We want your help in putting together an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar for 2026. 

I am Sarah and artist and full time reader development librarian. I would describe myself as a curious artist using my art to connect with the world and a way to tell personal stories . I am dyslexic so drawing is a way for me to communicate. My practice is concerned with recording my life sometimes through memories and often with place and nature.

Welcome to OCA's Study Tips in 5 series. In this instalment we bring you five tips to help for proofreading. Proofreading assignments can be challenging, but with the right strategies you can effectively find and correct errors.

OCA Creative Arts student Brindusa Burrows is exhibiting (H)Être - a body of worked conceived in dialogue with a 268-year old beech that was felled a year ago in her mountain village in alpine Switzerland.

Hi, I'm Justin, mid 30's and I work part time as a TA in school. I'm from England and have been living in Spain with my wife and daughter for the last 7 years.

"The paper, hopefully a BA, will be a reward but for me the most important aspect has been the journey, the people I have met on route and my learnings."

We're excited to announce our Summer of Sustainability 2025 event series.

Did you know? — OU Carbon Literacy Training can be accessed (free) by all OCA staff and students!

Welcome to OCA's Study Tips in 5 series. In this instalment we bring you five tips to help your recall information from reading.

We are a group of students who come together to help each other through the exciting journey of our photographic studies.

Author and art historian PL Henderson has generously taken time out to answer some questions about her work focused on women artists.

BA Hons Graphic Design Student Joanna Mayes speaks to their experience of studying with the OCA during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

My sort of neurodiversity is an invisible disability, and one that varies based on the weather conditions, the environment, what I’m doing,

OCA Music student Laura Iseley Music Student on their commission for Viv Gordon Company for zebra day 2025 - Dazzling.

Welcome to OCA's Study Tips in 5 series. In this third instalment we bring you five tips to help your notetaking.

Creative Writing - a view from the finishing line by OCA Graduate Peter la Trobe-Bateman, BA (Hons).

I'm really happy and enthusiastic about my studies at the OCA. I haven't encountered any major challenges, but I've learned a lot so far.

"Having started working as a semi-pro musician in my early teens, I paid little attention to academic work until I retired."

We’re asking all at OCA to help us celebrate the strengths, talents, and raise awareness of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

I couldn't afford the deposit for my first OCA course so I sold my American Fender and now I'm almost finished my degree.