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ND Fine Arts 2021
Quick Reference
When & Where
Registration
Schedule
New for 2021
New Official Categories
General Rules Category
Rule Changes
North Dakota Baking Category
Lodging
Chaperone to Student Ratio
Volunteers
Schedule Notes
Categories
List of Categories
2021 NFAF Rulebook
Art & Writing Entries
Short Film
Participant Requirements
Merit Awards
How to Register
#NDFAF212021 Fine Arts Festival
DISCOVER // DEVELOP // DEPLOY
The purpose of ND Fine Arts is to help teens discover their God given gifts and the Giver of the gift, develop a biblically informed understanding
of the purpose of the gift, and deploy the gift in a manner that best stewards the gift, shares the Gospel and glorifies the Giver.
Date: April 23-24, 2021 For: 6-12th grade students
Location: In-Person Only - First Assembly of God, Minot - 1805 2nd St SE
INFO
Lodging: See Hotel Blocks Form
Student Registration Cost (non-refundable):
Early Deadline: $34 for first entry + $10 per additional entry by April 8
*Late Registrations are NOT accepted!
Leaders and Non-Presenting Student Cost: FREE
REGISTRATION Printed schedules for non-participants will be available for sale.
Friday
SCHEDULE
5:00 - 7:00 pm Registration Open
7:15 pm Doors Open
7:30 pm Student Orientation & Evening Service
Saturday
8:00 am Doors Open
8:00 Judges Orientation (Fellowship Hall)
Volunteer Orientation (Fireside Room)
8:45 Festival Presentations Begin
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 FA Presentations Resume
4:00 Celebration Service (Sanctuary – Time Approximate)
New! SEE NEXT PAGE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
NEW
FOR 2021 • Rule changes in several categories – see rulebook for all changes
#NDFAF21NEW OFFICIAL CATEGORIES
• Worship Dance Troupe, Large, Small
• Dramatized Quoting, Ensemble, Solo
• Musical Theater Solo, Jr, Sr
GENERAL RULES CATEGORIES
• Introductory comments are required for all presenting categories.
• Substitution rules are changed.
• Conductor/director rules are added.
RULE CHANGES
• Please refer to the NFAF Rule Book for all 2021 changes in the divisions and categories listed below:
Art Division l Graphic Design l Photography, Digital l Photography, Film l Photography, Mobile
l T-Shirt Design l Visual Art, Three-Dimensional l Visual Art, Two-Dimensional, Alt. Media l Visual Art,
Two-Dimensional, Painting and Drawing l Children's Lesson l Promo Video l Short Film l Short Sermon
l Spoken Word l Dance Division l Drama Division l Drama l Dramatized Quoting l Human Video
l Musical Theater l Readers Theater l Stand-Up Comedy l Percussion, Traditional l Percussion,
Unconventional l Rap l Songwriting l Book Chapter l Children's Literature l First Person Essay l Flash
Fiction l Mini Saga l Poetry.
#NDFAF21BACK FOR 2021
BAKING CATEGORY (only in North Dakota)
• Cookie Creation and Cake Decorating
Criteria/Rules
1. Cookie Creation and Cake Decorating is a category specific to the North Dakota District and
NDFAF. Participants will be evaluated by 3 qualified evaluators and will be scored and given a
rating of Fair, Good, Excellent or Superior. The rating of Superior may be given, but
advancement to the 2021 National Fine Arts Festival is not available due to this category not
being offered by the National Fine Arts Festival.
2. We realize that there are many more talents that are worth being recognized. Cookie Creation
and Cake Decorating display gifts of baking and hospitality.
3. This category is a single participant category, and entries must be the original work of the
student registered.
4. Unlike other categories, participants may enter both categories of this division.
5. All baked goods will be sold at the conclusion of Fine Arts – with all proceeds going to Speed
the Light.
Rules Specific to North Dakota District:
COOKIE CREATION
1. There must be two dozen cookies submitted in an entry.
2. The cookies can be any type or flavor that you would like and will be judged based on taste, originality,
and appearance.
3. All entries must be turned in 10 minutes before Orientation begins.
a. Entries must be displayed with a label stating the flavor for the sake of the auction.
CAKE DECORATING
1. The cake can be either round or square.
a. Round cakes can be no bigger than 10” round and three layers thick.
(Not including the decorations on top)
b. Sheet cakes can be no bigger than 9”x13” and three layers thick.
(Not including the decorations on top)
2. The cake can be any type or flavor that you would like and will be judged based on taste, originality,
and appearance. All decorations must be edible.
3. All cakes must be turned in 10 minutes before Orientation begins.
a. Entries must be displayed with a label stating the flavor for the sake of the auction.
#NDFAF21EXHIBITION CATEGORY (only in North Dakota)
• COOKIE CREATION and CAKE DECORATING
Evaluation Process
1. Evaluators will judge your dessert based on several criteria.
2. Scores will be reflective of the Fair (up to 25 points), Good (25-30 points), Excellent (31-35 points),
& Superior (36-40 points) ratings, however, advancement to National Fine Arts will not be given.
Evaluation Criteria
SELECTION (10 points)
1. Appropriate — Appropriate for this festival; appropriate level of difficulty
2. Perspective — Presents a stage design concept and structure that encourages the target
audience to worship
COMMUNICATION (5 points)
1. Expression and vocal clarity — oral presentation has appropriate volume for audience, and proper
pronunciation of words with appropriate tone and inflection
2. Stage presence — command of stage; control, confidence and comfort
3. Timing and Organization — the ability to move from point to point smoothly and
effectively; effective use of allotted time on opening, main points and conclusion
PRESENTATION (15 points)
1. Entry shows evident structure, inspiration, use of stage, planning, clear thought, and execution
2. Content — Addresses all criteria requirements
3. Consistent in its theme throughout the presentation
4. Set-up/tear-down/cost was considered for the concept
5. Design and concept are aesthetically pleasing; appropriate for stage size
6. Visual appeal — imagery and design are compelling and vivid
7. Initial Impression — immediate visual impact; concept and message easily grasped
8. Range of appeal — relevant and appealing to target audience or multiple audiences
9. Appropriate use of space
10. Natural flow of image(s) for the viewer's eye
EFFECTIVENESS (10 points)
1. Effectiveness — produces an overall effective visual impression or impact; design will set a tone for its
intended worship stage
2. Preparation — an apparent effort of time and thought in preparation
3. Understandable concept — the combination of subject selection, communication, presentation,
technique, and effectiveness in attaining a response
#NDFAF21LODGING:
• Rooms have been blocked at various hotels. Please see the enclosed lodging table. Churches are responsible
for their own reservations. Reserve your anticipated number of rooms as soon as possible and be sure to note
the deadlines.
CHAPERONES:
• Each group should bring their own mature chaperones. An acceptable chaperone/student ratio is 1 to 6.
VOLUNTEERS:
• Each participating church must fill one volunteer slot for every six festival entries. These volunteers will work as a
door monitor during one segment (usually 2 hours) of the festival on Saturday. Fine Arts is a volunteer driven
event. We appreciate each church providing adequate volunteers to help keep costs minimal.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
• The final schedule will not be released until the week of the event. The PRIMARY CHURCH FINE ARTS LEADER,
as noted on the church registration form, will receive all communications about the event and schedule.
• We cannot schedule categories for specific times, as the schedule is dependent on student entries, judge
availability and other factors. We will not accommodate requests for events to be at specific times. Participating
students should plan to attend the entire festival. The system in place eliminates most students from being
double-booked for event performances. However, students with several entries may run into problems. If a
student is double-booked, it is the student and youth leader’s responsibility to arrange a switch with another
person. NDSM will not be handling the schedule changes.
• The Festival Orientation and Celebration Service are integral parts of this event. The Friday evening
orientation/service are MANDATORY for all student participants. The celebration service is optional; however, to
qualify for the Merit Award, all students in a given entry MUST attend the ENTIRE Saturday Celebration Service.
CATEGORIES:
• Please read the attached sheet for category listings. Only the categories listed will be offered.
• Rulebooks can be downloaded and printed from NDSTUDENTMIN.COM/FINEARTS
ART & WRITING ENTRIES:
• All art & writing entries must be checked in and brought to the appropriate room by the start of orientation on
Friday. See the change noted above – writing entries are no longer emailed in advance.
SHORT FILM:
• Short film entries must be provided digitally. Send an email with the link to your video to office@ndyouth.com
with a subject line that contains the participant or group name and “2021 Fine Arts Short Film Entry.” The e-mail
must be received by Monday, April 19. Late video entries will not be accepted.
• The provided link can either be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo or a download service (such as Dropbox). For
download services, the movie must be either in .mp4 or .mov format.
PARTICIPANTS:
• Fine Arts Festival is open to all Christian students who meet the following criteria:
1. Participating students must be enrolled in grades 6-12 or be 12 to 17 years of age as of September 1, 2020.
2. Participating students must be in good standing with a local A/G church and/or youth ministry.
*Note: 19-year-old students may not participate in Fine Arts unless they are enrolled in grades 6-12 as of
September 1, 2020.
#NDFAF21MERIT AWARDS:
• The Merit Award has been established to honor technical excellence and ministry engagement. We want to help
students develop their talents as well as deploy them in real ministry. Fine Arts Festival is a tool and not the end.
The Merit Award is meant to give honor to students who:
• Exhibit the attitude of ministers
• Use material that is easily understood by the intended audience
• Have been involved in some form of ministry at their home church during the previous year
• Perform well technically
Methods of determination:
• Evaluator scoring sheets to determine level of excellence and appropriateness
• Inspection of attitude pre, during, and post presentation
• Interaction with the student/group following the presentation
• Interview with judges following the presentation (students should be prepared to answer all of the questions
listed below)
Questions that may be asked during interaction:
• What does this piece mean to you and what do you hope to accomplish through this?
• How are you currently involved in ministry at your home church and school?
• How could you use this talent/gift to minister to others?
MIDDLE SCHOOL MERIT AWARD
• In an effort to encourage younger students to explore their gifts without hindrance, we offer a few Merit Divisions
specifically for Middle School Students in Grades 6-8.
• To qualify for these awards, an individual must be in one of those grades. For a group to qualify for the award,
ALL members of the group must be in Middle School. Middle Schoolers will be given a wristband at check-in,
which will signify to the judges that they are eligible for this award.
• Middle School students are still welcome to participate in groups with high school students and will be eligible
for all of the standard merit awards as well.
The District Level Merit Awards for North Dakota are as follows:
• Art Merit Award: Graphic Design, T-Shirt Design, Visual Art, Short Film, Promo Video
• Photography Merit Award: Traditional and Digital Photography
• Children’s Communication Merit Award: Children’s Lessons, All Puppetry
• American Sign Language Merit Award: Solo and Group
• Communication Merit Award: Short Sermon, Spoken Word
• Drama Merit Award: Drama Solo, Dramatized Quoting, Drama Ensembles, Musical Theater, Readers Theater,
Stand-Up Comedy
• Human Video/Dance Group Merit Award: Human Video Ensembles, All Dance Troupes
• Human Video/Dance Solo Merit Award: Human Video Solo, All Dance Solo
• Instrumental Merit Award: All Instrumental Division
• Vocal Ensemble Merit Award: Vocal Ensembles, Choir
• Mixed Music Merit Award: Christian Band, Worship Team, Worship Leading Solo, Songwriting, Rap
• Vocal Solo Merit Award: Male and Female Vocal Solos
• Literature Merit Award: All Writing Division, Mini Saga
• Middle School Communication Award: Short Sermon, Spoken Word, Sign Language, Children’s Categories
• Middle School Drama/Human Video/Dance Award: All Drama, Musical Theater, Human Video and Dance
• Middle School Music Award: All Vocal and Instrumental Categories
• Middle School Art/Writing Award: All Art and Writing Categories, Short Film
• Baking Award: Cookie Creation, Cake Decorating
#NDFAF21WHAT YOU NEED
CHURCH REGISTRATION FORM*
• Churches must send in their registrations as a group with all completed forms. See the
attached church registration form that must be completed and mailed with the students’
forms. In addition, a spreadsheet is included to calculate fees. You may use this form or
create your own in a similar style, but it must be included.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM*
• One for every presenting student
• Make sure it’s LEGIBLE, CORRECT, and COMPLETE
*$5 Per/correction fee will be assessed for incomplete or incorrect forms
• Must include the Group Category Member List if part of a group
REGISTRATION FEES
• One check payable to North Dakota Youth Ministries
or pay online @ ndstudentmin.com/finearts
WHO TO CONTACT
REGISTRATION OR JUDGES QUESTIONS
• Jordan Braunberger
jlbraunberger@gmail.com
EVENT QUESTIONS
• NDSM Office
office@ndyouth.com
WHERE TO SEND
MAIL:
• ND Student Ministries
Attn: Fine Arts
222 Woodland Ave
Devils Lake, ND 58301
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