Tir Sir Gâr (2013)

A new video resource that brings the history of the Welsh language to life in 4 minutes. From its origins in the Brythonic language and the earliest written versions through the Acts of Union and the Industrial Revolution to the establishment of the Urdd and Welsh-medium schools in the twentieth century, this video goes from the year 40 to 2022, when the language was used for the first time in the biggest sporting stage, the football World Cup. “Today, over half a million speak the language and the Welsh Government wants to have one million Welsh speakers by 2050 so that the Welsh language becomes an integral part of everyday life, in communities, school, at work and in digital technology.” A resource to be used widely with learners of all ages, and specifically for Welsh Second Language A Level Unit 5 (The Welsh Language in Society).   Welsh subtitles can be selected on video in YouTube (English subtitles available soon). Funded by Welsh Government.

A new video resource that gives a contemporary look at Dafydd ap Gwilym’s famous cywydd, as studied in A Level Welsh Unit 5 (Medieval Prose and Early and Medieval Poetry). The video focus on 4 parts of the text to tell the story, detailing the content in today’s language and focusing on the poet’s style and craft. Script prepared by Dr Eurig Salisbury, lecturer at the Department of Welsh at Aberystwyth University.   Welsh subtitles can be selected on video in YouTube. Funded by Welsh Government.

This digital course has been designed to help educate students and GCSE and A-level pupils interested in a career in social media. This resource introduces the principles of how to create compelling, thumb-stopping content and how to create news stories on socials through the medium of Welsh. There is a special emphasis on the importance of knowing your audience, and which tone of voice to use in Welsh for various on-line audiences.

This collection contains six e-learning packages on the following areas: Business within the Creative Industries Art and Design within the Creative Industries Communication and research in Creative Media Exploring the Performing Arts and Professional Practice Career Pathways and opportunities within the Creative Industries in Wales Music industry and professional practice The packages are suitable for learners studying the relevant qualifications at levels 2 and 3 at further education colleges.