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2 Welcome to HCA 42 Level 2 Diploma in Music THE 4 Your Creative Home 44 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music

6 Our Curriculum 46 Performing Arts Courses

9 Creative Futures 48 Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts GATEWAY TO

11 Workshops & Studios 50 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts 18 Student Services YOUR CREATIVE 52 Short Courses 20 Maths & English 53 Workshops for Young People 24 Art & Design Courses FUTURE. 54 How to Apply 26 Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design 56 Fees & Funding 28 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design 58 Working with Schools

32 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 60 Frequently Asked Questions

34 The Portfolio Course 62 Map

36 Digital Futures & Interactive Media Courses 63 Enquiry Form

38 Level 3 Extended Diploma in 64 Open Days Digital Futures & Interactive Media

41 Music Courses

Disclaimer Cover Image: Artwork by Wyatt Harris While every effort will be made to adhere to the syllabuses, dates and times within this prospectus, the Photography Contributions from: College reserves the right to amend, without notice, the Oliver Cameron-Swan contents quoted. Every care is taken by College Andrew Foreman of Arts to ensure the accuracy of this prospectus and to Sophie Foulkes At HCA you’ll explore, create, innovate provide the courses and services described. The College Matt Davies cannot, however, guarantee their provision in the event of Polly Hathaway and collaborate. circumstances beyond its control (such as lack of demand, Dan Haworth-Salter changes in government policy or industrial action) but, in William Pettit such an event, will make reasonable effort to provide a Dee Montague You’ll meet inspiring people, develop new suitable alternative. Emily Nicholls Jessica Stone skills, and begin to carve out the shape of In accepting any offer of a place, you consent to this Toni Ward your own creative future. notice as a term of contract between you and the Plus other HCA staff and students College. All enrolled students are required to abide With Thanks to all the students and staff by College regulations. who have contributed to this prospectus 1 Our college-level courses will help you to discover your own creative voice, Welcome to develop your skills and fully equip you for your journey within the creative, digital or performance industries. We’ll invite you to challenge what you thought you Hereford College knew about art and design, digital media, music, or performing arts, and explore the of Arts limitless potential of your own creativity. Links to Industry HCA champions a sense of enterprise, and students are encouraged to get “At HCA we’re proud to come from a long involved in commercial ventures, tradition of specialist arts schools where exhibitions, performances, and projects – students have always been encouraged to both within the local community and on a be radical, questioning, and engage with big much bigger scale. issues. I became principal of the after a long career in the BBC, We work closely with a range of yet our students never fail to inspire me. They employers, and our courses have strong are true creative citizens and through the industry links to organisations operating work they produce and their careers in the at a local, regional or national level; creative, digital and performance industries these support students with varied and beyond, we are proud of the myriad of opportunities, including employer and ways that they contribute to our economy, our industry-related projects. society and have positive impact in the world.” Abigail Appleton HCA Principal

Students enjoy their time at We’ll encourage you to be: college. The ethos of the college through the integration of college Collaborative values ensures that students Curious feel safe and are enabled and empowered to take creative Brave Hereford College of Arts is a specialist arts college. risks and develop their artistic We offer a range of visual art, music, performing arts potential in a safe, respectful and Inventive and digital courses, all taught by expert staff who have tolerant environment. worked in the creative industries, and many of whom Ofsted 2017 Individual

continue to do so. WELCOME TO HCA

3 Creative futures start here For our students, their college-level course is Your Creative just the start of a creative journey that will take most on to university-level studies, and continue throughout their future careers. Home At Hereford College of Arts we offer the full Your time at the college is an amazing opportunity to explore range of study levels. You can start with one of our college level courses, the ideal place to your passion for art, design, media, music or performance. With develop new skills in preparation for a degree, impressive creative spaces, inspiring tutors, visiting industry then progress on to a creative BA(Hons) degree professionals and a team of specialist technical staff, HCA is the ideal with us, and then have the option to continue as space to develop your existing skills and discover new interests Campus Road College a post-graduate on our MA programmes. Whatever their destination, our college-level College Road Campus students benefit from being part of a creative Unleash your Creativity Our College Road Campus is an impressive community that includes graduate and post- listed red-brick building. Facing a wide, sunny graduate students, with exciting enrichment lawn dotted around with sculptural work; it’s an opportunities at a higher level. At HCA, you’ll join a dynamic creative community uplifting space for daily study and creativity. committed to seeing you succeed. Studying here will transform how you perceive the digital, This is our university-level campus, but You’ll Experience creative and performance industries, and college level students also have opportunities prepare you to make your mark on the world. throughout the year to work here. The studio • High level of support for students, Our performance facilities include: professional spaces are high-ceilinged and spacious, and valuing each as individuals recording and practice studios for music, a each has its own distinct character. With room • Great levels of access to our fully-rigged performing arts theatre and a for plenty of individual workstations – it’s an specialist workshops dance studio. Exciting visual concepts develop ideal place to be creative. The top-floor library • Freedom to create diverse work in our photography dark room, film editing is well-stocked with beautiful specialist books Rehearsal, performance, and

Folly Lane Campus Lane Folly • suites, large drawing and art studios. Whereas and journals and is a great spot from which to recording spaces IT, media, and editing suites hands-on making is the focus in our specialist Folly Lane Campus admire the far-reaching views of the green hills • workshops for textiles, 3D fabrication, print, surrounding Hereford. • Expert guidance from staff with ceramics, and small metals. You can plug into up-to-date industry knowledge Home to our college-level courses, Folly Lane all the tech you need with a range of media and campus is an entirely modern building, fronted by digital design suites for games design, graphic The Hub. This innovative design features tree-like design, illustration, animation, and film-making; structural beams that create a contemporary and then see your big ideas come to life with flexible space for socialising, hot-desking, public projection equipment and wide format printing. events and exhibitions. Campuses Our Folly Lane campus is equipped to offer the best experience for our college-level courses. It Hereford College of Arts has 2 main campuses, boasts: music practice and recording studios with just a gentle 15 minute stroll apart. production workstations, recording equipment and editing suites, a dedicated sprung-floor dance studio, acoustically treated rehearsal spaces, well-equipped photography studios, media stores,

a library and a well-stocked student shop. Plus HOME CREATIVE YOUR fantastic specialist workshops - see pages 11-16 for more details. 5 At HCA we have high aspirations for our These rigorous qualifications include both students. Students are encouraged to explore creative and academic aspects, which equip Our Curriculum a range of options for after their college-level students with a holistic range of skills, knowledge courses, with a focus on higher education and understanding in their chosen discipline. (degree-level studies). Above all, our students Our courses are hugely successful in helping every student Unlike A levels, there are no examinations, and are given the support and guidance to help assessment is continuous through the course. to achieve their potential. The flexibility of project work allows them to achieve their ambitions. individuals to pursue the areas that inspire them. Students are Our creative ethos is built around exploration Our college-level courses deliver well- and experimentation. This allows students engaged by a relevant, up-to-date curriculum that is focused on recognised University of the Arts, London the time and focus to develop project-based providing real skills for the creative industries. (UAL) qualifications. The UAL Awarding Body outcomes that are both impressive in their own only works with institutions that are innovative, right and personally rewarding. creative and wholly committed to arts education. The Study Progression Path at HCA

Comparison of A level versus UAL Extended Diploma: DIPLOMAS: LEVEL ART & DESIGN A level University of the Arts London PERFORMING ARTS Assessment Exams Project Work MUSIC 2 DIGITAL FUTURES Live industry-based project briefs -  Maximum UCAS points 168 (for A*A*A*) 168 (for a Distinction)

EXTENDED DIPLOMAS: Grading A*-E Distinction/Merit/Pass LEVEL ART & DESIGN PERFORMING ARTS Opportunity to improve your grade -  MUSIC 3 DIGITAL FUTURES Development of interpersonal skills for working life -  Qualification recognised by universities and employers   POST A-LEVEL COURSES: FOUNDATION ART & DESIGN THE PORTFOLIO COURSE Level 2 programmes provide a strong and supportive building block for those HCA University-Level wanting to develop their skills ready UAL qualifications deliver UCAS points for LEVEL BA HONS for level 3. Courses (levels 4-7): progression to university, in just the same DEGREE Our level 3 programmes are equivalent way as A-levels. The maximum points you COURSES to taking 3 A-levels and are suited for can achieve on an extended Diploma course BA (Hons) Artist Blacksmithing 4 are 168 for a distinction, which is equivalent • post-GCSE students who have achieved • BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts a minimum of 5 GCSEs. They will fully to 3 A* grades at A-level. But in contrast • BA (Hons) Fine Art • BA (Hons) Performing Arts equip you for university-level study. to A-levels, the UAL courses allow students BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Popular Music Our Foundation Diploma in Art to focus entirely on Art and Design, Digital • • Futures, Music, or Performing Arts and BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation • BA (Hons) Photography and Design is suited to Post A-level • students who want to maximise their own therefore build more in-depth knowledge BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design BA (Hons) Short Film Making • • creative and personal potential, preparing and an industry-relevant skill set for the BA (Hons) Textile Design • BA (Hons) Jewellery Design • them for university-level study and sector they are passionate about. • MA in Contemporary Crafts beyond. The Portfolio Course is available • MA in Fine Art for mature students. CURRICULUM OUR

7 Standards of students’ work are high. Creative Futures Leaders, managers and lecturers have Employment in the creative industries is growing at four times the high expectations of their students, rate of the total UK workforce* and it is a great time to start your who achieve well on vocational preparations for an exciting career in this sector. programmes and develop highly The creative industries are The creative industries have been effective practical and technical skills worth 92 Billion in the UK.** classified as one of the priority of a professional standard. sectors in the government’s industrial They are growing twice as fast strategy, and they will play hugely Ofsted 2017 as the rest of the economy.** important role at the heart of the UK’s economic future. The UK’s creative industries employ 2 million people.** Projections indicate that creative occupations will grow twice as fast as A further 1 million people are the average rate of employment, and Your Study Programme employed in creative jobs, beyond slightly faster than STEM jobs over the the creative industry sector.** next 6 years.*** Beyond an inspiring and challenging Tutorial programme course, your programme of study Through individual tutorials, group workshops, The sector is relatively secure from and seminars, you will access a bespoke Our talented alumni go far and will be made up of a comprehensive programme that helps you understand wide with their creative careers! the impact of automation: research range of elements: the industry, gives you excellent advice has shown it will continue to be and guidance about your next steps, and James W Griffiths difficult for robots to replace creative helps you define and achieve your personal Professional Qualification BAFTA Award Winning jobs in the future. goals. You’ll benefit from a range of industry Diploma or Extended Diploma in your Film-maker speakers, careers advice, goal setting, inspiring chosen subject. project work, and sessions to promote 34.5% of people in all jobs in the your resilience and wellbeing. Industry Experience creative industries, including With group or individual opportunities, you can * Extra-curricular activity Sasha Louise supportive jobs, are self-employed. work on live project briefs with employers and We have a dedicated Student Experience Celebrity Fashion Designer see your work make a difference. Officer and you will be encouraged to get *DCMS Sector Economic Estimates 2017: Employment and Trade involved in a wide range of extra-curricular Re-take GCSE English and maths **Figures quotes in the Government’s Creative activities. Whether learning a new instrument, If you haven’t got a grade 4 (C) or above in maths Industries Sector Deal, published March 2018 playing five-a-aside football, exploring extra or English we will support you to re-take them ***From CIF and NESTA Creativity and workshop practice, doing yoga, or taking part The Future of Work, published 2018 successfully and establish these core skills for Jordan Leigh Harris in Young Enterprise, collaborative projects or the future (See page 20). Actress with a recent competitions; there are activities to suit all. West End debut FUTURES CREATIVE

9 Take-off from HCA The UK’s cultural sector is renowned across the world, Workshops and so is our reputation for creativity, originality, and entrepreneurial flair. The UK’s well-established creative education system has been a key factor in building and developing these skills. HCA college-level courses are & Studios highly regarded; our students have received degree offers from some of the top arts institutions in the UK. We also support leavers who choose to go directly into employment or use their creative qualification to enrich their perspective before taking degrees in subjects beyond the arts.

Here are some of the recent destinations our students have gone on to: North Scotland Blackpool and The Fylde College The University of Edinburgh The Northern School of Art of Art & Design The Manchester Metropolitan University Midlands Edge Hill University Birmingham City University London De Montfort University The Academy of Contemporary Music Hereford College of Arts UAL: Camberwell College of Arts Loughborough University UAL: Nottingham Trent University UAL: Goldsmiths, University of London Kingston University London UAL: London College of Communication UAL: London College of Fashion Wales Ravensbourne Cardiff Metropolitan University University of Greenwich Coleg Gwent University of Westminster Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama UAL: Wimbledon College of Arts University of South Wales Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Across the college, our technical Bird College South West East 15 Acting School demonstrators are on hand to help and guide Bath Spa University The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama BIMM Bristol Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts you. They are all experts in their fields, and CircoMedio play a crucial role in your practical learning UWE Bristol - University of the West of England South East Arts University Bournemouth at HCA. University of Gloucestershire Bournemouth University University of Brighton With their help, you will be introduced to University of Chichester Colchester Institute new processes and skills, giving you the Norwich University of the Arts Southampton Solent University confidence to use a range of specialist tools, University for the Creative Arts techniques, and practices. They will support University of Essex Winchester School of Art you as you make your ideas come to life. 11 Wide format and digital Ceramics, Plaster & Glass printing In this highly experimental workshop, you’ll We have a number of 3D printers and a learn a broad range of ceramics processes wealth of expertise to assist you when including coiling, slab building, and throwing. creating 3D objects using AutoCAD. You will also have the opportunity to explore Our wide format printing studio enables glass slumping and fusing. You will be you to produce high quality digital encouraged to ‘play’ with a range of surface prints in excess of four meters long, application processes such as, screen print banners, high quality photographs, printing, photographic transfer, embossing and print on a range of media such and relief, as well as using plaster and as: canvass, transparent film, fine art casting methods. papers, and photo papers.

3D Fabrication The 3D workshop is a wildly creative environment where you can explore your curiosity about materials and Dance Studio their properties. Here, you will discover Our large, purpose built, fully equipped dance diverse materials, tools, technologies studio has sprung wooden floor and air and processes. The workshop facilities conditioning. This contemporary space is a allow you to work in acrylic, metal, wood, comfortable place for exercise, choreography, textiles, jesmonite, small metals and and rehearsal, guided by our specialist also experiment with a range of vinyl, tutors. The double mirrored walls and ballet laser cutting and 3D printing machines. barres along with access to visual and audio prompt facilities give you a perfect platform to enhance your dance and movement skills for live and recorded performance.

Photography Folly Arts Theatre This versatile performance space allows you to create Our photography workshop and dark room diverse and challenging work in a range of performance facilities provide an opportunity for you styles whilst using industry standard technologies. It to gain experience using a huge variety of features modular staging, a full lighting rig and PA system, both digital and traditional techniques. We plus cinema quality digital projection. With optional raked offer open access workshops for all levels seating for nearly 100 people, it can be arranged in a of ability and encourage experimentation variety of different audience configurations making it in traditional photography methods such ideal for gigs, performances, lectures, film, theatre, dance as; pin hole, photogram, cyanotype and and screenings. The venue hosts student productions wet processing. throughout the year and is also used by a range of regional theatre companies and performers for bespoke work with our students as well as public performances. WORKSHOPS & STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS

13 Recording Studio Printmaking Our professional-level recording studio Our exceptional printmaking workshop runs the latest Apple Mac Pro and Logic Pro offers a huge range of print possibilities Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). The mix – from simple and accessible techniques of both high end digital, and retro analogue like lino printing, collagraph, monoprint , music mixing and processing technologies, and typography, through to more complex will enable you to produce a diverse range processes such as the image transfer, of experimental and professional sound etching, screen printing and mixed media recordings to a very high standard. print used by experienced printmakers. We are also proud to have retained our vintage Letterpress with its extensive collection of wooden and metal type.

Small Metals Live Music Room This unique small metals workshop is our This sound-proofed space is fully kitted specialist area for jewellery and small-scale out with a DW drum kit, top quality Zyldjian making. You will explore and develop ideas cymbals, Fender, Marshal and Black in form, surface decoration, and colour, in a Star amps, Korg RD800 stage keyboard variety of non-ferrous and precious metals. together with a high spec PA system, You will learn the properties of materials and LED lighting rig. With the option of and the processes used to manipulate digitally connecting to the recording them such as, annealing, press forming, studio, you will be able develop your sound embossing, photoetching, fabrication, and before going public. The Live music room hot and cold connections. is also large enough to fit a 10 piece band and audience members for ‘live lounge’ style performances.

Textiles This multi-disciplinary and vibrant Sound Editing Space workshop will challenge your approach This highly specialised workspace allows to textiles. It will encourage you to be you to explore a range of equipment innovative and experimental. As you for creating and editing sound. You can approach textiles and surface pattern, make your own music using Sibelius, you’ll develop skills in stencil and UV Foley sound effects, or various sound screen printing, 3D flocking, foiling, manipulation tools using Logic Pro. sublimation and heat transfer printing, Our team of experienced technical alongside constructed textiles demonstrators will assist you in the such as knit, weave, stitch and production of professional quality music material manipulation. and sound. STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS

15 Media Suite This professional suite gives you the opportunity to explore moving image using multi-platforms and devices and create moving images for film, animation, cinemographs and immersive experiences. You will access industry standard software including: Adobe Premiere, Animate, Final Cut, Tag Tool, Madmapper and a range of programmes that support computer games design and interactive media. You will also discover new software for moving image creation and virtual reality.

Digital editing Computer Suite This well-equipped suite with a range of machines together with flatbed scanners and Wacom drawing tablets will fully support you to develop digital drawing and image manipulation skills. Using the latest software in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Lightroom, you create new designs and images for print and screen.

I love those magic moments when you see a student realising I’ve got this.

Ian Berrill Senior Technical Demonstrator WORKSHOPS EXPLORE

17 Virtual Learning Environment Supporting your studies (Moodle) Student Services We aim to create a positive, inclusive You will have access to our online learning atmosphere where students who require environment StudentNet. additional support have the same Hereford College of Arts is a very Library & IT opportunities as others. We have a We run our online learning environment on dedicated Additional Learning Support friendly and exciting place to study. the Moodle platform. This Virtual Learning HCA library and IT staff are friendly and highly (ALS) team which is committed to helping Our students thrive in creative and Environment (VLE), makes it easy for you to qualified and we offer a range of resources you develop and enhance your academic access a range of services at HCA including supportive environment. There is to support and enhance your studies with us skills. Some students choose to drop in for online support, and resources for your course. a sense of community across the ensuring that you are always connected, and a one-off session to enhance their written You can access this virtual student hub anytime, giving you a creative edge. assignments or prepare for a presentation, college, which will help you settle in anywhere. Your tutors will use Moodle to upload whist other students access ALS on a quickly, make friends and enjoy your Our specialist arts library has: assignments, presentations, films, and examples weekly or daily basis depending on their of work so you will never miss out. You can also experience here. Art, music and performing arts journals, support needs. Our aim is to develop • book onto workshops and find out about the books and specialist collections your academic skills so you can work as events going on at HCA. Students give us fantastic feedback Large selection of reference books independently as possible. about the services we provide. • • E-books We support you to develop your academic Students can access drop in • Films skills and confidence through: study sessions, tutorials, individual • Digital resources • Group and individual tutorials assistive equipment and independent We also have a range of IT drop-in facilities for • Assistive technology such as careers advice. students together with free Wi-Fi access across e-reading pen the college for you to connect your own devices. • Workshops You also get an allocation of free print credit • Quiet working space enabling you to print in colour or black and white • Exam concessions and use for wide format printing. • Electronic resources All students have access to the full version of Adobe Creative Cloud Careers and progression plus Microsoft Office 365. Wellbeing HCA tutors are very well trained in supporting you into higher education HCA has developed our own tutorial provision We want to ensure that all students can access or work. In addition, our independent specifically to help you build resilience and cope the software they need anywhere, on all their careers advisor will provide expert with the pressures of life and study, and prepare own devices. and have all their files safely careers guidance including: you for the world of work. We understand that backed-up. Every student, therefore, gets their college life can be challenging, and that personal own login version of Office 365, with a range of Career seminars issues may sometimes get in the way of your • brilliant features. One to one interviews studies. So, if things ever get difficult, you can • Guidance on careers resources • These include a Terabyte of free cloud access our wellbeing services. We have a team • storage, and the latest version of all the 365 of staff to support you, from your personal tutor, apps including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel to our wellbeing development officer and college and Outlook. councillor. We also have a large wellbeing space where we hold regular workshops and seminars Plus you’ll also have access to the full version • to promote all our students’ health and wellbeing of Adobe Creative Cloud which features and give them skills and proactive strategies to the entire collection of Adobe apps from

keep well and happy. SUPPORT STUDENT essentials like Photoshop CC to next- generation tools like Adobe XD CC. 19 Maths and English I can achieve

From writing a blog about your work, to working out design my best here. solutions, or understanding the difference between net and gross or profit and loss – we know that English and maths matter for our students, both in their current studies and in their future careers. All our curriculum areas feature projects that require numeracy and literacy skills. Continuing to sharpen and improve your English and maths will help give you the edge in your studies and the confidence to build on your qualifications. Students who do not yet have the necessary grades (grade 4/C or above), will get additional teaching and study for either GCSE or Functional Skills, depending on prior GCSE grades.

GCSE Maths GCSE English This qualification will be taken by those This qualification will be taken by those students who achieved grade 3 GCSE maths. students who achieved grade 3 GCSE English. We encourage students to develop confidence It is designed to inspire and motivate students and a positive attitude towards maths and to whilst enabling them to develop the skills they Functional Skills recognise the significance of mathematics in need to read, understand and analyse. A wide their own lives and in society. Students will be range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th These qualifications will be taken by those supported through skills and understanding and 21st centuries will be studied with a focus students who have not yet achieved grade 3 The teacher of methods and concepts to solve problems in on writing skills using a broad vocabulary and a or above for GCSE English and/or maths, at the the areas of number, ratio, algebra, geometry, clear, coherent range of sentence structures. most appropriate level for their starting point. pays attention probability and statistics. Functional Skills are qualifications in English and maths that equip students with to me as a person the practical skills needed to be confident Now I am passionate and independent in education, work, and and my needs as I was better everyday life. about English. English Functional Skills includes: speaking, a student. listening and communication, reading at maths than Quotes from HCA Student Survey and writing. I realised. Maths Functional Skills includes: money, time, recording data, measurements and

problem-solving. & ENGLISHMATHS

21 23 All our Art & Design courses span a breadth of specialist disciplines, Art & Design supported by expert staff who are also practising artists and designers. We empower all our students to establish their individual creative identities, develop a unique visual language, and explore many ways to apply it in the real world. Through our dynamic teaching, excellent support and fantastic Tutors understand workshop facilities, we will encourage your work and what you to develop your skills, take creative risks and exceed your your specialisms are, expectations. Whether you want to so they can help you be a designer or a maker, an architect grow in the area that or a fine artist, our broad-based courses provide strong foundations you want to pursue. to explore a diverse range of exciting HCA Student Survey creative careers. Your experience will include: working on live projects with businesses, other organisations, or professionals within the creative industries; exhibiting your work to the public and taking part in national competitions. You’ll also have the opportunity to go on college trips around the UK or overseas, learn new skills, and be effectively prepared for progression after the course. Studying Art & Design at HCA will HCA lets your allow you to be part of an active and exciting creative community built voice be heard. on collaboration, innovation, and HCA Student Survey high expectations. ART & DESIGN 25 LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN

There will be opportunities to experiment RECENT HIGHLIGHTS with drawing and image making and you 1. Collaborative project with National Art & Design will discover ways to record, understand Trust designing outdoor spaces. and communicate how you see the world 2. Pin hole camera project at ruined around you. This supportive and experimental course will abbeys and castles in the region. give you the opportunity to realise your creative Problem-solving is a key area of the course 3. Educational visits to Birmingham and you will work on exciting projects which and the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. potential and discover what it can bring to the help you take creative risks and develop 4. 90 second film creation project. world. It will give you a general experience of Art new ideas. You will study other artists and 5. Experimental drawing days. and Design before progressing to the Level 3 designers, improving your research skills. 6. Outdoor projects. qualification. Working with some of HCA’s extensive external partnerships you will access You will explore new and exciting processes in our meaningful and exciting work experience studios and workshops, such as working with: opportunities, and put your ideas and creativity into action through industry-led • Drawing & Painting projects. Film You will be coached through regular tutorials • and assessed in a variety of ways: thinking • Digital Media about your own work, reflecting on the work Print of others, sharing your work in small groups. • At the end of the course, instead of an exam, • Photography you will work towards a final public exhibition Pattern which will extend your professional practice • skills as an artist, designer, or maker. • 3D Applications like Wood, Metal & Plastic • Ceramics & Plaster After this Course Mixed Media • The majority of students will progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design or Media at HCA. Others may choose to enter full-time employment or pursue alternative study pathways. Study mode Full-time

Vibrant course Instagram Duration account with weekly updates: 1 year hcalevel2artanddesign Minimum age 16 years

English and maths are an integral part How to Apply of the course. Students who do not yet See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. have the necessary grades (grade 4 / C or above) will get additional teaching Entry requirements Minimum 4 GCSEs Grade 9 – 2 ( A* - F) (to and support to study for either GCSE ensure that you qualify, it is also highly desirable

or functional skills qualifications that you achieve at least a Grade 4 / C or above LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN depending on prior GCSE grades. in English or maths), interview & portfolio. Please see page 20 for more details. 27 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN RECENT HIGHLIGHTS 1. Working with a range of external Art & Design companies on live projects such as: Hereford skate park, Sidney Nolan This highly progressive and dynamic course allows Trust and others. 2. Young Enterprise successes - HCA you to explore and develop your skills in art and teams have been regional award design. You will experiment with a variety of exciting winners for the last three years. techniques and processes, and gain range of 3. Workshop and lecture with senior contemporary and traditional skills through studio model-maker from Aardman I feel the course Animations. and workshop practice. gave an excellent 4. HCA Affordable Arts Fair held annually in Hereford city centre. You will build your knowledge of artists, designers experience and I’ve enjoyed every 5. Collaborative exhibition at Hereford and makers, whilst termly visits to cultural venues Museum and Art Gallery. such as Bristol, Oxford, Manchester and London day of it. 6. Overnight visit to UCAS ‘Design your future’ university exhibition. will give you an exciting overview of contemporary The second year allows you to focus international arts practice. Quote from Final Year Level 3 Extended Diploma in on your chosen specialism and refine your After this Course Art & Design Student ideas and outcomes. You can work in any The first year is an immersive experience, of the following pathways: You can achieve a maximum of 168 developing your confidence across a range of • Graphic & Media Design UCAS points equivalent to 3 A-Levels specialisms with an extensive programme of • Illustration & Animation at A* grade. Students successfully • Fine Art completing this course can apply to workshops in: • Contemporary Design Crafts degree courses at HCA and other Textiles & Fashion (wood, metal, jewellery design, universities and colleges throughout • ceramics & mixed-media) the UK. • Photography & Film • Photography & moving image • Printmaking • Fashion and Textiles Your choice of specialism often underpins • Small Metals your future direction. Tutors will guide you 3D Fabrication through your UCAS application for higher Study mode • Full-time Ceramics education, and support you to produce • a professional portfolio of work ready for Duration • Painting & Drawing university interviews or securing direct 2 years Graphic Design & Illustration employment. • Minimum age Rather than finish with an exam, both 16 years the first and second year culminates in an extended project, leading to a dynamic How to Apply curated exhibition which showcases your See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. work to the public. Entry requirements Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 – 4 (A*- C) or In 2018, 36% of students on this a Merit at Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design. course achieved UCAS points To ensure that you qualify, it is highly desirable

Vibrant course Instagram equivalent to A*A*A* at A-level. that you achieve at least a Grade 4 / C or above LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN account with weekly updates: in English and maths, interview & portfolio. hcaartanddesign 29 31 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN Through a series of challenging projects, you HIGHLIGHTS will learn exciting techniques and processes and discover new passions and talents. 1. Five day overseas educational visit to Art & Design a major cultural city. Lectures by visiting practitioners and 2. Collaborative projects with large speakers from a range of backgrounds will external organisations. This is an intensive programme for post also inspire you. Live employer-led projects 3. Students work on a range of social and tutorial sessions will help you see where A-Level students with a passion for ideas and action projects. your practice fits within the wider creative creative solutions. You will experience the buzz 4. Experimental drawing days at our industries. During the course you will begin to university level campus. of being part of a dynamic community based in confirm your area of specialism, deepening 5. Overnight trips to UCAS ‘Design your the Foundation Studios. You will also explore your understanding in a particular area, and future’ Manchester, and research visits refining your making and design outcomes. HCA’s specialist workshops and develop work to London. in a variety of media including: You will be given personalised support to 6. Pop up and public exhibition develop a portfolio of work in preparation for opportunities. • Image manipulation/mixed media interview to higher education, professional Film/Animation practice, or employment. • After this Course • Printmaking This course will enhance a range of skills including: innovative thinking, problem The majority of students progress to study • Small Metals solving, collaboration and communication; at degree level, at HCA or across the UK. • 3D Fabrication all hugely valuable in any future career. • Ceramics/Plaster/Glass Most of our students progress to higher The Portfolio course runs alongside Interactive/Digital Media education. In 2018, 100% of students gained this course and is a popular choice • their preferred degree choice at some of the for mature students. See overleaf. • Photography most prestigious universities and colleges in • Textiles the UK. Drawing/Painting We welcome applications from students • with a variety of plans for future study and employment. For example, students have Communication gone on to study Medicine, Anthropology, between tutors and students Ancient History, Biology, and Psychology. is extremely good – tutors A maximum of 112 UCAS points can are always willing to listen to be earned through a Distinction grade Study mode (96 for Merit, 80 for Pass) which are Full-time concerns and ready to help. additional to your existing UCAS points for Duration Project briefs are always previous qualifications. 1 academic year challenging and rewarding. This course can be a creative alternative Minimum age There’s a big focus on working to a conventional gap year, or a valuable 18 years in groups and collaboration opportunity to explore your creativity which really prepares you for before committing to an arts-based degree How to Apply specialism. It is exciting, exhilarating, and See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. progression. encourages you to think in new and different ways – truly a foundation for life! Entry requirements Student Survey 1 A2 (A-level) or Extended Diploma (creative Vibrant course Instagram subject preferred but not always essential) plus DESIGN & ART IN DIPLOMA FOUNDATION account with weekly updates: 5 GCSEs (inc. English & maths) at 9 – 4 (A*- C) hca_foundation_diploma 33 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

This course will provide you with an HIGHLIGHTS intensive, creative experience in which 1. Work within a dynamic studio/ The Portfolio to develop your work and ideas. Over an workshop environment, part of exciting 10 month programme, you will gain an exciting creative cohort. clarity about your creative interests and 2. Work on a variety of projects. Course your individual strengths. 3. Individual teaching and To get the most from this programme you tutorial support. will need an open mind and a willingness 4. Find your own approach to For Mature Students to take creative risks. You will have the Art and Design. opportunity to experiment in studio and 5. Decide what specialist area workshop practice across a range of suits you best. The Portfolio Course is designed for mature disciplines including drawing, textiles, printmaking, small metals, 3D, ceramics, students who wish to return to education to multi-media/digital and photography. develop their artistic potential. It is embedded in After this Course A range of exciting projects will allow you the large and vibrant curriculum area of Foundation to explore a variety of approaches to visual Students who wish to progress to degree Diploma in Art & Design. The course is delivered thinking and idea development. You can level will be supported applying to colleges over a two-day teaching week. Students must also then experiment with different techniques and universities throughout the UK commit to undertake additional flexible study and ways of working in order to focus your including the range of BA (Hons) creative own artistic practice. degrees at HCA. from home. You will learn how to take responsibility for researching, developing and realising your ideas. Through developing and interrogating ideas and processes, you will develop an individual style, and decide your own specialism. In preparation for interview to higher education or professional practice, you will be given detailed and personalised support to develop a portfolio of your work. Study mode 2 timetabled days a week in college with the potential for additional time by arrangement

Duration Vibrant course Instagram 1 academic year account with weekly updates: hca_foundation_diploma Minimum age 21 years, with no upper age limit

How to Apply See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk.

Entry Requirementst There are no formal qualification requirements

for this course however, you will be asked to THE PORTFOLIO COURSE bring a portfolio of work to discuss at interview. 35 We’ve developed our new digital curriculum in collaboration with employers and digital industry experts. The programme Digital Futures & is designed for students who are excited by innovative opportunities in the digital realm. They may have taken a school Interactive Media subject in computing, design, media or STEM, and want to pursue a career in this dynamic sector. By studying Digital Futures and Interactive Media at HCA, you will join our creative community built on collaboration, innovation, and ambition.

You will be immersed in specialist digital disciplines, supported by expert staff who also work professionally as creative technologists. The course will support you to develop a unique body of digital work and explore many ways to apply it in the real world. Inspired by live employer projects and industry visits you will create your work on the high-end PCs and Macs running industry standard creative software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DragonFrame, Cinema4D and Unity 3D.

Through our dynamic digital workshops and teaching sessions, excellent support and fantastic facilities, we will encourage you to develop your skills, be innovative and exceed expectations. Whether you want to be a digital content creator; design computer games, websites, apps, or motion graphics; or work in technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, this course will empower you for a digital career.

Your experience will include working on live projects with professionals within the digital industries, showcasing your work to the public and online communities and taking part in national competitions. You will learn up to date digital skills, have the opportunity to go on college trips around the UK, and be effectively prepared for progression after the course. Image: Sasha Kjersti Gartside Knudsen Kjersti Sasha Image: FUTURESDIGITAL & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

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Your tutors will guide you through your UCAS HIGHLIGHTS application for higher education taking into 1. Drone workshop. Digital Futures & account your own choice of specialisms in 2. Large scale digital building year 2, or help you explore a direct route mapping. into skilled employment. Rather than take 3. Video Mapping with MASH an exam, both the first and second year Cinema. Interactive Media culminates in an extended project, leading 4. Create and publish a computer to a dynamic digital showcase open to the game. public and employers. 5. Visit to EGX (Games Expo). This brand new course is designed for 6. Opportunity to attend ‘Splice’ students who have a keen interest in (Audio Visual festival London) interactive media, computing, digital and future immersive technologies. The first year allows you to develop your confidence in a range of digital After this Course You will experience a wide range of skills, and the second year gives you innovative and industry standard You can achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS a chance to move into specialist technologies and will develop skills points equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A* grade. areas, where you can focus on See pages 6-7 for more details. Students relating to an exciting array of digital specific digital and interactive successfully completing this course can media based pathways. Our technical apply to the BA (Hons) Illustration and pathways that interest you most. and teaching staff will support you to Animation, or Short Film Making degree Specialist pathways available to you gain a deep level of understanding course at HCA and a range of other digital may include: media degree programmes at other into the fast moving, creative digital Universities and Colleges throughout the UK. industries. You will learn both the • Virtual and augmented reality technical and collaboration skills • 360 Audio and video production essential for researching, developing App design & build ideas, and designing solutions to • Website creation meet a brief. • • Motion graphics Study mode You will become competent in a • Green screen & motion capture Full-time range of 2D, 3D, web, moving image, 3D Digital modelling Duration audio visual and game engine • 2 years Computer Games Design & software applications. • Minimum age Production 16 years Digital story telling including short Find out more about this course • How to Apply on Instagram: hca_digitalfutures film making See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. Large scale projection mapping • Entry Requirements UI (User Interface design) & UX Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 – 4 (A*- C) or a • Merit at Level 2 Diploma. To ensure that you (User Experience design) qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve Social Media content at least a Grade 4 / C or above in English and LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN FUTURES DIGITAL & INTERACTIVE MEDIA • maths. Interview. 39 Music This is an exciting, practical, work- related course that covers a wide variety of music disciplines. You will be given projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities, and demands.

Students study a number of specialist areas, some of which are studied together, and some in smaller specialist subject groups. There are opportunities for you to work collaboratively with The different areas of students from art, design, media, and study are really helpful performing arts courses – encouraging in my understanding of you to develop your communication, the subject of music as a creative, and organisational skills. whole. The standard of teaching is at a fantastic level and tutors are passionate about the subject.

Student Survey MUSIC

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Students on this course are HIGHLIGHTS encouraged to develop skills on 1. Trip to London to see a concert. Music more than one instrument, for 2. Opportunities to perform with example guitarists may also learn Level 3 students both within the bass guitar, singers may develop This new course is ideal for students who HCA and at external venues. keyboard skills. Visiting industry professionals are passionate about pop, rock, jazz, or folk 3. You will be supported throughout including session musicians, music and want to develop their skills and your studies via regular tutorials with producers, song writers and confidence before progressing to the Level 3 staff who are currently all active as managers who give invaluable Extended Diploma in Music. professional musicians. insights to the music industry. 4. A chance to record an album There are no exams on this course, in our own professionally On this one-year programme, you will develop instead you will be assessed in a variety equipped studio. of ways including performances, your music performance and production 5. Regular visits to Royal National skills, as well as gaining an initial overview of journals and logbooks, practical College to record video assessments and evaluations. the music industry, so that you can develop and audio with monthly ‘live streamed’ performances. your ideas about further study and careers in 6. Take part in HCA Music Week this area. After this Course with an amazing programme of masterclasses and workshops The majority of our Level 2 students will Studying music at HCA you will develop your given by top recording and progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in performing musicians. skills, knowledge and industry insight through Music at HCA. Some will decide to enter a range of activities. You will: into full-time employment or pursue alternative study pathways. • Develop ensemble and solo performance skills through weekly rehearsals, practice sessions and end-of-term public performances. • Learn about the music industry and how to plan and organise your own music Study mode event, taking into consideration health & Full-time safety requirements. Follow our college-level music Duration Improve your overall musicianship skills. courses on Instagram: 1 academic year • hca_musicdiplomas • Learn how to prepare for a successful Minimum age music audition. 16 years How to Apply English and maths are an integral part See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. of the course. Students who do not yet have the necessary grades (grade 4 / Entry requirements C or above) will get additional teaching Minimum 4 GCSEs at Grade 2 – 9 (A*- C) (to ensure that you qualify, it is highly and support to study for either GCSE desirable that you achieve at least a grade

or functional skills qualifications 4 / C or above in English and/or maths), MUSIC IN DIPLOMA 2 LEVEL depending on prior GCSE grades. interview & audition. Please see page 20 for more details. 43 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

As you progress on the course during RECENT HIGHLIGHTS year 2, you will develop your stagecraft 1. 2 nights of amazing gigs at ‘The Music and writing skills and will be given more Speakeasy’ venue at Hereford’s responsibility as you work towards Left Bank. your final major project in which groups This dynamic and exciting course for pop, 2. Students recorded an album of devise, plan, promote and stage their own songs written for a stage show. rock, jazz and folk musicians will allow you music event! 3. Workshop and performance with to follow a broad-based, industry relevant Students are encouraged to learn more Birmingham Conservatoire Folk syllabus. You will study all aspects of than one instrument. On the course this Ensemble. performance including: music creation can either be approached formally (such 4. Regular visits to Royal National College to record video and audio (composing and song writing), the music as focus on vocals and keyboard) or as part of your development within bands, with monthly ‘live streamed’ industry, musicianship (theory, listening skills, for example, many guitarists develop their performances. voice, and keyboard skills), and technology bass-playing skills. 5. Students performed their solo material in front of a panel of (sound recording, music sequencing etc.). You will be supported throughout your industry professionals including time at HCA to make the best choices song writers, producers and when considering your ‘next steps’ after During your first year you will be given a solid managers. the course. Visiting speakers will give you grounding in basic musicianship, rehearsal 6. Visit to London to see ‘STOMP’. and performance techniques, as well as valuable first-hand insights into the many career options available and staff will guide being introduced to how the music industry you through the university application currently operates. process with regular tutorials.

After this Course

You can achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS points equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A* grade. See pages 6-7 for more details. Students successfully completing this course can apply to BA (Hons) Popular Music at HCA, as well as other universities and colleges Study mode Full-time throughout the UK. Duration 2 years Follow our college-level music courses on Instagram: Minimum age hca_musicdiplomas 16 years How to Apply See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk.

In 2018, 48% of students on Entry requirements this course achieved UCAS Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 – 4 ( A*- C) (to points equivalent to AAA or ensure that you qualify, it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a grade 4 / C or above

A*A*A* at A-level. in English and maths), or on achieving a Merit at MUSIC IN DIPLOMA EXTENDED 3 LEVEL Level 2 Diploma in Music, interview & audition. 45 Our exciting, industry-relevant Performing Arts courses will prepare you for varied Performing Arts opportunities within the performance industries, and for taking your studies further at drama Courses schools, dance schools and on university-level degree programmes.

You will develop skills in a wide range of disciplines, and perform in a variety of spaces throughout your time here; building the breadth of experience and confidence you need to become a successful performer. Our tutors have diverse professional experience and continue to work in the performing arts industry.

We host nationally recognised touring companies based in the , such as Pentabus Theatre and Vamos Theatre. You will participate in bespoke workshops with these companies and get access to exclusive in-house performances of new and exciting work. Lessons are As a Performing Arts student at HCA, you will fun and engaging. also benefit from our links with: Hay Festival, Student Survey The Courtyard Hereford, Dancefest, and Aerial Dance Hereford. We have a strong track record of our students progressing to internationally recognised institutions such as: Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Circomedia Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre, Bird College, Trinity Laban, and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.

We have access to The course gives me incredible facilities such the skills & tools I need

as the Folly Arts Theatre. to get far in the industry. ARTS PERFORMING Student Survey Student Survey 47 LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN

You will explore dance and movement HIGHLIGHTS techniques weekly, and develop a better 1. Live work placements. Performing Arts understanding of your body, and how 2. Tour your performance to to use it in performance. You will have local schools. the opportunity to develop your musical 3. Collaboration with Level 3. This course is a rewarding first step theatre performance with one term 4. A masked performance project. in studying for a career in Performing focused on ensemble singing and dancing, 5. Visits from touring theatre and applying the acting skills it takes to Arts. It is suitable for students with and dance companies. mould these together. 6. Study trips to London, a passion for acting, dance, musical On every project there is an option to work Birmingham and Bristol. theatre, and physical theatre. It is the in a back-stage production role and gain ideal preparation for a Level 3 Performing valuable insights into this essential part of Arts course; developing students’ skills, the industry. After this Course technique and ability. Students have many opportunities to gain industry experience, such as live work Most students progress to Level 3 Extended During this one-year course, you will experience to develop practical skills, Diploma in Performing Arts and continue be introduced to a wide range of both touring projects to schools, or running their performance education. Others enter workshops with younger children. practical workshops and theory that employment directly or pursue alternative will enhance your performance abilities There are no exams on this course. study opportunities. You are assessed through a range of and develop your academic skills. You projects, discussions, rehearsals and will gain an exciting and highly effective final performances. introduction to professional performing arts training, including a unique theatre- in-education project, with a full-mask performance which we tour to local primary schools.

Your weekly timetable will be exciting and challenging, with a mixture of rehearsals Study mode and technique classes to develop you as Full-time a performer. A variety of performance Duration projects will help you embed new skills. 1 academic year

Minimum age Vibrant Performing Arts Instagram 16 years account: hca_performingartsfe English and maths are an integral part How to Apply of the course. Students who do not yet See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk. have the necessary grades (grade 4 / C or above) will get additional teaching Entry requirements Minimum 4 GCSEs Grade 9 – 2 (A*- F) (it is and support to study for either GCSE highly desirable that you achieve

or functional skills qualifications at least a grade 4 / C or above in English or ARTS PERFORMING IN DIPLOMA 2 LEVEL depending on prior GCSE grades. maths), interview and audition. Please see page 20 for more details. 49 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

You can choose to specialise in either RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Performance or Dance, or take the 1. A Film Noir project with professional Performing Arts opportunity to combine both throughout the film & TV director. course. In the first year all students also study 2. Full-scale, public productions – (live and recorded performance) singing skills. including Kander and Ebb’s Performance musical, Cabaret. This engaging course is perfect for those Includes: musical theatre, contemporary and 3. Collaborations with music and considering a career in the performance classical acting skills, improvisation, physical visual arts students. industries. theatre, performing with masks, film & TV 4. Performances at The Hay Festival. acting, scriptwriting, directing, theatre for 5. Visits from touring theatre and children, movement techniques, singing, and dance companies. Students experience an exciting range audition skills. 6. Work placements. of projects, which develop skills including: Dance 7. The chance to run workshops in schools. musical theatre, stage acting, choreography, Taught by practising professionals, movement for performers, acting for screen, this includes the disciplines of: jazz, audio acting, aerial circus, and other forms of contemporary, ballet, and physical theatre. After this Course dynamic performance. Students study both choreography and dance performance. You can achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS points equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A* grade. There are regular opportunities throughout In the second year there is an opportunity See pages 6-7 for more details. Students the course to perform in front of audiences to take an exciting unit on aerial circus – successfully completing this course and to be part of full-scale productions. Each learning to perform on hoops and silks. can apply to the BA (Hons) Performing term you have a choice to work on either a ‘live’ Arts degree course at HCA and at other In 2018 75% of students on this universities and colleges throughout the UK. performance such as a live theatre piece, or a course achieved UCAS points ‘recorded’ project, such as choreographing and equivalent to A*A*A* at A-level. dancing in a music video.

Collaboration is a key focus of the course, and students are also encouraged to develop into Study mode ‘thinking’ performers. Both these collaborative Full-time and research skills are essential for a smooth Duration transition into higher education, and continued 2 years growth as performers with successful careers. Minimum age 16 years

How to Apply See page 52. Apply online at hca.ac.uk.

Entry requirements Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 – 4 ( A*- C) (to ensure that you qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a grade Vibrant Performing Arts Instagram 4 / C or above in English and maths), or

account: hca_performingartsfe on achieving a Merit at Level 2 Diploma in ARTS PERFORMING IN DIPLOMA EXTENDED 3 LEVEL Performing Arts, interview & audition. 51 Short Courses Workshops for

Our popular short course programme Young People offers a flexible and relaxed atmosphere for individuals to explore their creative potential. Whether you want to learn new arts, crafts, Art, Design & Digital Workshops and digital techniques simply for fun, or to develop your skills in preparation for further Ages 11-16 study at HCA; our courses are designed so that you can work at you own pace and enjoy HCA offer workshops designed specifically the experience. for those who are attending high school and love the arts. Courses are led by our expert tutors and take full advantage of HCA’s outstanding Whether it’s painting and drawing, design, technical workshops and resources. Many media, or graphics, these workshops are suitable for beginners, so don’t be afraid aim to provide a creative outlet for young to try something completely new to you! people during the school half term and summer holidays. We provide a range of courses for individuals or organisations that want to acquire new skills for their workplace – for example: photography, web design and video editing. Spring Workshops 2019 Summer Workshops 2019 Creative professionals, teachers and Dates: Dates: practitioners can benefit from our tailored Tuesday 19th February 2019 Tuesday 23rd July 2019 programme of workshops that help refresh • • Wednesday 20th February 2019 Wednesday 24th July 2019 skills and introduce new techniques, all to • • The Varied Programme Thursday 25th July 2019 support their own professional development. Includes: Time: • 9.30am - 3pm Time: • Design Crafts Duration: 9.30am - 3pm • Fine Art 1 or 2 days Duration: Video & Photography • Fee: 1, 2 or 3 days Computer Graphics Further information • £22 per workshop Fee: Business Workshops Visit: www.hca.ac.uk • £22 per workshop Workshops for Secondary School Location: Call: 01432 845302 • Location: Email: [email protected] Aged Children Folly Lane Campus • Professional Development for Folly Lane Campus Art Teachers If you know a young person who might be See more details of all the many interested, a parent/guardian can register their different options available on the interest by contacting the Short Course Team website and in our short course and by email at [email protected] or by

workshops brochure. telephone on 01432 845302. PEOPLE YOUNG FOR WORKSHOPS

53 How to Apply College-Level Courses To apply for our courses, you can visit the website hca.ac.uk to download the application form or apply online. You are also welcome to Interviews and Auditions Portfolio Workshops complete the slip or phone Registry if you have any queries or need to be sent an application Once you have returned a completed These sessions are designed to give you form by post. application form we will write to you and invite first-hand advice about putting together a you to attend an interview and/or audition. We strong portfolio and give you useful pointers Open Days will also send you some guidance notes to help for interview. We can help you with: you prepare. • Picking the right work to showcase Come along to one of our popular Open Events The main aim of your interview is to give us the your skills. (see page 62) that we hold in the autumn and chance to get to know you, but it also provides • Understanding the importance of spring terms. These events will allow you and you an opportunity to check that HCA will be sketchbooks. your parents or guardians to meet tutors, view the right choice for you. All applicants will be Handy tips on talking about your own work. the college and our facilities, and learn more asked to produce a short piece of written work. • about careers in art, design, media, digital, music • Talking about who or what influences and the performing arts. you, and thinking about your artistic/ • For Art & Design/Digital courses, you will be digital heroes. Course application forms are available from the invited to attend an individual interview where autumn term onwards, either from the Careers we will discuss your ideas and ambitions and Audition Workshops for Centre at your school, by contacting HCA direct, look through Art & Design students’ portfolios Performing Arts and Music or from our website. The application deadline of work. Current Hereford College is normally 31 March however, we will always For Music courses, you will be invited to At these sessions, we give you advice on consider late applications. • of Arts Entry Qualifications play or sing informally and bring in your own audition techniques so you can prepare with compositions or recordings, followed by an great confidence. We can help with: Level 2 Courses: individual interview. 4 GCSEs 9 – 2 (previously A* – F) To help you prepare for your interview Preparations for singing and playing live. • • English and/or maths at grade 4 or audition, we also offer helpful, free • For Performing Arts courses, you will be Choosing suitable monologue material • • (previously grade C) or above desirable portfolio and audition workshops. asked to attend a performance workshop or picking the right music for your dance and complete a 2 minute solo audition piece, solo or musical number. followed by an individual interview. Level 3 Courses: • 5 GCSEs 9 – 4 (previously A* – C) Registry & Finance or Merit at Level 2 • English and maths at grade 4 Our registry and finance team are happy to help (previously grade C) or above desirable students and parents/guardians with advice and guidance on: Foundation Diploma in Art & Design: • Applications • 1 A Level/ A2 or Extended Diploma in a • Interviews creative subject plus 5 GCSEs including • FE financial support English and maths at grade 4 (previously • Bursary funding grade C) or above • Other funding queries For further assistance please contact APPLY HOW TO • Travel options and costs our Registry team on 01432 273359 or email [email protected] 55 16–19 Free Meals Internal Progression Bursary for Higher Education at HCA Fees & Funding Students aged 16–18 years may be eligible for free meals if they are in receipt of, or All students who have studied and their parents are in receipt of, certain means successfully completed a Level 3 Art & tested benefits. Students will be offered Design, Music or Performing Arts course vouchers to be used in the café at the Folly or Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Tuition Fees Course Fees Lane campus. Hereford College of Arts will be eligible to receive a bursary of £500 in their first year Course fees are an annual payment that No tuition fees will be charged to students whilst studying on a full-time degree-level covers a range of course expenses such as Hardship Fund aged under 19 on 31st August in the year course at HCA. studio materials and educational trips. They in which the student begins the course If you are aged 19 years or over and are are reviewed annually and are set at around (with the exception of students from the experiencing financial difficulties you can £160 – £230 depending on the course you Channel Islands). Students aged 19–23 apply to the hardship fund for assistance with Educational are studying. years who have not previously studied a full travel costs, course fees and childcare costs. Maintenance Allowance level 2 or 3 qualification may be entitled to (EMA) for Students Resident in Wales tuition fee remission. 16–19 Bursary – Advanced Learner Loans EMA is money for 16–18 year olds who have Vulnerable Groups Advanced Learner Loans Bursary a permanent address in Wales at the start of their course and want to continue their If you are aged between 16–18 years and If you are aged 19 years and over and have education. If you are eligible you could get up Students aged 19 or over, studying a full level think you may struggle with costs for full-time had an Advanced Learner loan approved to £30 a week, paid fortnightly, to help cover 3 qualification may apply for an Advanced education, you may be eligible to receive a by Student Finance England you can apply course related costs such as travel, books Learner Loan, which will pay for the tuition bursary. Students most in need will be eligible for this bursary. The bursary is aimed at and equipment. For more information, please fee charged by the College. The loan is to receive a bursary of £1,200 a year. This helping vulnerable, low income students with visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/fe/ema available through Student Finance England group includes: expenses such as learning resources and and is available to all UK students regardless childcare costs. of household income. Students will not • Young people in care Welsh Government Learning have to make any repayments until their • Care leavers Residential Bursary Grant FE income is £25,000 or more per year. For • Young people claiming income support more information, please visit www.gov.uk/ or Universal Credit in their own name This is a means-tested bursary intended For Students Resident in Wales advanced-learner-loan • Disabled young people who receive to provide financial assistance to students WGLG FE is for students aged 19 or over who Employment Support Allowance and who would otherwise be prevented from are studying a further education course at a Disability Living Allowance/ Personal attending a further education course college. If you are eligible you could receive Independence Payments in their at Hereford College of Arts due to up to £1,500 per year. For more information, own name. unreasonable daily travelling distance from please visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ home (two or more hours per journey). This fe/wglg-fe 16–19 Bursary – is mainly for students who are not on a public or college transport route and would have Discretionary Awards extreme difficulty with a daily commute. Other students aged 16–18 years that are not eligible for the vulnerable groups bursary but face genuine financial difficulties can apply for a discretionary bursary for assistance with travel costs, course fees, material and Please do not hesitate to get in touch equipment costs. with us to discuss your funding options. FEES & FUNDING & FEES Call: 01432 273359 Email: [email protected] 57 Working Spring and Summer Workshops During spring half-term and the first week with Schools of the summer holidays, we run a diverse programme of one-day workshops for 11–16 year olds; from urban art to fantasy make-up, and musical theatre to animation, there really Hereford College of Arts works Taster Days is something to inspire everyone. closely with many schools in We love seeing high school students Schools Expo , Worcestershire, experimenting in our workshops and studios, , Gloucestershire, and giving them a taste of art college life. We Our Schools Expo is an exciting annual Monmouthshire and Powys. We organise these days directly with schools to showcase of the best artwork from local are fully committed to working with support their students making choices around schools. We are proud to host this annual GSCE options, and progression post-16. exhibition in collaboration with local schools. Careers Talks younger students and provide a It provides a fantastic platform to see all full programme of opportunities to Competitions for Schools of the creativity from schools around the Schools regularly invite us in to talk to engage them with the arts. These county coming together under one roof. students, as well as attend their career activities include: workshops, We run a number of very popular competitions events. We love sharing insights about the Creative Industries with students. We will careers talks, competitions, each year and never fail to be impressed by the School Workshops talent represented in the entries. Our Young describe the fantastic range of careers to be and taster days. explored and explain how they can get there! Photographer competition is long-established We offer a range of creative workshops and we have recently re-launched our Young delivered by our Graduate Ambassadors in Artist of the Year, as the Brian Hatton Young schools. These are fantastic opportunities Networking Artist Competition. Brian Hatton was a for pupils to try something different and hear promising young artist of his time who was killed all about college life. Workshops include During the summer term, we offer an annual in action during the First World War. Brought up Letterpress, Mark Making, Wire Drawing forum for art teachers and careers advisors in Herefordshire, his work and legacy remains and Zine-making. to share best practice and to discuss of national importance. HCA collaborates opportunities and initiatives ahead of the with a number of partners to ensure his work new academic year. continues to be relevant to a contemporary audience and inspires young emerging talent.

For further information please SCHOOLS WITH WORKING contact: [email protected] 59 Frequently Is any homework set? Are any educational There are tasks in each project that have visits organised? to be completed. These may take the form We normally arrange trips about once of journals and reflective evaluations to a term, to visit places of interest. These Asked Questions support creative/ practical work. What is include exhibitions, locations overseas, required will vary from course to course, but galleries, and theatres – and act as a we do expect students to work to the best resource for project research. of their ability at all times and to work in the What about my travel How will my work be assessed evenings and at weekends when required. arrangements? once I’m on the course? This is absolutely necessary if you want to Will I get any help or advice achieve grades higher than a pass and if you if I want to go to University Those living outside the county should apply On the majority of courses, projects will be short have hopes of progressing to university. to their own council for travel assistance in the and specialised to give you an insight into the or College? first instance. If they do not offer assistance you wealth of subject areas within art and design, Yes! Approximately 70% of our college- can apply to Herefordshire Council. Students digital and interactive media, performing arts How do you let my parents level students go on to university or college. aged 16–18 from Herefordshire should apply or music. There will be regular assessments know I am making good You may choose to stay on and apply to direct to Herefordshire Council for transport throughout the course. In the second year, the progress? one of our BA (Hons) degree courses here assistance. Students who are 19 or over should project work for the final assessment will take at Hereford College of Arts. Wherever visit Herefordshire Council’s website for further the form of a final exhibition or performance. We send out reports to parents/guardians you decide to go, we can provide practical guidance. https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/ once a term. The report includes details on support and help with UCAS applications, info/200187/public_transport/166/school_and_ your attendance and progress. We invite your choices, interview techniques, college_transport/2 or call 01432 260931 / How do I know how well I am parents/guardians into college to discuss portfolio building, and mock interviews. 01432 260937. progressing on the course? the reports and to view your current work. In year two, we invite parents/guardians to Your projects will be assessed throughout the an information evening to discuss higher Will I continue to study English course and there will be regular tutorials where education (university), UCAS applications and maths at college? you will get feedback. You will also receive your and progression options. own Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which sets All students studying a further education out your learning goals and objectives and will course at Hereford College of Arts will also enable you to track your progress on the course. Will I have an opportunity study English and maths alongside their chosen to exhibit my work or to subject area unless they have already achieved a GCSE at grade 4 / grade C or above in both perform? subjects. We believe that it is essential that At the end of each academic year, the students have the opportunity to develop these College hosts a public exhibition for skills in preparation for the academic demands students who are leaving. Final year of higher education and to improve their performing arts and music students put employment prospects. Students work towards on major performances throughout the qualifications in either GCSE or Functional year. Music students also perform gigs Skills, whichever is the most appropriate. throughout the year. FREQUENTLY ASKEDFREQUENTLY QUESTIONS

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We look forward to welcoming you to one Saturday Open Days of our open events. • Sat 13th Oct 2018 10am for College-level at Folly Lane campus, Please book online at www.hca.ac.uk or email 11am for University-level at College Road us at [email protected] to reserve your place Campus and be sent more details. The dates shown are Sat 26th Jan 2019: correct at time of printing; however please do • Creative Careers Open Day - 10am for check the website before planning your visit, as College-level at Folly Lane campus details may change from time to time. Additional Foundation Diploma Post GCSE and Foundation Diploma Open Events Open Evenings For those interested in Foundation Diploma in Art For those interested in Extended Diplomas & Design (Post 18) including The Portfolio Course and Diplomas (post 16) and Foundation (for mature students), we have some additional Diploma in Art and Design (post 18) or twilight open events. The Portfolio Course (for mature students), we have Open Evenings at our Folly Lane Campus. • Thur 25th Oct 2018 Twilight Open Evening - 4.00pm at • Mon 12th Nov 2018 – 6.00pm College Road Campus • Tue 4th Dec 2018 – 6.00pm • Thur 29th Nov 2018 • Wed 9th Jan 2019 – 6.00pm Twilight Open Evening - 4.00pm at • Wed 13th Feb 2019 – 6.00pm College Road Campus • Thur 14th March 2019 – 6.00pm • Fri 15th March 2019 Tue 9th April 2019 – 6.00pm Open Studios - 10:30-12:30am at • College Road Campus • Wed 15th May 2019 – 6.00pm Portfolio & Audition Workshops Workshops for Year 11 students either thinking of applying to performing arts, music or art & design courses at Hereford College of Arts, or for students who have already applied and would like to come back and see us for some extra advice and handy tips! Booking is essential – please email [email protected] or call us on 01432 273359 • Mon 12th Nov 2018 – 4.30 - 5.30pm • Tue 4th Dec 2018 – 4.30 - 5.30pm • Wed 9th Jan 2019 – 4.30 - 5.30pm • Wed 13th Feb 2019 – 4.30 - 5.30pm • Wed 15th May 2019 – 4.30 - 5.30pm