School of Creative Arts, University of Hertfordshire

Calling all aspiring film and storytelling teens between 13 – 16!

This is your chance to explore filmmaking with our FREE Saturday morning Filmmaking Club at the University of Hertfordshire’s School of Creative Arts.

Places are limited (only 25!), so sign up ASAP to secure yours.

Search 'Saturday Club Herts' for more info.

Congratulations Creative Arts graduates. We’re gonna miss you!!

Proud doesn't even cut it

The awards keep flying in for our incredible Animation courses🏆🏆🏆

Today some of our brilliant graduates are recognised by The Independent Games Association, TIGA, for their outstanding excellence in their fields. 💥

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Artist - Zachary Allen
University of Hertfordshire

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Computer GamesTechnology
Matthew Mitchinson
University of Hertfordshire

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise
Abigail Lane
University of Hertfordshire

Outstanding TIGA Post Graduate of the Year: Eleanor Bygrave
University of Hertfordshire

Outstanding TIGA Post Graduate of the Year: Manjeeth Salian
University of Hertfordshire

To find out more about their work,
search the artists on rookies.co

Don't miss out on our fabulous MA Fine Art show this coming Thursday 29 - Friday 30 August, from 10am - 4pm.

First floor, Todd Building.

Here's a snapshot of some of the spectacular work on view.

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Yesterday we saw thousands of calls to our Clearing hotline!

Lines are still open, just search 'Herts' to find out more and apply.

Clearing for lots of our Creative Arts courses is now open.

It's an opportunity to secure a place to start university this September if you don't already have a university offer, your grades are not as expected, or you have changed your mind.

You can apply through UCAS or by visiting the herts website.

Fantastic news 🎉

The 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) results are in, and we've ranked first in the East of England overall, for the second year in a row! 🏅

How did feminist print differ from mainstream women’s magazines? What was the organisational structure of the Spare Rib Collective? What were the main aims and campaigns of the Womens Liberation Movement between 1972-1980?

These were a few of the questions BA History student sought to answer in her investigation of radical feminist print magazine Spare Rib.

This week, Nicola Moody opened her exhibition Weaving Relations at the University of Hertfordshire gallery.

Nicola’s work as a fine art weaver has, in this research project, been conducted in negotiation with Tim Ingold’s theory of lives, and relationships, as intersecting lines.

I have been co-supervising Nicola’s doctorate in fine art for the last three years with Alana Jelinek and Antje Illner. In the first photograph here, we are standing in front of Nicola’s impressive artwork ‘Ever Evolving’ which takes up a giant wall in the university gallery. It builds and builds to monumentality. Other works shown address the ways in which different materials behave differently when woven in various ways. The exhibition is open all summer, so do visit if you can.

We are so happy for Nicola, and so proud of her achievement!

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"The course transformed me...."

Students' four words that are music to our tutors' ears. 😊🎼

Could our Postgraduate courses have the power to transform your life?

Search 'Herts Postgraduate Creative Arts' to find out more.

Our postgraduate MA Fine Art students will be exhibiting their work at , Hertford, from 9 July - 3 August.

This captivating installation features the works of eight talented female artists currently pursuing their MA in Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire.

This exhibition promises to be a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the power of female voices in the art community.

Here “Making Space” is interpreted as creating room or opportunity for something to exist or happen. By exploring new ideas in paint, print, ceramics, textiles and sculpture, the artists aim to push boundaries, as they carve out their own space in the contemporary art world.

Congrats to our Flare 2024 winner Olesya Zgonnik🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Olesya impressed the judges with her 'Cool Flush' idea: A portable, discreet necklace that provides instant, drug-free cooling at the push of a button to help women manage menopausal symptoms.

Flare, is a highly competitive annual competition that gives Herts student and alumni entrepreneurs the support and training they need to bring their business ideas to life, no matter how far along they are in development.

Amazing work Oleysa!👏👏👏

Inside the Walt Disney Company offices today, courtesy of our wonderful
Graphic Design BA grad, Will Scragg (pictured).

Such a pleasure to see Will smashing it as a Senior Designer for Disney.

"A full-on geekgasm for connoisseurs of movie production" 🎥🎬✂❤️ - Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian

Our Film and TV courses not only provide students invaluable opportunities to work on real sets and stages, you might just bump into Hollywood legends along the way!🎬🤩

Our very own Howard Berry, Programme Leader for the Post-Graduate Film Production programme, worked alongside legendary Hollywood film and sound editor Walter Murch, to create 'Moviola' - a fascinating documentary about film editing in the pre-digital age. ⬅📟

Walter Murch, who has edited among other movies Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and The English Patient, was the writer of the documentary, whilst Howard Berry directed. 🤩🎬

If you love film as much as we do, check out moviolathemovie.com and visit herts.ac.uk for more information about our courses.

Our postgraduate students each have their own reasons for furthering their education 📚🖌

Some want to switch careers, whilst others are aiming to boost their earning potential.

Some are looking to perfect their skills and deepen their knowledge in their current field. Others are just curious about what a postgraduate degree can offer.

Some are driven by a passion for learning and want to explore new subjects. Others see it as a great way to meet like-minded people and expand their network.

And for some, it's about gaining a competitive edge in the job market or pursuing personal goals and ambitions.

Whatever your reason, our upcoming Postgraduate Online Event is here to offer you insight into our Creative Arts Postgraduate Courses 🎨🎬🎼👩‍💻

To sign-up visit https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/open-days-and-events/postgraduate-open-day-events

For more details of our postgraduate courses visit
https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/creative-arts/postgraduate-degrees

We are thrilled to announce that Gabriela Eva will be performing at the UH Propeller Sessions in October’24, when our Creative Arts students will get to experience filming content on yet another professional film set! 🎬🎵

Looking for a perfect soundtrack for your summer?☀️ From active road adventures to a relaxed beach getaway, Gabriela Eva's new single ‘Need In My Chest’ will replace study exhaustion with a therapeutic, dreamy vibe to finally enter a desired and well-deserved sunny holiday season!🕶️⛱️

‘Born from the extreme physical pain of anxiety and learning the true meaning behind love languages, this track now holds a powerful stance of empowerment as we navigate the complexities of stress and embrace the journey towards healing and self-discovery’, shares Gabriela about her new song

‘Peachy BBC Introducing’ called Gabriela Eva ‘an artist who really does it in her own way, totally unique, oozes class and luxury’.

Don’t miss out on this unique musical journey— stream ‘Need In My Chest’ now and let it be the anthem of your summer!

We can’t wait to welcome Gabriela Eva to the UH Propeller Sessions in October 2024! 🎬🎵

Images and video source: https://www.facebook.com/GABRIELAEVASOUNDS/

Fashion Alert!🚨

Sharing some of the incredible works of BA Fashion Design students, presented at this year's Degree Show.

📸 Swipe through to immerse in a world of textures, colours, and bold designs that push the boundaries! From avant-garde couture to sustainable fashion innovations, each garment tells a unique story, crafted with passion and precision within the walls of the University of Hertfordshire’s creative spaces.

Our studios are equipped with everything future designers need to create inspiring collections: mannequins, sewing machines, cutting tables, and an abundance of fabric ✂️🧵🪡

Students also have access to Computer-Aided Design tools to visualise and test the concepts!

We know you can thrive in the right environment, and we strive to make you feel right at home in the School of the Creative Arts.

This is your space to create, innovate, and shine! 🌟👗

The BBC, SKY Studios and Warner Bros. Studios were all welcomed onto campus at this year's Festival of Ideas!💡💥

They joined the Dean of The School of Creative Arts, Dr Stephen Partridge, to discuss the region's booming creative sector, as well as future collaborations with the School to develop new talent and create a wide range of exciting career and business opportunities for our students. 🎬✨

The talk featured:

🔹 Lauren Christy, Talent Manager, Sky Studios Elstree
🔹 Kris Green, Training Executive and Producer (Eastenders, Casualty), BBC
🔹 Rico Johnson-Sinclair, Director of Training and Skills at Crew HQ, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

For more info on our courses search 'Film and TV Herts'.

Check out the creative works of our MA Fine Art Students! 🖌️🌟

Swipe through to see some of their unique and diverse artworks; each telling its own story and showcasing the range of skills and perspectives nurtured on the postgraduate MA Fine Art program.

We're so proud of our students for pushing the boundaries and bringing their visions to life.

Celebrate the class of 2023-2024 and their remarkable talent by adding your favourite piece in the comments and showing our MA Fine Art students some love! ❤️👇

Artworks 1-3: Mary Foulger
Artwork 4: Isa Nez
Artworks 5-6: Hilary Wilson
Artwork 7: Helena McGrath
Artworks 8: Claire Louise Davies

Heaven Knows 🌠 Dazzling in a gold gown, burn survivor Shamiam Arif from Luton was the star at the Visions Festival!🌟

This black-tie event celebrated the incredible projects of final-year film and TV students from the University of Hertfordshire. Shamiam was part of the team that produced ‘Heaven Knows’, a romantic drama short film nominated for best sound production.

21-year-old Shamiam came to England for life-saving surgery after being severely burned in a house fire as a baby.

Principal lecturer Andrew Parker praised Shamiam's dedication and hard work. 🎓 She’s set to graduate from the University of Hertfordshire in September and is excited to kickstart her career!

launches this week with the amazing work of final year Graphic Design: Advertising and Branding student, Zak Barnby. 🔥😍

Concept and killer craft all on display here. ⚡

Rock 'n' Roll the cameras! ⚡️🎬⚡️

Our Film and TV Production students, along with their peers from Live Sound and Lighting working on set today with another live band as part of the Propeller Music Sessions.

Huge sound, massive production...What an experience!

More from our Propeller Music Sessions coming soon 💥✈️