DESKTOP PUBLISHING

OVERVIEW

Participants develop a notebook that includes a tri-fold pamphlet, a three-column newsletter, and a poster. All participants (not just finalists) then work to solve an on-site problem that demonstrates their abilities to use the computer to design, edit, and print materials for publication.

PURPOSE

Demonstrate understanding of desktop publishing software and the technology used to prepare three (3) common publication formats.

E L I G I B I L I T Y

Entries are limited to one (1) individual per state.

T I M E L I M I T S

A. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year.

B. Participants have a thirty (30) minute set-up time before the event.

C. Participants have two and one-half (2½) hours to complete the on-site problem.

ATTIRE

Business Casual dress as described in Competitive Events Attire is the minimum requirement.

PROCEDURE

A. Participants check in their entries at the time and place stated in the conference program.

B. Entries are reviewed by evaluators.

C. Participants report to the event area at the time and place stated in the conference program for the on-site component.

D. Participants are allowed thirty (30) minutes to set up before the event.

E. Participants are provided with the publishing problem and are allowed two and one-half (2½) hours to complete their entry.

F. The entries are judged on screen.

G. A final color output of the entries is printed.

H. All winning entries, digital and hard copy, become the property of TSA, Inc.

I. Participants pick up their entry from the display area at the time and place stated in the conference program.

This flexible event gives students the opportunity to compete in desktop publishing using the computer and software of their choice. There is no finalist "cut" in this event. Everyone who enters participates in the onsite activity.

REGULATIONS

A. Participants supply their own computer work station, color printer, white 8½" x 11" paper, surge protector, and software.

B. The notebook items [a tri-fold pamphlet, a three (3)-column newsletter, and a small poster] must follow these guidelines:

1. The notebook items are developed in color on white 8½" x 11" paper. Color, preprinted, or designed paper may not be used.

2. The notebook items have a common theme selected and developed by the participant. The theme and content of the notebook items must be appropriate for viewing at the national TSA conference. Any notebook that includes images depicting sex, drugs, tobacco, gangs, cults, etc. is disqualified.

3. The notebook is a standard three (3)-ring binder in which the items are contained in clear sheet protectors. Items may be removed and examined by evaluators. Other items may not be included.

4. The notebook is identified using only the participant's conference identification number.

C. Clip art may be used for the notebook items and for the on-site project.

D. All on-site work is developed and printed out in color and is identified using only the participant's conference identification number.

E. Participants leave the event room only with permission from the event coordinator.

F. The onsite project is printed when a participant completes his/her work or when time elapses.

EVALUATION

Evaluation is based on points earned for notebook development, for pre-press abilities, for the solution to the on-site problem, and for the final printed product. Please refer to the official rating form for more information.