STEM Animation
Description
Participants use computer graphics tools and design processes to communicate, inform, analyze, and/or illustrate a topic, idea, subject, or concept that focuses on one (1) or more of the following areas: science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Semifinalists participate in an onsite presentation.
2025-26 Theme
Smart Cities: Technology in Urban Design
Finn Hill MS, Team 1, 2025 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
Click on the links to the right to view past entries for this event
Event Deadlines
January 22, 2026
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students submit documentation portfolio, items a-f, and Work Log with a minimum of 8 documented hours.
March 2026
This is an Early Entry event!
Completed entry due by 5:00 pm, March 19!
Semifinalists will interview at State Conference
Students will upload digital portfolio as a pdf.
Students will upload the animation to a platform of their choice, and then submit a URL link.
Upload URL link and portfolio pdf
Semifinalists will present to the judges.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 19, 2025 ($35)
Compete in the January 22, 2026 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 8, 2026
State Conference registration week February 23-27, 2026 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 teams per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator:
Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org
