual conference.
Promotional Graphics
Participants develop and present a graphic design that can be used to promote participation in TSA competitive events. The design will promote annually-selected competitions from TSA’s array of competitive events.
Structural Engineering
Participants (team of two members, one entry per team) work as part of a team on site with supplied materials to build a model of a structure that is destructively tested to determine design efficiency.
System Control Technology
Participants (one team of three members per state, one entry per team) work as part of a team on site to develop a computer-controlled model-solution to a problem, typically one from an industrial setting. Teams analyze the problem, build a computer- controlled mechanical model, program the model, explain the program and mechanical features of the model-solution, and write instructions for evaluators to operate the device.
Technical Sketching and Application
Participants complete a written test in order to qualify for the semifinalist level of competition. Semifinalists must demonstrate their ability to solve on-site engineering graphics problems using standard drafting techniques.
Technology Bowl
Participants (one team of three members per chapter) complete a written, objective test in order to qualify for oral question/response, head-to-head team competition.
Technology Problem Solving
Participants (team of two members) work together on site to develop and create a solution to a problem using the limited materials provided and the tools allowed.