The Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia and AIGA, the professional association for design is teaming up to produce the SkillsUSA Georgia Advertising Design Competition. This year's event will be held at Heidelberg, USA in Kennesaw, Georgia on Friday, March 18.

The Competition
Students will be given three hours to complete an advertisement. We are working on securing computers and developing the software needed

Timing
Contestants in the advertising design competition will be given three hours to complete their advertisement. Lunch will be provided for participants courtesy of Heidelberg, USA. 
 
Training
The AIGA has compiled the following training resources for teachers to assist in preparing students for the state SkillsUSA Advertising Design Competition.

Written Test
The written test is the SkillsUSA worksforce readiness test for Advertising Design. You can view a study guide at here.

This online test must be completed prior to coming to Kennesaw for the competition. Internet and computer access to take this test is not available at Heidelberg.

What is Advertising?
10 Advertising Tips
Adobe InDesign CS3 Training & Other Resources
Sample Exam
Anatomy of An Ad & Sample Advertisements
2007 National SkillsUSA Advertising Design Competition
2008 Samples
Resumes and Interviewing
Skills USA Workforce Readiness Study Guide

Pre-Contest Onsite Training
PIAG and AIGA are also sponsoring an onsite training program for advertising design students the day before the competition. Training will include pre-press and the elements of good design. Transportation to the training session is available for those who need it. Click here for additional information on the training and a schedule.