Art, Design, Media, Music,

Fashion and Visual Merchandising

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Artwork by Charlotte,
Art Student
This means that during your
time at college you will
have the opportunity to:

^ Undertake work
placements
^ Enter competitions
against other colleges
^ Work on projects with
local businesses
^ Attend masterclasses
and workshops from
industry professionals
^ Go on trips and visits
relevant to your area of
study
^ Get paid work as part
of the colleges Student
Crew
northhertscollege Fashion Designer
Luke Archer preparing his #LFW
collection with help from NHC
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Our newly
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Hitchin Centre
boasts Enhance
and Energise
Hair and Beauty
Salons, open to
the public all year
round, as well
the Edge Sports
Centre.
The new building
houses dedicated
classrooms,
communal
workspaces and
quiet study areas
as well as the Link
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students can get
help with work
placements, CV
writing and job
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HITCHIN CENTRE
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We caught up with
self starter media
alumni, Adam Tyler, to
find out how coffee,
pig-headedness and,
well, stuff has fuelled
his passion for writing
has helped him embark
on a new business
venture:
WHAT ARE YOU UP
TO NOW?
I am a freelance writer
and the founder of
Hollow Dell Media.
Right now, my main
responsibilities include
promotion and content
management for Hollow
Dell Media.
WHAT SPARKED
YOUR BUSINESS
IDEA?
The idea was always
there with me. I always
enjoyed writing and
meeting new people,
and felt it was time to
really establish myself
online which, for
better or for worse,
is where it all happens
now!
WHATS NEXT
FOR YOU IN YOUR
CAREER AND LIFE?
I hope to establish
myself further as a
self-employed writer
by working on a
number of my own
projects both alone,
and with the support
of Hollow Dell Media.
I dont try to predict
where my life will be,
only that there will be
plenty of long, coffee-
fuelled nights ahead of
me!
northhertscollege Adam
Tyler joins NHC students
for a media masterclass
HOW DID YOUR
TIME AT NHC
INFLUENCE YOU?
When I joined North
Hertfordshire College,
I had next to no idea
what I wanted to do. It
was only by meeting
the people in my
course, by talking
with the tutors and by
having the freedom
to explore my
interests, was
I able to really nail
down what I wanted
to do.
DO YOU HAVE
ANY ADVICE
YOU COULD GIVE
POTENTIONAL
OR CURRENT
STUDENTS?
My main piece of
advice to give to
anybody is dont be
afraid of failure. We
all experience it in
some way or another.
Its the act of picking
yourself back up that
defines us. Each time
you fall, youll get
back up stronger than
before you just have
to take that step.
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Art and Design
Media and Photography
Music
Fashion and Visual
Merchandising
Our courses are validated by
University of Arts London.
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This course is designed as an
introduction to a range of
disciplines that come within the
arts and crafts creative industries.
You will study a number of
different art and craft subjects
including:
^ Drawing / mark making
^ Media and materials
investigation
^ Photography
^ Printmaking
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry
requirements required for this
course.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress
onto a level 2 course or look for
employment.
Level 1 Art, Design and Media (FC006)
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You will develop skills within a variety
of disciplines as well as taking part
in live projects, competitions and
exhibitions.
You will be taught a variety of skills
which will include:
^ Painting and drawing
^ Printmaking
^ Textiles
^ Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
^ Photography
^ Ceramics
^ 3D making processes wood,
metal and plastics
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at grade D or above (one of
which must include an Art and Design
related subject). You will also need
to show a portfolio of work at an
interview.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress
onto one of our level 3 courses,
look for employment or find an
apprenticeship within the creative
industries.
Level 2 Art and Design (FC043)
This course gives you the
opportunity to learn through real
life projects and explore ideas
using experimental techniques.
You will have the opportunity to
study a variety of skills including:
^ Fashion and textiles
^ Photography
^ Graphic design
^ Sculpture
^ Product design
^ Painting and drawing
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs grades A-C or a BTEC 1st
Diploma at merit, and a strong
portfolio of work
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course, you can progress onto
university to study a range of
multi-disciplinary degrees from
3D model making, graphic design,
photography to fine art and
many other options. Employment
opportunities include junior
design work, fine art practice
and photographic practice or
establishing yourself as a sole
trader.
Level 3 Art and Design (FC003)
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northhertscollege Art &
Design Student Madeline
Dowd won the Royal Opera
House Design Challenge
creating a fantastic set
design for the ballet Tosca.
Madeline fended off
competition from over 300
entries to win the set design
category and won a tailor-
made behind the scenes
experience at the Royal
Opera House.
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The foundation course is the established method of entry to
university degree courses in the field of art, design, craft
and communication. It is also a means of gaining invaluable
experience with working on live projects and with employers
to provide a higher chance of employment after the course.
You will have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines
before undertaking a final major
project within your chosen area.
Subject areas of study include:
^ Product design
^ Graphic design
^ Fine art
^ Fashion and textiles
^ Photography
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
One A Level grade C or above
in art and design and a good
portfolio of work. Normally
possess at least 5 GCSEs A-C
level.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Our students have progressed to some of the most prestigious
university degree courses in the country to study a wide range
of subjects including painting, sculpture, illustration, visual
communication, set design, fashion, textiles, games design, film,
animation, furniture, jewellery, photography, conservation and
restoration and history of art.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
(FC002)
When you watch television, listen
to the radio, see a film, read a
magazine or enjoy an animation,
the people involved in bringing
these products to you all work
under the umbrella of media
production.
This course is aimed at giving you
the opportunity to experience
what it would be like to work in the
industry. Throughout the year you
will learn the practical skills of
production and work on your own
creative ideas, often in production
crews.
You will be taught a variety of
skills including:
^ Digital photography
^ Video production
^ Audio production
^ Lighting
^ Animation
^ Editing and production
software
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at Grades D and above,
including English.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress to
the Level 3 Extended Diploma
in Creative Media Production,
Interactive Media or look for
employment within the creative
industries.
Level 2 Creative Media Production
(FC016)
northhertscollege Media
Student Chlo undertook a
three month paid internship
as a journalist at The Comet
newspaper after winning the
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The Level 3 Extended Diploma
in Media Production aims to
develop students understanding
and practical implication of
moving and dynamic images,
which is taught through both
practical and theory modules.
There is also graphic design,
photography and journalism-
related work. The course
includes the following areas of
study:
^ Plan, direct, produce and
edit your own film
^ Media representation
^ Target audiences
^ Structure of the industry
^ Research techniques
^ Pre-production techniques
^ Critical approaches to
media products
^ Understanding the media
industries
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs at grade C and
above, including maths and
English.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Students progress to university
on courses such as Film, TV and
Radio Production, Journalism,
Scriptwriting and Animation.
Students in the past who have
wanted to go to university
have been offered places,
including top media universities
Bournemouth and Westminster.
northhertscollege
Media students joined
students studying IT
to put their stamp on
a special edition of
The Comet newspaper
in The Big Student
News Takeover
#BIGSTUDENTTAKEOVER
Level 3 Creative Media Production
(FC007)
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During this course, you will be
taught the traditional skills of
communication design in order
to adapt these fundamental skills
to the modern needs of digital
design. This course uses project
based learning, working on live
briefs with external clients and
organisations to build a strong
design portfolio and gain valuable
industry experience.
You will cover traditional and
digital approaches to visual
communication through studying:
^ Interaction design
^ Typography
^ Illustration and mark making
^ Print and editorial design
^ Web and app development
^ Idea and concept generation
^ Image manipulation
^ Navigational design
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs at grade A-C or a Level
2 Diploma at Merit, and a strong
portfolio of work.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course, students can progress onto
study at university or employment
opportunities including junior
designer, freelance designer,
web designer and commercial
operators.
Level 3 Graphics and New Media (FC057)
northhertscollege Graphic
Design students Emma and
Will worked with author
Dianna Jackson to design the
paper back and Kindle edition
covers for her latest release,
Murder Now and Then.
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The first year of the Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Photography focuses on
exploratory studies enabling you
to generate creative ideas. You will
have the opportunity to identify your
preferred interests more closely
through exciting and diverse project
work.
Within the second year you will
undertake more specialist activities.
The course culminates in a final major
project in which you will demonstrate
the creative skills and knowledge
you have acquired throughout the
course. This work will form part of
the end of year show.
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs grades A-C or a Level 2
Diploma and a strong portfolio of
work.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Photography can lead to higher
education to enable you to pursue
photographic practice at degree
level.
Level 3 in Photography (FC024)
This course is delivered in
partnership with the Hertfordshire
College of Music, for those who
specialise in a rock instrument
and are seeking a career within
music performance.
On this course you will be:
^ Developing your on-stage
performance skills
^ Developing your instrumental
skills and working towards
attaining Grade 6 on your
chosen instrument
^ Planning and developing your
creative and professional
skills
^ Taking the crucial steps in
developing yourself as a
freelance music practitioner
In addition you will be taught a
variety of skills which will include:
^ Writing and recording your
own music with Mac-based
software such as Logic
^ Studying musical styles for the
1950s to the present day
^ Developing your skills in live
sound engineering
^ Presenting your work
professionally using the latest
technologies
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at grade D or above and a
short performance piece audition
on your chosen instrument
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course will be able to progress
onto the Level 3 qualification.
Level 2 Music Performance (FC051)
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This course is delivered
in partnership with the
Hertfordshire College
of Music, for those who
specialise in a rock
instrument and are seeking
a career within music
performance.
On this course you will be:
^ Developing your on-stage
performance skills
^ Developing your
instrumental skills and
working towards attaining
Grade 8 on your chosen
instrument
^ Planning and developing
your creative and
professional skills as a
session musician
^ Taking the crucial steps
in developing yourself
as a freelance music
practitioner
In addition you will be taught
a variety of skills which will
include:
^ Writing and recording your
own music with Mac-based
software such as Logic
^ Writing and recording a
radio show or podcast
^ Studying musical styles
from the 1950s to the
present day
^ Developing your skills in
live sound engineering
^ Presenting your work
professionally using the
latest technologies
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs at grade C or above
including English and maths
and a short performance
piece audition on your chosen
instrument.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course you will be
able to progress onto Higher
Education and study at
University. Previous students
have gone on to study at The
Institute of Contemporary
Music Performance (ICMP)
in London and the Brighton
Institute of Modern Music
(BIMM).
Level 3 Music Performance (FC053)
This course is a great introduction to
the fashion industry. There will be the
opportunity to take part in projects and
competitions, visit galleries and exhibitions
as well as undertake work experience
within the industry.
Students will be taught a variety of skills
on the Diploma in Fashion and Visual
Merchandising, which include:
^ Painting and drawing
^ Photography
^ Digital software
^ Researching skills
^ Mood boards
^ Fashion and visual merchandising
^ 3D design
^ Installation
^ Textiles
^ Illustration
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at grade D or above
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY
This course will build the skills required
in order to progress onto Level 3 Fashion
course or a Level 3 Visual Merchandising
course.
Level 2 Fashion and Visual Merchandising
(FC058)
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This course is your first step
towards a career in the fashion
and clothing industry. From
sketchbook to catwalk, youll
learn to generate your own
fashion ideas, which youll
carry through every stage of
the process to the final catwalk
show. You will learn the following
skills:
^ Fashion illustration
^ Pattern cutting
^ Garment construction
^ Textile design
^ Printmaking
^ Knit
^ Fabric manipulation
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at grade C or above
including maths and English or a
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in a relevant
subject and a portfolio of work.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course students can
progress onto the Foundation
Degree in Fashion and Textiles
which is taught here at the
college, as well as many other
fashion and textiles degree
courses at universities around
the country.
Level 3 Fashion (FC017)
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Students will receive broad
training across the retail sector,
developing creative skills and
commercial awareness through
visual displays. You will be
working alongside the local shops
and installing visual displays
throughout the course, gathering
contacts and possible job
opportunities for the future. You
will develop skills in the following
areas:
^ 3D Design
^ Styling
^ Installation
^ Adobe Illustrator and
Photoshop
^ Art and design
^ Textiles
^ Prop making
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Centre for the Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An interview for which the
requirements are 4 GCSEs at grade
C or above including maths and
English or a Level 2 BTEC Diploma in
a relevant subject, and a portfolio
of work.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course students can progress
onto university study or look for
employment within the visual
merchandising industry.
Level 3 Visual Merchandising (FC034)
northhertscollege V
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their w
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2014 in London.
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How to apply
Once youve decided which
course is right for you, there are a
number of ways to apply:
^ Pick up an application form
from reception at any of our
centres
^ Call us on 01462 424242 to
apply by telephone
^ Visit our website
www.nhc.ac.uk, find your
course and apply online
Travel to college
for 2
Weve teamed up with the Uno bus
to provide students with unlimited
daily travel for just 2! There are
also great deals to be had with
Arriva and CentreBus.
75% off train travel
from Royston
Full-time students travelling from
Royston are eligible for 75% off of
monthly tickets bought in advance
from Royston station.
Terms and conditions apply.
The information in this brochure was
correct at the time of going to print
(October 2014). Some course and
venue details may be subject to
change, please visit our website
www.nhc.ac.uk for the most up-
to-date information.
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