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Architectural Design

• An understanding of architectural design itself

• Knowledge of effective traffic flow patterns, spatial planning, and efficient use of space within a structure

• Expertise in the development of architectural plans

• Aptitude for modeling techniques and practice

• Knowledge of recommended model construction concepts, materials, and applications, including the suggested use of foam core sheet, dowels, and appropriate site board materials

Data Science & Analytics

• Judges must possess a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of data science and analytics, including

  • collecting data

  • compiling data (> 500 rows)

  • analyzing data

  • making predictions about outcomes

  • visualizing data

• Competence in reviewing and understanding raw analysis materials, such as Excel workbooks and code files

Photographic Technology

• A strong foundation in photography principles such as composition, technical aspects, and editing, including concepts such as line, shape, form, value, space, texture, color, framing, emphasis, balance, unity, contrast, movement/rhythm, and pattern/repetition

• A deep understanding of photographic equipment and techniques, including camera settings (f-stop, exposure time, ISO speed, focal length), lighting, white balance, and range of tones

Transportation Modeling

• A deep understanding of the principles involved in the research, design, and production of a scale model of a vehicle

• ​Familiarity with materials specified for model creation, such as wood, urethane modeling foam, or 3D-printed materials. Knowledge of modern production techniques like CNC production and 3D printers is crucial for evaluating model construction

Chapter Team

• A deep understanding of parliamentary procedures is essential

• The ability to assess voting procedures for correctness, smoothness, and efficiency

• Knowledge of advanced and/or more challenging parliamentary actions to correctly award bonus points for up to three additional motions demonstrated by officers other than the presiding officer

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Fashion Design & Technology

• A deep understanding of fashion design principles

• Knowledge of proper sewing/construction techniques is crucial to evaluate the quality of the prototype's construction, noting if it meets accepted standards or indicates high-quality and varied appropriate techniques

• Use of Notions

• Textiles and Materials

• Pattern Making

• Appropriate Design and Presentation Quality

Promotional Design

• A deep understanding of computerized graphic communications layout and design is paramount, as participants use these skills to produce a promotional resource

• Familiarity with the creation of various promotional publication items, such as pamphlets, postcards, letters, or business cards

• Judges must be able to critically evaluate the application of design principles

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Coding

• Familiarity with various programming languages, operating systems, and application programming interfaces (APIs) is important

• Knowledge of standard libraries for permissible programming languages, as participants are only allowed to use these and not third-party libraries

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Future Technology & Engineering Teacher

• Judges must possess a deep understanding of the teaching profession itself, particularly within the context of technology and engineering education, including:

  • STEM Initiatives and Integration

  • Technological Literacy Standards (ITEEA)

  • Educational Technologies and Applications

  • Lesson Plan Development and Pedagogy

  • Teacher Traits

System Control Technology

• Judges must have experience with or a deep understanding of designing computer-controlled model-solutions to problems, typically those from an industrial setting

• Expertise in the principles of building computer-controlled mechanical models

• Programming for Control Systems including Functional Control and Efficiency

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