Synthesis 2018 is our summer showcase and celebration of HCA talent! Separated into three strands: Degree Show, shows in Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and College-level Art & Design, as well as music and performances.

Degree Show – at College Road Campus

Private View (for friends and family) – 8th June 6:30pm-8:30pm
Open to the Public 9th-16th June
Saturday 9th: 10am-2pm
Sunday 10th – Closed
Monday – Friday: 11am – 5pm
(Extended opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm)
Saturday 16th: 10am-2pm

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – at Pigott Close (Folly Lane Campus)

Private View (for friends and family) – 8th June 6:30pm-8:30pm
Open to the Public: 9th-23rd June
Saturday 9th: 10am-2pm
Sunday 10th: Closed
Monday-Friday: 11am-5pm
(Extended opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm)
Saturday 16th: 10am-2pm
Sunday 17th: Closed
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm
(Extended opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm)
Saturday 23rd: 10am-2pm

College-level Art & Design (Year 1) – at College Road Campus

Private View (for friends and family) – 22nd June 5:00-7:00pm
Open to the Public: 23rd-27th June
Saturday 23rd: 10am-2pm
Sunday 24th: Closed
Monday 25th: 11am-5pm
Tuesday 26th: 11am-7pm
Wednesday 27th: 11am-5pm

College-level Art & Design (Year 2) – at Folly Lane Campus

Private View (for friends and family) – 22nd June 6:30-8:30pm
Open to the Public: 23rd-27th June
Saturday 23rd: 10am-2pm
Sunday 24th: Closed
Monday 25th: 11am-5pm
Tuesday 26th: 11am-7pm
Wednesday 27th: 11am-5pm

Synthesis 2018 Events 

Sat 9: University-level Open Day  College Road Campus, HR1 1EB – 11am-3pm

Mon 11: Show Tour  College Road Campus, HR1 1EB – 1.30pm  

Tue 12: Cabaret the Musical  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 7pm

(Level 3, Year 2 Performing Arts Students) – SOLD OUT

Wed 13: Cabaret the Musical  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 1pm & 7pm

(Level 3, Year 2 Performing Arts Students) – SOLD OUT

Thu 14: All these evening events at College Road Campus, HR1 1EB

  • Artist’sTalk in partnership with Meadow Arts – 6pm
  • Show Social – 6.30pm
  • Short Film Showcase – 7.30pm

Fri 15: The Little Black Fish  College Road Campus, HR1 1EB – 1pm

A puppet show performed by BA (Hons) Performing Arts Students with puppets created by Contemporary Design Craft students.

Show Tour  HCA Foundation Studios, Pigott Close, HR1 1PQ- 1.30pm

Tue 19: Mobile Phone Show  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT- 7pm

A contemporary play using mobiles and projections to bring several entwined stories to life.

(Level 3, Year 1 Performing Arts Students)

Wed 20: Mobile Phone Show  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 1pm and 7pm

A contemporary play using mobiles and projections to bring several entwined stories to life.

(Level 3, Year 1 Performing Arts Students)

Thu 21: Summer Mix  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 1pm & 7pm

Student Music Gig – Featuring Extended Diploma Music Students showcasing original songs, World Music and improvisation.

Fri 22: Summer Mix  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 1pm & 7pm

Student Music Gig – Featuring Extended Diploma Music Students showcasing original songs, World Music and improvisation.

Sat 23: College-level Open Day  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 10am-2pm 

Mon 25: Show Tour  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT – 1.30pm
with Extended Diploma in Art & Design Course Leader, Darren Williams.

Tue 26: After-school ArtsTrail  Folly Lane Campus, HR1 1LT- 3.30 – 5pm