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James Smith
James brings a breadth of knowledge to his teaching from over 20 years experience working in the creative sector. Inspired by the language of mechanical/industrial process and engineering, he uses this knowledge to innovate design solutions for the specialist automotive sector. James' personal practice is commissioned widely across the U.K.
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Julie Bird
Julie is a textile designer, researcher and educator, specialising in woven textiles.
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Valija Evalds
Valija is an art historian, textile specialist and writer who has focussed her career around the historical context of dress and textiles.
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Katerina Knight
Katerina Knight is an award winning English Textile Artist and Journalist.
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Nick Brown
Nick Brown - Lecturer, HCA
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Ash O'Brien
Ash graduated in 2008 with a degree in Graphic Communication and has since been active in the industry; having set up his own design partnership specialising in branding. He loves how the industry work and teaching fuel one another, and how his experiences help benefit student learning.
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Brockington House - A Beautiful Intergenerational Collaboration
In a heart-warming event that beautifully bridged generations, residents of Brockington House Care Home became the muses for budding artists from Hereford College of Arts during a unique portrait artist competition.
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Del Done MBE,CWCB
Head of School of Materials and Design, BA(Hons) Artist Blacksmithing Course Leader & MA Contemporary Craft Course Leader
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Job vacancies
Explore current job opportunities and become part of our dynamic, creative community. Whether you're looking to contribute your skills or grow your career in the arts and design, discover the right role for you and apply today.
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Our stories
Discover inspiring success stories from our graduates. Explore how their creative journeys have led to remarkable careers and through these find motivation for your future success.
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HCA Alumnus James Price wins Oscar
Former Hereford College of Arts student, James Price, scooped the Oscar for Best Production Design, with local innovator Shona Heath from Worcestershire. Along with the team, the pair collaborated on the incredible sci-fi Victorian world-building of Poor Things, starring Emma Stone and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
- Courses
BA(Hons) Photography
Photography does not stand still - it evolves and expands continuously. On this dynamic course you will find ways to grow and perfect your craft– and to make images that say something new about the world.
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Postgraduate Open Days
Find out first-hand why students rated HCA among the top institutions in the UK at an Open Day.
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Term dates
You can find term dates for academic years 2023/24 below, including any University closure days.