Dragon Invitational
2021 — Collierville, TN/US
TV Broadcasting
Event Description:
TV Broadcasting Judging Rules and Guidelines
Television Broadcasting is designed to give the student an opportunity to present a five-minute newscast as it might be seen on television.
a. Contest requirements
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Draw (conducted by tournament officials not the judge)
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(a) Each participant shall be given thirty (30) minutes to prepare a five (5) minute television newscast.
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(b) The contestants will receive packets at eight (8) minute intervals according to his/her speaking order.
Materials
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(a) The packet will consist of materials provided by the wire
services of Associated Press International, and /or any computer-generated news service. Each contestant and judge should receive the same packet of materials.
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(b) Printed materials provided the contestant shall include categories of interest from international, national, state, local (if available), human interest, sports and weather.
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(c) The contestant may use only the printed materials provided by the contest director, with the exception of a dictionary (if brought by the contestant) and original transitions.
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(d) A format opening and closing shall be given to each contestant by the contest director, but an original opening and closing may be used.
Preparation
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(a) Through a process of selecting and editing, each
contestant shall arrange news items into a logical,
sequential television newscast.
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(b) The contestant may not confer with anyone during
preparation.
Performance
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(a) When possible, each contestant should be viewed live and on the TV monitor by the judges.
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(b) During the performance, the contestant will receive hand signals from an official of the tournament indicating the amount of time he/she has left as follows:
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Penalties (i.e. a drop in rank and/or points) will be imposed on contestants going more than ten (10) seconds over or under the time limit.
4 minutes left 3 minutes left 2 minutes left
1 minute left 5 seconds left 30 seconds left 0 time left
10 seconds left
b. Judging criteria
Television Broadcasting shall be judged on the student’s selection and organization of news stories, vocal control, diction, eye contact with the camera, adherence to the time limit, poise as a newscaster, and overall performance.