How to arrange a school or college visit

Schools

Small group tours or and student-led workshops are a great way to bring art and design to life for younger students.

Outreach during our Degree and Diploma Shows


The end of year shows are a perfect time to bring students onto campus. 

The installations, demos and exhibitions showcase the full range of art and design - and during the shows, your students can get first-hand access to talk to the people behind them.

What type of session do we offer?


There are a range of ways our Outreach team can facilitate meaningful and impactful engagement for younger students - from textiles or games design workshops through to Q+As on creative career options.

Sessions can be pitched at different age levels. Activities and tours can be general, or more focussed on certain subjects.

Availability during the show is limited, but if you are interested in organising a visit you can contact our Outreach manager Ella Broughal to discuss what type of visit would be the best fit for your students.

Examples

Small group tours

Current HCA students or staff members can provide guided tours of the exhibition. Students can ask questions and find out more about the process behind making the work.

Creative workshops

Depending on the availability of our specialist studios and facilities, we can accommodate short taster sessions featuring techniques or processes that students can see in the show. These could range from casting or textile design to character design for video games.

Creative careers Q+A

Tailored to different ages, students can get first-hand insight from creative professionals and current students on the range of careers within the creative industries - and how to turn your passion into a fulfilling profession.

Interactive sessions

Students are set a series of tasks that prompt them to respond creatively to work in the shows. These can be tailored to fit the interests and level of your students.

Get in touch

If you are interested in arranging Outreach during the shows - or enquiring about off-site sessions the team can provide - you can contact our team for more information using the email link below.

Email our outreach team now