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.
Important Dates
- 1-30 June: Space to Dream is Makers Empire’s competition of the month in the Makers Empire 3D design app. Please note that entering via the Makers Empire app only gains you entry into the Makers Empire competition. To enter the Royal Adelaide Show competition entries must be also submitted through the Royal Show website.
- Friday 15 July: entries must be submitted through the Royal Show website by 5pm CST
- Wednesday 31 August: Deliver 3D printed designs from 9am – 4pm to the Stirling Angus Pavilion – Lower Level
- Thursday 2 September: Judging of entries by Makers Empire
- Tuesday 13 September: collect of 3D printed designs from 9.00 am to 3pm
COMPETITIONS FOR STUDENTS
CREATIVE PROJECT
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
FUNCTIONAL PROJECT
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
Download the Primary School Competitions Flier
CATEGORY 1 – SCULPTURE
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:
- Originality
- Degree of Innovation
- 3D printability
- Aesthetic quality
- Quality and clarity of presentation materials
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.
- Provide a cover sheet with your name, school you attend and an image of your entry.
- Research detailing ideas, sketches and images of at least three possible solutions with notation.
- Final sketched solution with notation
- At least six screen grabs of the CAD Design process with detailed notes.
- Final rendered image prior to 3D printing.
- Evaluation and reflection of the final 3D project.
- 3D printed object.
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
CATEGORY 2 – FUNCTIONAL OBJECT
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:
- Originality: degree of innovation, the complexity of the assembled product (if applicable) and how the components/sub-parts connect and/or interact
- 3D printability
- Aesthetic quality
- Quality and clarity of presentation materials
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.
- Provide a cover sheet with your name, school you attend and an image of your entry.
- Research detailing ideas, sketches and images of at least three possible solutions with notation
- Final sketched solution with notation
- At least six screen grabs of the CAD Design process with detailed notes.
- Final rendered image prior to 3D printing.
- Evaluation and reflection of the final 3D project.
- 3D printed 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
Download the HIgh School Competitions Flier
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category: 1st Prize will receive $50, 2nd Prize $5 and 3rd Prize Card.
SASHES
Will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners in each category.
ENTRY FORMS
All entries are due by Friday 15 July 2022 and must be submitted through the website by 5pm CST
SHOW CONVENOR
Mandi Dimitriadis – mandi@makersempire.com
DELIVERY
3D objects and printed documentation must be delivered to the Showground on Wednesday 31 August 2022 between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. Please note that all exhibits must have their exhibit card attached and be delivered with the List of Entries slip that will be provided prior to delivery day.
RESTRICTION ON ENTRIES
This competition is restricted to students in Years 3 -12
Entry is $4.50 per entry.
Exhibitors may not submit more than one entry per category.
DISPLAY of PROJECTS
Projects will be displayed during the Show. Where space is limited only prize-winning projects may be displayed.
REGULATIONS
Use a 3D printer and relevant computer-aided design program and any suitable 3D printing material.
All entries must be original student designs. Adult assistance with the 3D printing of designs is permitted.
Provide in hard copy a cover sheet with your name, year level, the school you attend and an image of your submission.
Include a 50-100 word description of your design for junior classes.
Applicants may submit only one entry per category.
Objects such as guns or slingshots will not be accepted.
GUIDELINES
Participation is open to all primary and secondary school students from all sectors (Department for Education, independent and Catholic Schools).
A panel of independent judges from Makers Empire will be the final judges.
The competition is an individual competition – group entries will not be accepted.
Participants need to supply a 3D Model which may be retained by Makers Empire. Exhibitors will be notified if their exhibit will be retained prior to the collection date.
Entries will be judged based on the 3D model and accompanying descriptions.
