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Do you think this is a real college you’re assessing?

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Do you think this is a real college you’re assessing?

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Wendy C takes charge to organise the smooth running of our Matrix assesssment... #thereisnospoon

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They came... they saw... but we conquered! A good time at HCA all round

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New Wellbeing development officer arrives... #melbeing #alliswell

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You get a free breakfast the only catch is you have to sit in a room with an invigilator for two hours....

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Whatever you do don’t mention GDPR, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it...

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We all need a few orange sofa’s to restore the balance... furniture has arrived! Phil is ecstatic!

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HCA part of the national conversation... Maybe in a few years our staff will lead some workshops there.

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The air is full of Christmas carols and amazing voices (well mostly)

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Getting excited to give these awards to some brilliant students

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Amazing shows, amazing feedback from UAL external moderators and visitors.

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Work selected for Origins Exhibition at OXO tower for FAD and PF students 

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Work selected for Origins Exhibition at OXO tower for FAD and PF students 

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Three students were nominated for FAD and PF to represent HCA’s FAD course for the London exhibition in August 2018

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110 FAD students give their work away to strangers in city centre following exhibition at De Koffie Pot

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75 Foundation students and staff go to Amsterdam and all come back unscathed (only 6 tattoos!)

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Great visits to YSP, whitworth and Manchester city art galleries on route to UCAS fair. Stayed near a canal, practice for Amsterdam.

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Students and staff from HCA co-present a workshop at National Conference RAISE 17 which shares an embodied approach to 'engagement'.

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Students and staff from HCA co-present a workshop at National Conference RAISE 17 which shares an embodied approach to 'engagement'.

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It begins! After months of planning, a pilot collaborative teaching, learning and research project involving students, staff and external creatives...

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Professor Laura Ritchie shows us our teaching practice and we also get to hear her play her cello

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One of the most interesting creative lunches this year - discussing our links with place and landscape from a range of perspectives

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and we start to explore Herefordshire narratives - a work in progress -

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AoC HE Scholarship and Research Conference

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AoC HE Scholarship and Research Conference

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HCA chairs a successful session, facilitates a successful workshop around our work on creating scholarly spaces (and we find out our abstract has been accepted for the BERA conference, too)

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Our students are invited to design an award for the Association of Learning Technologists!

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Thanks to everyone's hard work completing survey information we are invited to become an associate partner in this European research project...watch this space

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Abstracts accepted for ELTSIS and RAISE18 conferences..

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Abstracts accepted for ELTSIS and RAISE18 conferences..

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Peer review from HCA's research project evaluation

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Peer review from HCA's research project evaluation

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Thank you for this robust, well-considered, valid project; your approach embodies a sense of the promotion

of a scholarship culture not merely isolated scholarly

activity, which should be commended in its potential for

positive  impact.

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Live brief for ‘The Send’ climbing academy, it was a great branding brief and extra memorable as they invited the group to have a free climb which became a great bonding/ice breaker moment for the group. Student Chris carters brand designs were so strong that they used them to rebrand the business.

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Our student visit to JKR Global, one of the UK’s leading brand agencies in Camden, London, they were very generous with their time, students met a range of designers and we are set to work with them collaboratively in the future. Students from L5/L6 sampling some new fizzy water brands!

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While in Portugal The student visit to Silva-Design a Lisbon based design agency was memorable as they were very generous with their time, they sparked the idea among the students that they don’t have to work in the UK! They also gave everyone a free graphic art book!

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Liz Price enjoyed the challenge of writing new projects and delivering new teaching sessions for the new L4 module ‘Constructed Image’.

So much of the excellent design work produced by students throughout the year…below a t-shirt image for The Marine Conservation society soon to be available via their online shop and work from the pop-up shop.

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X 4 HCA FE students work in collaboration with Herefordshire Council to produce large scale sculptural outcome based on story of WW2 canary girls (munitions factory workers). Jordan Knight FE governor

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a fabulous L5 dissertation planning workshop with Holland Otik – collaborating with her to show L5 students how to adopt a 3dimensional, multi-sensory planning strategy.  There were lightbulb moments for several students attending!

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2 of the specialist team (Jennie and myself) collaborating with the Library this time: a number of students that we would never usually see came along.  25 L5 students in total accessed this so we really widened our reach and had a great time in the process.

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X 4 ex FAD and PF students returned to HCA to share their journeys with our students from a range of creative practices

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PF student collective exhibition in coll

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PF student collective exhibition in coll

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Success for ALL our learners in Entry 3 maths and English

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Successful implementation of a new Payroll and HR system.

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Meeting acting legend Ed Hooks in Lisbon http://www.edhooks.com/about-ed.html

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Meeting acting legend Ed Hooks in Lisbon http://www.edhooks.com/about-ed.html

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Students stay on after college for GCSE maths & English  revision sessions - enticed by the prospect of biscuits and lollipops...

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GCSE students come in during half term for last- minute revision 'booster' sessions and the promise of lunch - pizza anyone?

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Successful ESFA funding audit in September. 

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Successful ESFA funding audit in September. 

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The ESFA always want to come at the busiest time of the year to meet their deadlines! Plus you don't know until end of July you are having one in September.

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We met dozens of amazing new applicants who came for their interviews - great to see lots of enthusiastic students

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Birmingham Rep Performance  14th February

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Birmingham Rep Performance  14th February

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BA Performing Arts Students perform '3000 Chairs at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. This was a reworking of the project directed by Gillian Hipp and Claire Coache (Open Sky Productions) that went to the Hay festival in 2017

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Motion Capture in London                            Feb 3rd and 4th

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Motion Capture in London                            Feb 3rd and 4th

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BA performing arts students go to London to take part in a motion capture workshop at Saddlers Wells with Shapes in Motion company and a performance of The Play that Goes Wrong

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BA Performing Arts students perform site-specific and immersive installations at Folly Lane inspired by Sarah Kane's iconic postdramatic play to raise awareness for mental health issues during Blue Monday Week

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FE performing arts students spend the day being Handmaids for Margaret Atwood's visit to the Literature Festival

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Author Margaret Atwood has expressed concerns her iconic novel The Handmaid's Tale could be used as an instruction manual to oppress people.

The Canadian was asked the question during an appearance at the Hay Festival in Powys on Monday.

She warned the audience against what would happen if US vice president Mike Pence "gets his hands on the controls".

The book was set in a totalitarian United States where women's rights are severely restricted.

Atwood was asked by an audience member if she feared the book could be used as an instruction manual and said: "Yes, there is that problem...if Mike Pence gets his hands on the controls, just you wait."

She also praised the referendum on reforming abortion law in the Republic of Ireland, and efforts by some to "push back" against the Trump administration.

"The election of Trump has galvanised young people who might not have had voting on their to-do list, or candidature or any interest in politics in particular," she said.

"Had those people voted in the last election, the current incumbent would not have won."

Her novel was made into a film in the 1980s and has been adapted for television, with a second series recently completed.

Atwood told the audience in Hay-on-Wye that she had lost control of the TV rights for the book in 1989, but said she had been "very lucky" to have such a good team team working on the series.

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Handmaid's Tale 'instruction manual' fear

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Author Margaret Atwood has expressed concerns her iconic novel The Handmaid's Tale could be used as an instruction manual to oppress people. The Canadian was asked the question during an appearance at the Hay Festival in Powys on Monday. She warned the audience against what would happen if US vice president Mike Pence "gets his hands on the controls".

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Performance of Little Black Fish by the BA Performing Arts Students - directed by Gillian Hipp and Andrew Purvin of Fetch Theatre Company in conjunction with BA Music students and BA A&D students

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All the Performing Arts diploma students attended a large scale simulated training exercise at Shobdon Airfield. The scenario was based around the event of an aircraft crash landing at Shobdon Airfield. Training was undertaken by over 50 members of staff from the RAF, border police, police, ambulance and fire service. Students were asked to role-play as casualties, on-lookers/witnesses, media, and family members of injured people.

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76% Distinction rate for our graduating students, many moving to top  UK drama schools e.g. Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Circomedia,  universities of Chichester, Bath Spa, Edgehill, Bournemouth - our very own BA in Performing Arts at CRC.

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Production of "Wolves are coming for you" providing the opportunity for all PA students to see the performance in the Folly Arts Theatre.

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PENTABUS THEATRE COMPANY: FREE WRITING & THEATRE MAKING COURSE FOR 16-25s

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PENTABUS THEATRE COMPANY: FREE WRITING & THEATRE MAKING COURSE FOR 16-25s

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Course with 9 month programme began 11th October hosted at HCA and RNCB Hereford. Course to end in a professional production of their work. A number of PA students learnt  about the basic rules of play writing and creating work for the stage, tutored by professional playwrights, actors, directors and designers.

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FE Performing Arts students at Birmingham Rep

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FE Performing Arts students at Birmingham Rep

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Students attend a day of career based workshops and talks with students aged 16-19 from across the Midlands and get a chance to chat with professionals about their  roles and career paths. In the evening, students watched a production of Elephant by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti - a Tamasha/Rep co-production

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June: all FE Performing Arts students and staff London Trip/Goodbye!!!!!

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June: all FE Performing Arts students and staff London Trip/Goodbye!!!!!

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On June 27th we all went to London to see the musical 'Everyone's Talking About Jamie' - based on the true life story of a Sheffield schoolboy with ambitions to become a drag star. It's a great tale, tackling prejudice, homophobia, sexism and racism - with a fabulous lighting and set design (not to mention dragtacular frocks and heels!) Our graduating students then stayed overnight, watching 'The Play That Goes Wrong', followed by a backstage tour of the National Theatre. And so we wave a fond farewell to our brilliant second years.

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie - show trailer

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‘Employer Engagement Brief’.

PA 2yr Students on tour around local secondary schools during late November and December 2017. The production was aimed at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and the production highlighted themes as outlined in the Government’s British Values, as well as raising social conscience within the students themselves, the local community, and in the wider world.

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March: an evening of student cabaret  @Left Bank raising money for Hereford's homeless

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March: an evening of student cabaret  @Left Bank raising money for Hereford's homeless

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Students self-direct an evening of variety acts at the Left Bank to raise money for charity

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Earlier in the year, FE performing arts students worked with professional film and TV director Rachel Lambert to create short films inspired by Film Noir. All the films were written, directed and organised by the students themselves

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Yr 2 Dancers  performed at Newport House

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| PA YR1 students John Barbour and Libby Amson-Dluska-Miziura and L2  Kirsty Holford all had their short plays performed by professional actors with a professional director at the The Courtyard

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| PA YR1 students John Barbour, Kirsty Holford and Libby Amson-Dluska-Miziura will have their short plays shown at The Ludlow Fringe Festival in July 2018

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Display of staff and students' most inspirational reads from HCA Libraries.

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reimagines Folly Lane library for her 2018 Final Major Project. Very professional work Georgia!

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ED postcards selected and auctioned for the St.Michael's Hospice 'Postcards from Life' project. Inspired by the shared Year 1 and 2 visit to Compton Verney.

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Fashion Revolution week in HCA libraries - with BA Textiles

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Fashion Revolution week in HCA libraries - with BA Textiles

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Make and mend workshops, knitting timeline and book displays, including Fashio Revolution zine.

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Jim Parkyn, of Aardman fame, came in to deliver a workshop to a group of FE students from across courses.

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I am tidying up the timeline on a copy of this board rather than directly here. Sarah

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I am tidying up the timeline on a copy of this board rather than directly here. Sarah

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ED UCAS & Research trip to Liverpool & Manchester

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Workshop making reusable sanitary towels in CRC library for International Women's Day 2018.

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8 Ex-FE students gave their time to speak with current Level 3 students about their experiences in the creative industries.

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Vamos Theatre is the UK's leading full mask theatre company. Performed " A Brave Face"
" A Brave Face was researched with the help of both serving and ex-soldiers"
Two shows one for students and a Veteran Event 26th & 27th March - SOLD OUT

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A huge thank you to Ian for supporting ED student Jordan in producing this ambitious sculpture. Also well done to the FAD girls who helped in the design process.

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Performed by L2 and YR1 PA students

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Jim McKinnie PA YR 2 student on your across college student award 2018

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B.A. (Hons) Short Film course leader Keith Temple

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B.A. (Hons) Short Film course leader Keith Temple

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I started in March and I was and still am hugely delighted to be here. If there’s a highlight for me it was June 1st: seeing the L6 students, the first to graduate from the course, delivering their short films. All three made different and very professional films. All on a budget of £250. Amazing. You would never know. The films ooze quality. Not sure if that’s the sort of thing you’re looking for but it really was a highlight for me.

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Implementing Functional Skills online exams 

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Implementing Functional Skills online exams 

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This hasn't been without teething problems and more staff training is required!

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All the UWTSD paperwork is complete and handed it to deadline

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All the work with External Examiners and preparation of documents completed successfully

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The self referral systems goes from strength the strength and more links have been made with local and national services. Outside agencies who have worked with us so far have said how fantasist our students and staff are....

Students have engaged with visitors and we know have several students undertaking voluntary work with No Wrong Door and Mind.

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‘I cannot express how much I have enjoyed my time with the students and staff over the past couple of months.  From the moment I walked in to reception and was greeted by the ladies there, to the tutorials with the students I have had an amazing experience.  Every session has been very different involving debate, argument, tears, laughter and casual conversations’ Alison Thompson West Mercia Police

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HE ALS team successfully completed the DSA QAG Audit Review and continue to be fully accredited.

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HCA worked together to ensure the successful reaccreditation of the Matrix Standard

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It is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). Either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.

The matrix Standard is the Department for Education's (DfE) standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance. The DfE supports the matrix Standard as the quality framework for accrediting information, advice and guidance contracts including the National Careers Service, its subcontractors and other services delivered on behalf of the Education Skills Funding Agency.

It helps providers to improve their services by benchmarking against best practice and it offers accreditation to those that meet the full standard.

Organisations that feel they meet all matrix criteria can apply for assessment at any time.

When an independent Assessor confirms that all criteria are met, the organisation becomes an accredited organisation and can display the matrix quality mark to demonstrate that it offers high quality IAG services.

The matrix Standard is an outcome- based standard. This means that an Assessor will look not only at processes used to support IAG delivery but also at results achieved.

Any organisation which manages, administers and delivers an information, advice and/or guidance service to support individuals in their choice of career, learning, work or life goals can become accredited to the matrix Standard. It does not matter whether the service or services are delivered face-to-face, through training, learning, remotely, or through a website.

Organisations that have benefited from working with the Standard include Training Providers, Universities, Further/Higher Education Colleges, Schools and Academies, Sole Traders, Next Step Providers, Voluntary and Community Organisations and Private Businesses.

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It is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). Either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering. The matrix Standard is the Department for Education's (DfE) standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance.

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B.A (Hons) Textiles staff and students run successful  workshops at Hay Festival

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B.A (Hons) Textiles staff and students run successful  workshops at Hay Festival

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These workshops will explore textiles in fresh and unexpected ways by linking contemporary practices and technology with age-old techniques.

By focusing on storytelling, heritage and a respect for craft with connections to sustainability participants will experiment with natural dyes, create three-dimensional lines and threads and practice slow stitch techniques.

Materials are supplied and will be sourced from waste promoting re-use and recycling, to reduce the amount of materials going into the waste stream.

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With several hours to spare...the College made its submission to the OfS - we look forward to a positive relationship with our new regulator.

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BA Illustration students timeline banner unveiled at Hay Festival

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BA Illustration students timeline banner unveiled at Hay Festival

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Vision is a group of 10 BA fine art students from Hereford College of Arts. We are a diverse group of artists ranging in ages from 21 – 70 years old, working in all mediums – photography, film, sculpture, painting, ceramics, textiles, printing, performance and installation. We are graduating this summer and are fundraising towards taking our show to Free Range in London in July.
Free Range, held in the Old Truman Gallery in Brick Lane, showcases the work of graduates from art colleges from all around the UK.

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MA Fine Art course officially launched with 15 FT students and new studio spaces!

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Fine Art Research trip to the inaugural contemporary art biennale

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MA FINE ART SHOW
18 - 25th July
Maylords