On March 16 2024, The OCA Student Association conducted a survey for students of all levels and from all programmes of study.

We asked students working within the theme of the environment or the climate crisis to share their work with us.

I have felt such joy in doing my MA in Fine Art. It has given me permission to do artwork which is important to me.

“What does it feel like to be lonely? It feels like being hungry: like being hungry when everyone around you is readying for a feast.”

Since I can remember I have been making books. Folding pieces of paper up to make a structure.

Bookmarked is an online literary magazine created for the creative writing students of the OCA, by creative writing students of the OCA.

it was all on a bit of a whim, yet it was the best decision I have ever made, as it has led to some big revelations in my life.

OCA Stage 3 (HE6) Painting student Sandra originates from Staincross, near Barnsley, the home of the OCA.

At the end of November a study visit was held at FutureScapes 2023 - a free two-day landscaping event held at EXCEL in London. For the...

OCA-ers, let's celebrate our work spaces. We want you to send us a photo of your creative making place.

We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

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...

The Photography Social Group had their first meetup in London on the 18th November. In the works for a number of months, members met at...

Study Event Review OCA North: In person study event at Fletcher’s Mill, Halifax 4 November 2023 When OCA North students meet at Dean...

Thames Valley Group Study visit 14 October 2023 Another excellent study visit. Jayne Taylor led us around the mixed painting and photography exhibition at Tate Modern, Capturing the Moment Tate describes this as “A journey through painting and photography” They say, “The arrival of photography changed the course of painting forever. In this unique exhibition, we explore the dynamic relationship between the two mediums through some of the most iconic artworks of recent times.”

About Did you know that International Pronouns Day is the third Wednesday of October each year or that December 3rd is the International...

Over the course of the summer the OCASA has hosted a number of online and in-person sustainability activities. This has been our first...

Summer 2023 We are a group of ninety-five students, residing all over Europe and spanning different disciplines. Although united by a...