2010 IT Challenge Award presentation night
The IT Challenge is a multiple category competition for High School Students and celebrated in a final IT Challenge awards night in July 2012. Awards Night to be hosted at CGBC 2012
The 2012 IT Challenge Awards will be broadcast live
2011 IT Challenge Award Winner - Results
More information about the 2011 Awards Night
Previous IT Challenge Award results are available: 2010, 2009, 2008.
Previous Award nights
The IT Challenge categories will cover the following areas -
Who?
All Secondary Schools in Australia are eligible to enter. The competition is directed at students studying in Years 9,10, 11 and 12, however there is no restraint on age, so long as all students are enrolled at a Secondary College (High School). If you attend TAFE please contact us before submission.
Entries can be team based or individual: Maximum team size of 4 students.
International entries - For schools outside of Australia, please contact us before submitting an entry. International entries are judged separately from the domestic competition.
When?
Final Submission date: 22 June 2012
Programming
Students are required to design and program a project.
Program languages (Students can use any programming language)
Database
Students are required to develop an interactive database using various software applications.
Applications
Develop an applicaton for a mobile device or Desktop computer.
Game Development
Design and build a Computer game. The delivery and use of program languages are open. Points will be rewarded for ability and presentation.
Web Design
Design and develop an interactive website. Points will be rewarded for advance web techniques and originality.
Film
Students are required to develop a short film or documentary. The theme and delivery must be positive.
3D
See 3D Maya/Max Competition page for further details.
Flash
See Flash Competition page for further details.
Digital Imaging
Create an image, poster or design using Photoshop or Illustrator software.
Machinima
Make a machinima movie using characters from computer games. Create a short movie.
Open IT Category
The Open IT Category is related to areas that are not defined in this competition. Before entering this category a High School must give good reason why the entry should be accepted for judging.
Note: Students can enter one project under several categories. Please provide detailed information for multi entry consideration.
If you are unsure about your entry or category please call the competition contact at the bottom of this page.
Please send an email to Andrew Owen if you are entering the competition. Please include if it is an individual or team based entry, name of teacher, year level and school. This will help us better administer your entry near the submission dead line.
Both authoring files and final delivery file should be supplied on a DVD as final submission. Video clips can also be sent in on mini DV tape. All submissions should be named accordingly with participant and school information on the official entry form. Also required is a one page document describing how your entry was made and why. All entries are required to submit a digital screen shot of your entry.
All entries should be sent to the following address:
IT Challenge
Faculty of Information Technology
Monash University
900 Dandenong Road
Caulfield Victoria 3145
Attention: Andrew Owen
The judging of the competition will be undertaken by Staff within the Faculty of Information Technology Monash University and members of the IT Industry. All entries results will be published on the Faculty of Information Technology website www.infotech.monash.edu.au after the IT Challenge Awards Night.
Winning students will be awarded prizes and trophies for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each IT category and to the winning high schools.
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Awards of Merit will also be presented to various students showing outstanding achievement (who have not placed in the top three).
All winning entries will be presented and receive prizes at the IT Challenge awards night. Award winners and schools will be notified in advance before the event.
The IT Challenge Student of the Year will be selected from the 1st placed winners in each category. Three will be selected for 1st, 2nd and 3rd IT Challenge student of the year. This award will be announced on the night.
Date: To be announced
During CGBC 2012: Computer Games Boot Camp
Time: Awards start at 4:55pm (please arrive at least 30 minutes before this time)
Location: To be announced - Monash University
Despite running the competition, The Faculty of Information Technology will only take an administrative role. No technical or software support will be offered by the Faculty and it is expected that students will use their own research methods to locate support materials for any software or technical issues that may arise.
For more information please contact Andrew Owen.
A copy of Maya PLE and tutorials can be found on the Autodesk website www.autodesk.com.
Download the registration form (doc, 50kb)