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Ross Duncan

Ross Duncan - Course Leader for Games Design at Hereford College of Arts

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Jake Gardiner

Jake's background is in photographic art, but this now extends to all lens-based media. Jake views his role as that of a facilitator as much as an educator, strongly encouraging students to follow their passions and explore different techniques within the creative process.

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Nyree Clayton

Nyree studied BA (Hons) Design, Media and Management. She has twenty-four years’ experience of teaching Design and Technology, Art and Design, PSHE and Theory of Knowledge. Nyree’s roles have been both academic and pastoral including department head, year group head, assistant head and deputy principal.

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Amanda Jackson

Amanda Jackson is a visiting lecturer on our photography course, specialising in interior design, lifestyle and portraiture.

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Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

A vibrant and immersive fully funded one-year programme. Our Foundation Diploma will enable you to explore a wide range of disciplines and workshops to discover your creative style.

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Undergraduate degree

Everything you need to know to join a BA (Hons) courses at HCA

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Post-16 courses

Everything you need to know to apply for a Post-16 course at HCA

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Foundation diploma

Everything you need to know to join our Foundation diploma course at HCA

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Portfolio course

Everything you need to know to apply for a Post-16 course at HCA

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Minutes of Meetings

Here you can find all the relevant minutes from HCA's full board and governance commitees

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Music and Performance Spaces

Find out more aboutthe music and performance spaces you can use on campus

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Learning & disability support

At HCA we have a positive, inclusive atmosphere where all of our students are able to access support for their studies. Below, you can find more information about Additional Learning Support (ALS) specifically at University or College level for students and prospective students who are disabled or neurodivergent.

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Wellbeing

At HCA we believe your wellbeing should always come first, and we want to support you to reach your full creative potential, while enjoying all aspects of campus life.

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Care leavers

At HCA, we pro-actively welcome applications from students who are Care Leavers and offer comprehensive support to help you reach your full potential.

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Who we are

For more than 170 years, Hereford College of Arts has trained aspiring artists to make their mark on the world.

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Sustainability

Hereford College of Arts is deeply committed to a sustainable future. Here are some of the ways we are actively reducing our impact on the environment

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Guide to Hereford

Located in the middle of four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and perched on the banks of the river Wye, Hereford gives you small-city living surrounded by the kind of landscapes people go on holiday to see.