THE CREATIVE AND DIGITAL FACULTY EXPERIENCE EVENING – BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!
13.10.2025HNC is delighted to reveal that the College will be hosting a special evening (Thursday 23 October) aimed at showcasing the wide range of courses on offer in the College’s Creative and Digital Faculty, helping current Year 11 students to explore which courses are the right choice for them at post-16.
HNC’s Creative and Digital Faculty is home to some of the College’s most creative courses, from Art to IT and Creative Media to Performing Arts, and while some may be known from school, many of the subjects offered by the faculty will be brand new to most. In this hands-on evening, we’re inviting Year 11 students to come to HNC and experience these exciting and dynamic subjects first-hand through our specially designed workshops – further details of which can be found below.
On the night, prospective students can choose to take part in up to three workshops – experiencing their potential subject choices in action and hearing more about where the qualifications can take them in the future. The workshops are also an excellent way to increase wider knowledge, supporting performance in upcoming GCSE exams. Vicky Close, Head of Faculty (Enrich) Creative and Digital shares more: “We are delighted to invite Year 11 students to join us on Thursday 23 October for a hands-on experience evening where they can explore their post-16 creative, performance and digital subject choices at post-16. Many of the courses we offer may be new to you, and I encourage you to review the choices below to really explore the wide range of options that are open to you at HNC. This evening is not only an opportunity to find out more about our subjects, they’re also a brilliant way in which you can develop your wider knowledge. I look forward to welcoming you to our special event and sharing more with you about how when you choose HNC, you’re choosing a College that will support you to become your best self”.
Students hoping to join us for the Creative and Digital Faculty Experience Evening on Thursday 23 October must book a ticket – book a space here. Please note that spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. A full list of workshops can be found below.
A Level Fine Art – Intaglio Etching
In this fascinating session, you will explore the traditional technique of Intaglio etching, a process which sees the artist incise an image onto a metal plate. You’ll work on your own creative etching to create a detailed and beautiful piece of art that you can keep.
A Level Graphic Communication – Discover Adobe Illustrator
Have you ever wondered how designers create logos, sharp graphics, and other digital images? In this hands-on session, you’ll be introduced to Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard design software. You’ll learn the basics of the tool and use your new skills to create something original and visually engaging.
A Level Textile Design – Creating Textures
In this hands-on session, you’ll explore how fashion designers experiment with design, and how those designers use stitching techniques to create new and exciting textures to take a garment from the ordinary to the extraordinary! You’ll be working with fabric to create a texture that is unique to your style, learning more about the tricks of the trade as you go.
A Level Photography – Studio Photography
In this session, you will be taking professional level shots in our specially designed photography studio, focusing on the impact that lighting and set up has on patterns and form. You’ll experiment with a range of still life objects, moving them and adjusting lighting to get the perfect shot!
A Level 3D Design – Model Making
Join us in our state-of-the-art 3D workshop to make your very own model. In this session, you will investigate shape and form, and the importance that both play in creating well thought-out designs. You’ll come up with a design idea and bring it to life as a 3D model during the session.
Applied Art & Design – Expression
In this session you will discover how students who choose to study our full time Applied Art and Design course are encouraged to express their creativity and develop their own unique artistic style. You will explore ideas and try new approaches with the aim of forgetting perfection and learning to go with the flow – an important skill for any aspiring artist!
A Level Film Studies – Movie Grammar
In this fascinating workshop you will explore the visual language of cinema: film grammar. Film grammar encompasses cinematography, editing and mise-en-scène to construct meaning and emotion in a story. You’ll discover how filmmakers use a variety of techniques to develop their film grammar, and you’ll leave this session with a deeper comprehension and appreciation for the techniques used in your favourite films!
A Level Media Studies – Representation in the Media
Have you ever wondered why film posters are designed the way they are? In this enlightening session, you’ll explore gender and race within the context of film posters, and the importance that representation plays within the media.
Applied Digital Film & TV – From Script to Screen
Step into the world of filmmaking in this fast-paced, hands-on taster session. Working in small teams, you’ll take a mini script and bring it to life — from first read-through to live performance. Whether you love being in front of the camera or behind the scenes, this fun and collaborative activity gives you a sneak peek at how stories are transformed from script to screen.
Applied Digital Games – 3D Environments in UDK
In this session, you will put your creative and digital skills to the test by working on your own designs. You’ll look at how lighting and rendering in 3D design can help you to create characters and worlds that draw players in, putting together your own designs using 3D modelling software that is used throughout the games design industry.
Applied Information Technology – Styling a Website
In this activity, you will look at the power of CSS to style a website, and how this powerful language is used to take a website from the generic to the impressive! You’ll explore the basics of CSS, and try your hand at styling a basic website.
A Level Dance – Small Moves, Big Impact
In this practical session, you will be exploring the Fosse style of dance, a distinctive style of jazz choreography named after the famous American dancer, Bob Fosse. You’ll learn how to bring character and body language to your dance moves – a small move but big impact approach that will benefit your dance technique and take your skills to the next level!
A Level Drama – Page to Stage: Bringing Text to Life
In this practical session, you will delve into the world of performance, exploring how to transform a written script into a compelling piece of theatre. You’ll work with extracts from published plays to develop your skills in interpretation, characterisation, and stagecraft – moving from the page to the stage with confidence and creativity. Whether you’re new to drama or already experienced, this workshop will deepen your understanding of how actors, directors, and designers bring a script to life – and give you a taste of the exciting journey from first read to final performance.
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