On-site competition is back! Below are our categories and a little information about each.
We will have work space and computer labs available on campus for students to work on their projects. However, please note that any additional gear, such as cameras, mics, tripods, SD cards, cables, personal laptops, etc. must be brought to competition by the school.
CATEGORIES
Broadcast
News Package (team only)
Anchor, news and sports*
Editing*
Yearbook and Spread Design
Cover Design*
Spread Design, student life and sports*
Spread Design, advertising*
Writing
News Feature, hard or soft
Creative Writing
Social Media
Video content creation
Photography
Hard News Photo
Feature Photo
All photos must include cutlines.
* All materials for these categories will be provided for download day-of by ASPA.
RULES
All content not provided must focus on some aspect of state convention: theme, student or speaker features, events, etc.
Schools may send individual students or teams of up to three students to participate in on-site competitions. Students must be pre-registered by their teacher/adviser. No substitutions are allowed in the event a student cannot make it to convention and no refunds will be given for students not present.
While students may compete in multiple categories, it is not recommended. The point of on-site competition is to spend the morning producing the best content you can while working alongside media professionals and your classmates.
Students working in labs or studios MUST remain with their assigned instructor and adhere to any instructions given by them.
Sound fun? Talk with your teacher or adviser about participating and make sure they’ve included you on the main registration form!