Communication Arts Department

Department C -

COMMUNICATION ARTS

SUPERINTENDENT - Carol Kocher-Monier (1982), Sparland, 309/469-4371

State Fair - Any 4-H'er, 10 years of age by September 1 of current 4-H year or over may enter. Classes with asterisks (*) are eligible for State Fair.

• Computers will not be available to run programs.
• Members must be present for judging on Wednesday, according to the following schedule.

1:00 p.m. Junior Superintendents

1:15 p.m. All Journalism & Communications & Computer Science

1:15 p.m. P.C. Progressors

Wenona Highlighters

1:30 p.m. Saratoga Leadaways

L-W Achievers

1:45 p.m. M-P Pony Express

Steuben Rangers

2:00 p.m. Henry Guys & Gals

Bell Plain Hustlers

2:15 p.m. Bennington Go-Getters

Hennepin Heroes

PHOTOGRAPHY

*2301 Photography 1: Focus on Photography - Exhibit one of the two options listed below: Five to seven photos that tell a story. The story must have a beginning, middle, and end. Exhibit will be judged on how well the pictures tell a story and use of composition techniques. Photos must be mounted on poster board, no larger than 22"x30". Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal is the ONLY acceptable alterations. OR Exhibit two photos: One photo with an unclear focal point and a second photo highlighting an area of the first photo in which you have eliminated clutter and framed a photo with a clear focal point. Photos must be mounted on poster board or mount board no larger than 11"x14". Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.

*2302 Photography 2: Controlling the Image - Exhibit one of the two options listed below: Exhibit photos of action scenes. Exhibit one 8"x10" or two 5"x7" photos. Photos must be mounted on one mount board or poster or framed in one frame no larger than 11" x 14" (Hinged frames not acceptable) Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal is the ONLY acceptable alterations. OR Create a collection of 5 to 7 candid photos taken at one event. Photos must be mounted on poster board, no larger than 22"x30". Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.

*2303 Photography 3: Mastering Photography, Level 3 - Exhibit one of the two options listed below:Exhibit photos with reflections as subjects (see page 30 of manual), using one 8"x10" or two 5"x7" photos. Photos must be mounted on one mount board or poster or framed in one frame. Poster board, mount board or frame must be no larger than 11"x14". Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations. OR Exhibit a still-life photo that demonstrates good composition, including color, form, texture, lighting and depth or field. Photo must be mounted on one mount board or poster or framed in one frame. Poster board, mount board or frame must be no larger than 11"x14". Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.

*2304 PHOTO EDITING - Exhibit one 8" x 10" photo or two 5" x 7" photos that have been altered using digital photo-editing techniques (beyond cropping and red-eye reduction). Include a print of the original photo(s). Photos must be mounted on mount board or posterboard or framed in ONE frame. Exhibit must be no larger than 11" x 14". This class is open to youth enrolled in any of the three photography project levels.

*2305 Clover Challenge: Photography – This class is limited to 15-18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books, including but not limited to career exploration, photojournalism, etc.. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

Journalism

*2306 JOURNALISM - Exhibit a binder type portfolio of the results of the appropriate year's activities noted below.

Year 1 - Accomplishments of a minimum of 5««activities from Part 1, answering all the questions in the activities.

Year 2 - Results of doing a minimum of 5««activities from Part 2, answering all the questions in the activities.

Year 3 - Results of doing a minimum of 5 ««« activities from Part 1 & 2. One of the activities must include writing an advance story, a follow-up story or a feature story.

Year 4 - Results of doing at least 2 «« activities and 3 ««« activities from Part 3. If the activity includes making an audio or video taop, it is the 4-Hers responsibility to provide a way for the judge to view or listen.

*2307 JOURNALISM Clover Challenge - This class is limited to 15-18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration, photojournalism, leading/teaching Journalism to others, etc. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

COMMUNICATIONS

Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibits will NOT be labeled "Do Not Touch."

*2308 Communications I - For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years' work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

*2309 Communications II - For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years' work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

*2310 Communications III -- For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years' work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

For State Fair eligibility, Computer Science exhibits are limited to the maximum size of 2' wide x 15" deep for display or 22" x 30" for a poster.

*2311 Computer NEWBIE KNOW-HOW - Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about computer basics or using the Internet to gather information; OR exhibit a printed or electronic copy of product(s) using office software applications. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.

*2312 Computer 1: PEER TO PEER - Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about creating and using computer networks or using networks for online collaborations. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.

*2313 Computer 2: INSIDE THE BOX Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about computer operating systems, troubleshooting, tuning-up a computer, or other topics listed in your manual. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.

*2314 COMPUTER 3: TEENS TECHING TECH - Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about teaching others how to use computers, technology needs or resources in your community, activities to create access to technology, or other topics listed in your manual. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.

*2315 BEGINNING COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - Exhibit a flowchart or alternative visual representation of a program that exhibitor has written, not copied from another source. Exhibitor also may choose to demonstrate the actual program. (NOTE: Neither computers nor telephone modem connections are provided to exhibitors). Choice of programming language is optional. Programs exhibited in this class require the use of one or more of each of the following kinds of commands:

1. Comments to the reader of the program (e.g. "Now subtract Taxes from Gross Pay to get Net Pay")

2. Instructions to the user of the program (e.g., "Press Q at any time to quit this program")

3. Assignment of data into variables (e.g., "Net Pay = Gross Pay - Taxes;").

4. Choosing between alternatives based on the current value of a variable (e.g., "IF Net Pay >= 100000

THEN PRINT 'THANK YOU, BOSS!' ELSE GOTO 999").

5. Looping, that is, repeating a group of instructions more than once, using a looping structure ("FOR", "DO", etc.). The ending of the loop must be controlled, not just left to loop forever (e.g., "10 GOTO 10"). Controlling the end of the looping may be done using an "IF" statement from item 4.

6. Input from, and output to a user.

*2316 Advanced Projects – These projects should demonstrate high levels of knowledge, skill and experience, and involve either (a) programming beyond the scope and sophistication of the beginning programming class, OR (b) an integrated project or product which does not readily fit into any of the other class descriptions (e.g., building one's own computer from component parts; describing a computer-based business which the member operates).

*2317 CLOVER CHALLENGE: COMPUTERS - This class is limited to 15 to 18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustration the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books, including but not limited to career exploration, use of computers in broadcasting or advertisements, etc.. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

GEOSPACIAL

*2318 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level One - Exhibit one of the two options listed below:Using the 'Take Me on a Tour ' activity, create a display and map showing four to six tour sites, geotool used to create the map, positional data for the sites, and information about the selected sites. OR Using information from the "What Are Geographical Tools?" activity, prepare an exhibit showing and describing ten mapping tools. Explain how the mapping tools are used and why maps are important.

*2319 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level Two - Using the table from the "Take Me on a Tour" activity, create a map showing recreational, historical or public service sites in your community. Determine if there is a need for additional community resources. Make written suggestions for what resources should be added and where they should be located on your map.

*2320 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level Three - Create a computer-generated map with layered data that provides information on a community need. Explain how the need was identified; how you gathered information; and your recommendations on how to solve the need. Use the template from "Take Me on a Tour" activity to gather data for the map.

ROBOTICS

*2321 Robotics Explorer, Chapter 1 - Create a computerslide show or science board display describing 3-5 examples of robots and their uses in the real world. Label and describe what makes each robot more than a machine or computer.

*2322 Robotics Explorer, Chapter 2 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of a program you wrote to make a robot travel in a square. Provide a narrative that describes your experience designing and troubleshooting this program.

*2323 Robotics Explorer, Chapter 3 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of a line tracking program you wrote that uses input from a sensor (e.g. touch, light). If exhibitor brings a robot, bring yourown mat or track for deomstration purposes. Provide a narrative that describes your experience designing and troubleshooting this program.

*2324 Robotics Explorer, Chapter 4 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of a line tracking program you wrote that combines input from two sensors. If exhibitor brings a robot, bring yourown mat or track for deomstration purposes. Provide a narrative that describes your experience designing and troubleshooting this program.

*2325 Robotics Probe, Chapter 1 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of a line tracking program you wrote that uses a rotational sensor to determine distance traveled or to control turns. If exhibitor brings a robot, bring yourown mat or track for deomstration purposes. Provide a narrative that describes your experience designing and troubleshooting this program.

*2326 Robotics Probe, Chapter 2 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of an experiment you designed to test the travel distance and speed of a robot designed using different gears. Provide a picture of the robot you designed with all gear types, pulleys and belts labeled. Provide a narrative that analyzes the results of your experiment.

*2327 Robotics Probe, Chapter 3 - Use your robot to demonstrate OR create a display of a line tracking program you wrote that uses advanced programming strategies, such as using containers, loops and subroutines and using combined sensors. If exhibitor brings a robot, bring yourown mat or track for deomstration purposes. Provide a narrative that describes your experience designing and troubleshooting this program.