Concept Art (WA Only)
Description
Participants use digital art and design skills in the production of conceptual art and portfolio that reflects the theme for the year.
2025-26 Theme
In a far-futuristic universe, a villain uses a machine that can capture and read the thoughts of victims. Create concept drawings so the device can be featured in an upcoming film, and also repurposed as a collectible popcorn bucket.
2025-26 Competitive event guide - updated 11/25/25 to replace the word “thing” with the word “device”
Ashlynn Bates, Othello HS, 2026 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
Click on the links to the right to view past entries for this event!
Event Deadlines
January 21, 2027
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
Students will submit their portfolio. Students will be scored on items a-e of the documentation portfolio, including mood boards and rough sketches of the device.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 18, 2026 ($35)
Compete in the January 21, 2027 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 7, 2027
State Conference registration week February 22-26, 2027 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
