QR CODE for Submission Purpose An Animation Technical Render job exhibit is a rendered frame that highlights student’s creative and technical abilities in animation. Specifications ● Entries must be started and completed during the current school year, beginning no earlier than August 1st. ● Entries can be by an individual, group (2-5), or chapter (6+) ● All content must be original ● Each exhibit must include a notebook 12 Principles of Animation Each entry should consider and apply the basic principles of animation. o Squash & Stretch o Anticipation o Staging o Straight ahead action & Pose to pose o Follow through & Overlapping action o Slow in & Slow out o Arc o Secondary Action o Timing o Exaggeration o Solid Drawing o Appeal Elements & Principles of Design Each entry should consider and apply basic elements and principles of design, including any of the following: ● Elements: line, shape, color, texture, pattern, value, form ● Principles: contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity, balance, unity, emphasis, rhythm, and proportion Dimensions Each submission or print may fill a space no larger than 2’ x 2’ x 3’ when displayed, including matting and display stands. Points will be deducted for oversize or copyright. Notebook – see all job exhibit notebook specification sheet for more detail All Job Exhibits Require a Notebook. Notebook description is found in this document titled Job Exhibit Guidelines SkillsUSA Texas Job Exhibits 3D ANIMATION - TECHNICAL RENDER JOB EXHIBIT THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE THE 2ND ITEM IN YOUR NOTEBOOK JOB EXHIBITS 2026 - 2027 Pre-Program: 5 seconds black, 5 seconds slate (ch. number, contestant name, run time), 5 seconds black Visual: Framing, Movement, Depth, Angles, Lighting, Graphics Audio: Levels, Mixing, Use of Music/Effects, Lack of Distortion/Noise* (if no audio is present please mark 10* do NOT count off for absence of sound) Modeling: Quality, Clean Edges, Complexity of Model Texturing: Complexity of Textures; is the depth apparent and appropriate? Does the shading/specular match the subject? Editing: Shot Selection, Variety, Pacing, Use of Effective Editing Techniques Interpretation and Complexity: Artistic ability, overall appeal with regard to animations of equal education and experience Documentation (Notebook Red 3-ring binder): 1) Cover Sheet - Student(s) Name, Advisor Name, School Name, Texas Chapter Number, Picture of Student(s) 2) Table of Contents 3) Pre-Planning - Evidence of thumbnails, brainstorming and/or sketches. 4) Detailed description of work done including conceptualization, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering 5) Photographs - Photos or screen captures of the work in progress that clearly shows student work throughout process. 6) List of equipment, software and materials used to create the entry. 7) Resume CHAPTERNUMBER_STUDENTNAME_PROJECTNAME.mp4 20