Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod Syllabus Denbighshire May 25–– 30, 2020 urdd.cymru/eisteddfod Eisteddfod yr Urdd eisteddfodurdd Syllabus Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod Denbighshire May 25—30, 2020 Aled Siôn Adran yr Eisteddfod, Gwersyll yr Urdd, Glan-llyn, Eisteddfod and Arts Director Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7ST Adran yr Eisteddfod, Gwersyll yr Urdd, Glan-llyn, Phone: 0845 257 1613 Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7ST e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01678 541014 e-mail: [email protected] The Urdd is very grateful for the support and co-operation of the following partners to ensure various competitions are held: Colegau Cymru, Menter a Busnes, Swansea University, The Association of Welsh Translators, Cardiff University, IntoFfilm, Mudiad Meithrin and the Welsh Books Council. F1.0 Contents Eisteddfod yr Urdd Syllabus 2020 Contents Click on any Click!of the sections in the contents to jump A Word of Welcome straight to the relevant Welcome Poem ..................................................................................... 5 Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod Journey ................6 information. Urdd National Eisteddfod General Rules .................................... 7 General Rules for Welsh Learners ..................................................9 Official Names of Urdd Branches ................................................ 10 Own Choice and Copyright ..............................................................11 How to Compete .................................................................................12 Submitting Work .................................................................................13 Dates to Remember .......................................................................... 14 Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod Officers ...............15 Puppets ...................................................................................................51 Publisher Addresses .......................................................................... 16 Puppets (Group) ..................................................................................51 3D Creative Work ................................................................................51 Stage and Maes Competitions Create an Artefact .............................................................................52 Music: Vocal ...........................................................................................18 Ceramics/Pottery 3D ........................................................................53 Music: Folk Singing ............................................................................23 Jewellery................................................................................................53 Music: Instrumental ...........................................................................24 CAD ........................................................................................................ 54 Band/Individual Artist ......................................................................28 CAM ........................................................................................................ 54 Cerdd Dant ...........................................................................................28 Design and Technology .................................................................. 54 CogUrdd ................................................................................................32 The Art, Design and Technology Medal ....................................55 Folk Dancing ........................................................................................32 Art, Design and Technology Scholarship ..................................55 Dance ......................................................................................................35 Composing Music .............................................................................. 56 Hip-Hop/Street/Disco Dancing ................................................... 36 Composing Cerdd Dant ...................................................................57 Recitation ..............................................................................................37 Translation.............................................................................................57 Public Speaking ..................................................................................38 Design a Picture-Story-Book .........................................................58 Theatre .................................................................................................. 39 Creating an App ................................................................................ 59 Hair and Beauty ................................................................................. 42 Creating a Website ........................................................................... 59 Digital Content ...................................................................................60 Composing and Creating Competitions Film Review .........................................................................................60 Construction ....................................................................................... 45 Create a Film .....................................................................................60 2D Drawing .......................................................................................... 45 Childcare ................................................................................................61 2D Creative Work .............................................................................. 46 Science Project ....................................................................................61 2D Design ..............................................................................................47 Literature: Poetry ...............................................................................62 Computer Graphics ...........................................................................47 Literature: Prose ................................................................................ 63 Photography and Computer Graphics .......................................47 Learners: The Bobi Jones Medal ................................................. 65 Photography ........................................................................................47 Learners: The Learners’ Medal ..................................................... 66 Monochrome Print .............................................................................47 Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd Environmental Comp .................67 Colour Print ......................................................................................... 48 Geraint George Scholarship ...........................................................67 A series of 4 monochrome prints ............................................... 48 Meithrin Talent – Talent Meithrin ................................................. 68 A series of 4 Coloured Prints ........................................................ 48 Journalism............................................................................................ 68 Print work ............................................................................................. 49 Theatre Composition: Drama ....................................................... 69 Printing/Decorating on Fabric .................................................... 49 2D Creative Work Textiles .............................................................. 49 Other 3D Creative Work Textiles .............................................................. 50 Trophies and Prizes .......................................................................... 70 Weaving ................................................................................................ 50 Development Officers’ Addresses ...............................................75 Creative Headdress and Fashion................................................. 50 Local and regional competition exemptions. ..........................76 3 A Word of Welcome A Word of Welcome Believe it or not, by now a lot of the arrangements practice with their peers in group competitions or for the Urdd Eisteddfod 2020 are already in place, as they work independently and have the pleasure and that’s thanks to the work and commitment of seeing their hard work developing. of local and National volunteers, alongside Urdd staff members. The location has been decided, the I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the adjudicators have been invited, the syllabus has instructors and teachers who play such a huge role been discussed . The next thing that’s needed to in encouraging our children and young people to ensure that the Denbighshire Urdd Eisteddfod will compete by introducing the competitions in class, be an Eisteddfod to remember, is competitors! I at home and socially in clubs and Aelwydydd. wonder if 2020 will be your year as a competitor? In offering these opportunities, you are offering There’s only one way to find out, give it a go! much more than an opportunity to compete – it’s The first step is to read through the syllabus of a chance to develop confidence and to create competitions. There’s something for everyone precious memories. in the competitions of this special festival, and golden opportunities to develop and nurture our We look forward to warmly welcoming you to the children and