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Performing Arts Courses Contents 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 Hereford 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 Hereford College of Arts 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
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