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CATEGORIES & PROJECT INFORMATION

The Atlanta Public Schools Technology & Innovation Competition is a regional competition for the Georgia Student Technology Competition (GaSTC).  All first place winner automatically advance to the state technology competition.

Students may compete in 15 different categories: 3D Modeling, Animation, Audio Production, Device Modification, Digital Game Design, Digital Photo Production, Graphic Design, Internet Applications, Mobile Apps, Multimedia Applications, Productivity Design, Programming Challenge (Grades 7-12 only), Project Programming, Robotics, and Video Production.  

Category information and associated rubrics can be accessed using the right-side menu.  


Project Information
Each project must be unique and cannot be entered in more than one category.  Students may participate in one (1) project.  A team may submit a project. Per state rules, each team has a maximum of two members.

Projects are to be designed and created by students.  Some adult guidance is allowed, but it must be clear that all work entered by students was done by the students.

Students should create a document that cites both student produced and non-student produced material used in the project.  Written permissions for all non-student created content must be provided.


Copyright & Fair Use Information
Watch the video below for general copyright and fair use information.


PROJECT REGISTRATION
Registration is open November 1 - December 6, 2019.  Schools may register up to two (2) projects in each grade level category.

Example: A  Middle School may register up to 2 Animation projects in grade level division 5-6 and up to 2 Animation projects in grade level division 7-8.

The grade level divisions are:
  • Grades 3-4
  • Grades 5-6
  • Grades 7-8
  • Grades 9-10
  • Grades 11-12


Additional Information:
  • Individuals and teams will compete together.  Teams can be made up of not more than two (2) students and they will compete in the highest grade level division represented.
  • Students unable to present their projects, even due to illness, may not use "proxies." Only students that are part of the original registered team may represent a project at the Technology Competition.
  • We recommend that you have an off-line copy of any internet based projects.  Judges will not penalize a project for not connecting to outside links.
  • District #APSTIC: Computers will be provided
  • GaSTC: Students must bring their own device.​

Category Information & Rubrics

3 D Modeling
Animation
Audio Production
Device Modification
Digital Game Design
Digital Photo Production
​The photo must be an original - taken by the student(s)
Graphic Design
Internet Applications
Mobile Apps
Multimedia Applications
Productivity Design
Programming Challenge
(Grades 7-12 only)
Project Programming
Robotics
Video Production

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