Onsite Only Competition
Club Competition
The Two Dimensional Design competition allows each club to submit one free standing design that depicts the 2025 - 2026 Theme - Wired for Success. This competition is designed to encourage creativity, innovation, interpretation of theme, and artistic craftsmanship.
A club may only have one entry.
Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only.
Junior Betas are eligible to compete in Junior competitions only.
Senior Betas are eligible to compete in Senior competitions only.
Ribbons will not be placed on winning entries.
A club/school may not submit the same entry for competition in different divisions (EL, JR, SR).
Photo books, posters, albums, displays, etc. detailing the creation of the entry are prohibited.
Competition Guidelines
- Designs must reflect the 2025 - 2026 Theme - Wired for Success.
- The free-standing design is to measure no larger than 24” W x 36” L. These measurements are to include any type of border or fringe. The orientation must be vertical.
- The design must be free flowing like a flag and two dimensional in presentation. The depth of the design, lettering, etc. on the material must not exceed 1/4 of an inch.
- Each club must provide a standard or T-stand on which the design must be displayed. The standard or T-stand will not be judged.
- The design must be created and produced by the students, not commercially produced.
- Entries must remain on display until the designated time of pickup.
- The Two Dimensional Design Form should be attached to the back of the entry. (No Interviews)
- Although reasonable precautions to protect entries will be taken, National Beta will not be responsible for loss or damage. It is the responsibility of clubs entering the competition to collect entered items at the designated time listed on the schedule.
- Electricity/outlet and internet will not be provided.
Educational Connections
- Visual Arts Standards
- Creativity and Innovation
- Communication and Collaboration
How to Enter
- Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.
- Register students and then select competitions to enter.
National Eligibility
All Plaques Awarded at State Convention
Two Dimensional Design Form
View all competition forms and download here.
Judging Criteria
| Two Dimensional Design | 16-20 | 11-15 | 6-10 | 1-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretation and Illustration of Theme | Excellent interpretation and illustration of the theme. | Good interpretation and illustration of the theme. | Average interpretation and illustration of the theme. | Minimal interpretation and illustration of the theme. |
| Artistic Design | Artistic Design creates an excellent visual display of craftmanship. | Artistic Design creates a good visual display of craftmanship. | Artistic Design creates an average visual display of craftmanship. | Artistic Design creates a minimal visual display of craftmanship. |
| Creativity of Display | Materials and artwork create excellent display. | Materials and artwork create good display. | Materials and artwork create average display. | Materials and artwork create minimal display. |
| Creativity in Color, and Contrast | The design exhibits an excellent degree of student creativity in colors, textures, shapes, graphics and spacing. | The design exhibits a good degree of student creativity in colors, textures, shapes, graphics and spacing. | The design exhibits an average degree of student creativity in colors, textures, shapes, graphics and spacing. | The design exhibits a minimal degree of student creativity in colors, textures, shapes, graphics and spacing. |
| Originality of Design | Design reflects excellent originality in the interpretation and construction of the entry. | Design reflects good originality in the interpretation and construction of the entry. | Design reflects average originality in the interpretation and construction of the entry. | Design reflects minimal originality in the interpretation and construction of the entry. |
| Deductions | This will be taken one time by the coordinator. | Did not follow competition guidelines-10 |