SCIVIS

OVERVIEW

SciVis refers to Scientific and Technical Visualization, the graphical representation of complex scientific concepts. Participants develop a visualization focusing on a subject or topic from one or more of the following areas: technology, engineering, science, mathematics, social studies, or the arts.

PURPOSE

Use computer graphic tools and processes to communicate, entertain, inform, analyze and/or illustrate a topic, idea, subject or concept. Sound may accompany the graphic images.

E L I G I B I L I T Y

Entries are limited to one (1) team per chapter.

T I M E L I M I T S

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

B. The visualization must not be longer than three (3) minutes in length.

C. The visualization time length is calculated from the start of the first image or sound to the end of the last image or sound.

D. The participants are given ten (10) minutes to set up their presentation equipment and ten (10) minutes to present their visualization to the judges.

ATTIRE

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

Scientific illustration has come a long way in recent years, and with this event, TSA members can demonstrate their skills in using sophisticated, advanced technology to illustrate ideas of their choice.

PROCEDURE

A. Participants report to the event area at the time and place stated in the conference program with their presentation equipment, visualization, and notebook. It is the sole responsibility of the participants (not their advisors) to set up equipment and present the visualization.

B. Each team presents its notebook and visualization to the evaluators and explains the purpose, value, research and design, and development process of its work.

C. Participants may use simply a computer and monitor to display their work, or use presentation hardware such as a data projector. National TSA supplies only a screen, table, and electricity.

D. All visualizations must be turned in on a diskette or CD in MPEG or any modern file format.

REGULATIONS

A. The visualization may be an animation, such as a biological cell dividing or funny animated cartoon, or it may consist of a series of related static images, such as graphics and charts used in the study of scientific phenomena.

B. Sound may accompany the visualization but is not required.

C. All entries must be the original work of the participant or team. Where applicable, all ideas, text, images, and sound from other sources must be cited. If copyrighted material is used, proper written permission must be included. Failure to follow this procedure results in disqualification.

D. The presentation team may not exceed three (3) members.

E. An 8½" x 11" notebook (standard three-ring binder) is turned in to the judges at the presentation/interview. The front and back cover of the notebook may exceed 8½" x 11". The notebook should be presented and organized in a professional manner. Each of the written sections is limited to one (1) page in length (double-spaced and not smaller than 11 pt. type). The notebook consists of the following sections:

1. Cover page with title of visualization, one (1) page.

2. Purpose of visualization, one (1) page.

3. Storyboard, pages as needed.

4. Written description of what the visualization illustrates or demonstrates, one (1) page

5. List of references that include sources for materials, copyrighted and otherwise, pages as needed.

6. Permission letters for copyrighted material, pages as needed.

7. List of software and hardware used in the development of the visualization, one (1) page.

8. List of the team members and their contributions, one (1) page

F. All notebooks and visualizations become the property of TSA, Inc.

EVALUATION

Please refer to the official rating form for more information.

NOTES

You can learn more about SciVis by visiting this web site: www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/project/scivishome/home.html