Looks like this grass roots competition is really taking off!
To keep it simple I suggest we keep the same judging criteria that Autodesk uses:
- Concept - 35 points
- Creativity - 35 points
- Technical Execution - 30 points
For judges we have two options
1. Student Judges
Done at the Regional, just like last year. One student from each team that submitted an animation can judge. The Organizer (2006 Regional AVA winner) would have to find a quiet area to set up a TV/DVD player or laptop with all the animations loaded. They would have judging forms printed and arrange viewing times for the student judges. After every judge has submitted their forms the organizer will tally the results & present the trophy.
2. Professional Judges
The Organizer will find a couple local industry or academic professionals (in computer arts and/or broadcast) to judge the animations before the Regionals. The results would be kept top-secret until the trophy is presented to the winning team.
What do you guys think? The first option has more student involvement but could be very difficult to organize.