2024 #SpeakAg State Showcase
The #SpeakAg State Showcase is a National FFA virtual competitive event in which FFA members create a 1:00 to 2:30 minute digital video promoting agriculture in their state. Submissions are judged virtually, featured at the National FFA Convention & Expo, and winners receive chapter banners. The document includes event guidelines, eligibility, specifications, and a complete scoring rubric.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Create a video that highlights agriculture in your state.
- Materials
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- FFA logo (must be included in the video)
- Three state-based agriculture facts or statements
- Non-copyright-protected music
- At least one narration (on or off camera)
- Video editing/multimedia software
- Final product in .mov or .mp4 format, at least 720 x 480 resolution
- Permission letter for any copyrighted materials (if applicable), combined into one PDF
- Description
- Create a 1:00 to 2:30 minute digital promotion showcasing agriculture in your state. This national event will be submitted and judged virtually. All submissions will be featured at the National FFA Convention & Expo, and winners will be recognized during a session.
- Competencies
- By participating students have the potential to: demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills; demonstrate critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve problems; demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior; demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills; conduct accurate research using various resources and methods; demonstrate appropriate technology concepts and digital citizenship; demonstrate knowledge of employability skills; develop products using creativity and innovation; demonstrate skills needed to function effectively in today's global economy; perform mathematical calculations.
- Event Specific Skills
- Develop a project plan and timeline; apply problem-solving techniques; evaluate and delegate responsibilities; demonstrate teamwork skills in a business setting; demonstrate knowledge of multimedia and promotion; demonstrate utilization of various audio and video software applications; demonstrate knowledge of graphic design including color, animation, audio, and video.
- Eligibility
- No submission limits per state in 2024; participants must be active FFA members; no minimum or maximum number of members; one entry per chapter; improperly titled entries will not be scored.
- Method of Evaluation
- Video; Judges' Rating Sheet (TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS = 305: 255 technical, 50 specification)
- Submission Deadline
- Videos due to National FFA by Wednesday, Sept. 25, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, for virtual scoring.