Makers Empire is partnering with The Royal Adelaide Show to host 3D printing competitions for junior and senior South Australian students to encourage the development of excellence in technological fields.
The Royal Adelaide Show has a significant competitive section devoted to the development of excellence in technological fields. Working closely with several key organisations specialising in student-based technology and agricultural programs, classes and competitions cover submarines, F1, 3D printing, Material Technology (woodwork, metalwork etc.) photography and experimental design.
New in 2022, exhibitors and Show visitors will be able to view all the fantastic entries on display in the lower level of the Stirling Angus Pavilion.
Entries close in July and entries are exhibited and judged in September during the Royal Show.
SA teacher or school leader? Learn more about the competitions and encourage your students to enter for the chance to win prizes.
Class 76 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Creative Project – Years 3 and 4
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 77 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Creative Project – Years 5 and 6
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
This category asks students to design and 3D print a functional object such as a tool, gadget or utensil.
Entries in this category need to include a written description of 50-100 words explaining how the object is used.
Class 78 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Functional Project – Years 3 and 4
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 79 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Functional Project – Years 5 and 6
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Design a three-dimensional object that is free-standing and no larger than a 200 mm cube. For example, chess piece, figurines etc. Entries will be judged on:
Each participant will supply a portfolio of work (in hard copy, not USB) as per the guidelines below to support the design process of their final 3D sculpture.
Class 80 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Sculpture – Years 7 and 8
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 81 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Sculpture – Years 9 and 10
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 82 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Sculpture – Years 11 and 12
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Design a functional object that has at least two parts and is no larger than a 200 mm cube. For example, a box with a lid, hinges, jigsaw, compass etc. Your entry will be judged on:
Each participant is to supply a portfolio of work (in hard copy, not USB) as per the guidelines below to support the design process of their final 3D object.
Class 83 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Functional Object – Years 7 and 8
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 84 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Functional Object – Years 9 and 10
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
Class 85 THE MAKERS EMPIRE PRIZE
Functional Object – Years 11 and 12
First: $50.00 sponsored by Makers Empire
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