Chester County Intermediate Unit Information

High and Middle School Competition:

Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00 – 1:30 PM
CCIU, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335

 

Specific Regional Rules
  • Entries will be limited to four projects per category per school.
  • Students may work individually or in groups. Groups will be limited to three students.
  • Internet connections will be provided at the regional and state competition.
  • It is highly recommended that each school bring a laptop with the student projects already loaded. This will prevent configuration and compatibility problems. If you are not able to bring a laptop, you will need to have your project at the IU one week prior to the competition date. You may also have to supply the IU with a copy of the software you used to create the project if we do not have that software already available.
  • All entries must designate a faculty member or sponsor. All communication will go through that person. The faculty member or sponsor must accompany students to the regional and state competitions. All entries must register online and be submitted by the faculty member.
  • There will be no entrance fee charged to either the school district or student to participate.
Copyright Requirements

The PA Media and Design Competition, 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 (Media and Design Competition Participation Packet). This completed packet MUST accompany every project. Click here to download.

Narrative Description

Each student must submit a narrative description/project summary with each entry into the PA Media and Design Competition. The PA Media and Design Competition 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.
Awards

 

  • All first place winners will advance to the State Competition.
Important Dates
  • April 1, 2024 – All registrations due for the regional fair
  • State Media and Design Competition – HS: Tuesday, May 21. 2024/ MS: Wednesday May 22, 2024 – Dickinson College – Carlisle, PA 17013
Judging Criteria
  • Preliminary judging: a minimum of two judges will view the project to determine a group of finalists.
  • Final judging: All judges will view each of the finalists’ projects and may require the students to answer questions.
  • All judging rubrics are posted on this web site.
Directions & Contact Information

Click here for Directions to Chester County Intermediate Unit

 

Matt Swan
455 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
484-237-5739

High School Logo with headphones and "design" in the shape of school supplies

Logo winner
Sopheavatey Nouth and Everardo Sanchez
South Philadelphia High School

Middle School logo showing school supplies in the shape of the PA Keystone

Logo winner
Faith Jones-Mcintyre and Taraji Robinson
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy

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