THE PROCEDURE

• This event consists of outlined fact sheets, the written comprehensive exam and the oral presentation. The maximum score for the presentation evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighted at twice (2 times) the value of the exam score.
• Each participant will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, comprehensive exam testing knowledge of the National Curriculum Framework and performance indicators specific to fashion and apparel. In the case of group entries, the scores of each participant will be averaged to produce a single team score.
• The body of the written entry must be limited to 11 numbered pages, not including the title page and table of contents.
• The Written Event Statement of Assurances must be signed and submitted with the entry. Do not include it in the page numbering.
• The participant will bring all visual aids to the event briefing. Only approved visual aids may be used during the presentation.
• The oral presentation may be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. The first 15 minutes will include a presentation of and defense for the promotion followed by 5 minutes of the judge’s questioning.
• The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking and presentation skills and how well the participant responds to questions that the judge may ask during the 5 minutes following the presentation.