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2020-21 WA Regional SkillsUSA Competition Information

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Technical Competitions

Digital Cinema Production (Technical)

The goal of the contest is to evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in cinematography/short film production. The contest will be divided into four portions:

  1. a written exam that will assess knowledge in industry standards, given in class Jan. 11, 2020.
  2. a storyboard assignment to be completed in teams of two people, due in class Jan. 11, 2020.
  3. an interview with 1 or more judges and, will be conducted in class sometime during the week of Jan. 11.  To be determined.
  4. a short film (3 minutes or less) that will be filmed before the contest on Jan. 11th, 2020.
    • Share finished film from Google Drive by 11:59, Jan. 10, 2020

Contest Information and Resources

State and National Resources

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Audio/Radio Production (Technical)

Students will produce (plan, write, voice, record, edit, render, etc.) a 5-minute radio production such as a PSA, NPR style soundscape, sound-rich/NPR style news story, sound & interview only news story, etc. A 30-Second Ad Spot will be produced and inserted into the production. The complete production requires students to demonstrate their ability to plan a project that meets a specific prompt & run time; gather, edit and mix a variety of audio sources; and finally, render the completed project to a specified audio file.

Regional Resources

  • Audio/Radio Scorecard
  • Audio:Radio Score Card
  • The Interview Scorecard
  • Audio Job Interview Score Sheet

State and National Resources

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Interactive Application and Game Development (Technical)

Teams of 2 must produce an original, high-quality prototype or sample of an interactive multimedia application or video game during the school year immediately preceding the contest deadline. Their production should include concept art and/or storyboards, the sample or prototype itself, an executive overview of the project, and a printed résumé for each team member. Résumés should include the industry experience gained from developing the contest submission, time invested, and the professional and academic relevance to the contestant’s career ambitions.

State and National Resources

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Leadership Competitions

Job Interview (Leadership)

Divided into three phases: completion of employment applications; preliminary interviews with a receptionist; and, in-depth interviews. Contestants are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.

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State and Nationals Competitions

State Competitions

Divided into three phases: completion of employment applications; preliminary interviews with a receptionist; and, in-depth interviews. Contestants are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.

  • TBA
  • The registration fee does NOT include lodging, transportation, and meals
  • See skillsusawashington.org for more information

Nationals Competitions

Divided into three phases: completion of employment applications; preliminary interviews with receptionist; and, in-depth interviews. Contestants are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.

  • Louisville, KY
  • TBA
  • You must have earned a gold medal at the state conference to be automatically eligible for the national conference! 2nd place may be eligible if 1st place chooses not to attend.
  • ~$1300/person, includes flights, hotel, and registration. Newly elected state officers must attend the pre-conference training seminar. Does NOT include meals and incidentals ~$400 (more information following state). You are responsible for meals and incidentals.
  • See skillsusawashington.org for more information

State Resources

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Contest Assessment Resources

Using Excel ScoreCards

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