The Pennsylvania 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. Fair use does NOT apply. Remember to credit music or items that were created by yourself or friends as well.

Display boards or other items that are included with, but not part of, the project may not contain copyrighted material. Display boards are not judged for appearance, however, they will be inspected and can cause the project to be disqualified if copyrighted material is found.

The Copyright Signoff form, Project Narrative/Summary, and Photo Release form have been combined into one file for your convenience (Computer Fair Participation Packet). This completed packet MUST accompany every project. Click here to download.

Each student must submit a narrative description/project summary with each entry into the PA Computer Fair. The PA Computer Fair Participation Packet includes the document with instructions on what information to include. The summary will be the student’s opportunity to provide judges with any background information they wish the judges to be aware of during the judging process. The summary will be placed with each project for the judges to read as they evaluate the student’s entry. This summary should not be more than one page and must include the following items:

• The project’s objectives, vision and/or overall purpose.
• A list of the software applications used to create the project. List any additional equipment (scanners, digital camera, etc.) used in the creation of your project.
• List the approximate time spent creating the project and name all contributors to the project.
• If design elements/graphics are included, please describe where the elements originated. Please include citations of all design elements that are not original.
• A brief description of the process used to create the project.
• Any additional information the student feels the judges should be aware of while evaluating the project.