When faced with challenges, focus on your goal. Don't wait for the perfect moment; do and make it now.

Following our March Student Experience Survey, we asked OCA Academic and Operational teams to respond to student feedback.

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.

Getting to the end of this degree has validated my identity as a creative / artist.

OCA Textiles Alumna Ailish Henderson tells us about the launch of her new book following her creative learning journey with OCA.

In short this has been a journey of both self-discovery and validation.

I found an OCA flyer by chance, loved painting and thought "that seems like a good idea".

If I can do it you can. Throw yourself into the work and experiment.

I have always been crafty; making zines and art books but only started taking my creative work seriously during lockdown.

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

Amardeep is a Textiles Stage 3 Student. passionate about textiles, fascinated by the stories woven into each fabric.

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.

March is Women’s History Month in the UK and Friday 8th is International Women’s Day, which this year takes as its theme ‘Inspire Inclusion'

OCA is really quite innovative in terms of its approach and ethos. Its team of tutors care– meaning they are truly talented and attentive.

Jayne is a sixty-five year old Creative Writing student. She has Lived in other countries around the globe but was born in Crickhowell,...

Catherine is from Nottingham, works in the NHS and is the parent of two teenagers. She recently graduated with a BA (Hons) Painting Degree.

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.