Student Stories: Sandra Ketteridge
OCA Stage 3 (HE6) Painting student Sandra originates from Staincross, near Barnsley, the home of the OCA.
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OCA Student Association
Mar 43 min read
Student Stories: Henri Poole-Birrell
OCA is really quite innovative in terms of its approach and ethos. Its team of tutors care– meaning they are truly talented and attentive.
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OCA Student Association
Feb 294 min read
Student Stories: Jayne Belinda Allen
Jayne is a sixty-five year old Creative Writing student. She has Lived in other countries around the globe but was born in Crickhowell,...
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OCA Student Association
Feb 162 min read
Student Stories: Catherine Levey
Catherine is from Nottingham, works in the NHS and is the parent of two teenagers. She recently graduated with a BA (Hons) Painting Degree.
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OCA Student Association
Feb 52 min read
The Disobedient Art College - Collaborative Call Out
OCA-ers, let's celebrate our work spaces. We want you to send us a photo of your creative making place.
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Tricia Burton
Jan 162 min read
Femmer: The Paper Edge Storm
Femmer is the first official artwork of my Creative Arts degree and happily marks the completion of my first unit!
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Christopher Barchard
Dec 20, 20233 min read
FROM THREE CHORDS TO SPECTRALISM
FROM SCALES TO SOUND ANALYSIS I started music at OCA in 2011. I intended to do the first two composition modules. The only music modules...
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Claire
Dec 18, 20233 min read
It's okay not to be okay - an update from Claire
Around a year ago we posted Claire's story - Healings is not Linear. Now, 365 days later she is bringing us update. Thanks to Claire for...
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OCA Photography
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Student Stories: Kathryn Hall
Kathryn Hall worked as a chartered accountant in North West England for 30 years then decided to pack in work for other challenges. She...
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OCA Photography
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Student Stories: Sarah Skinner
Sarah Skinner is an artist and creative upholsterer based in Derbyshire. She recently completed Photography as Language, one of OCA’s...
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Sue & Rachael
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Arts & Environment: Creative Arts Collaboration – Sue Lucas and Rachael Barns
We both started the Creative Arts degree in 2021 and have been working at a similar pace so reached the collaboration exercise in unit 3...
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Emma Clements
Oct 11, 20236 min read
Student Stories - Emma Clements, BA Hons Illustration.
My name is Emma and I live in Sheffield, UK with my Husband, two children and little black cat. I have been deaf since I was three years...
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OCA Europe
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Introducing Region Europe Student Group
Summer 2023 We are a group of ninety-five students, residing all over Europe and spanning different disciplines. Although united by a...
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Dan Robinson
Sep 8, 20232 min read
OCA Photography graduates in Dali International Photography Exhibition
Congratulations to our two OCA BA (Hons) Photography graduates Melanie Black and Johnathan Hall who are featured in the Dali...
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Caroline Wright
Aug 14, 20233 min read
OCA Fine Art Student Successes
OCA and the Fine Art Department are proud to share some recent successes of their Fine Art students. Paola Tine-Smiech has been awarded...
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Barry Rourke
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Study event review: Energy: Sparks from the Collection
Whether generated by sunlight passing through a camera lens, triggered by the burst of a flash bulb, or forged by electricity coursing...
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Tricia Burton
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Vibrant, Creative, Community! The JUST DO IT Sessions
The vibrant spirit of a creative community is alive and thriving in the Creative Arts Department! When a beautifully unique and diverse...
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OCA Student Association
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Student Work: Arts, Sustainability & the Environment
As part of our Sustainable Summer programme we will be showcasing some of our student work around the theme of Sustainability, Climate...
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Diana & Michele
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Study event review: Lisbon 2023
We were delighted this year to be able to run a second study trip to Lisbon, the first being just prior to the Pandemic. It was open to...
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joannemulvihill-al
Jul 14, 20231 min read
OCA Degree Show Showcase
Welcome to our online Degree Show Showcase 22/23 where we are celebrating a number of our graduates from across six of our degree...
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