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Student Stories: Ashley McLaughlin
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 Student Association
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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International Women's Day
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'
Julia Biggs
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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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.

OCA Student Association
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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,...

OCA Student Association
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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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.

OCA Student Association
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Arts & Environment: Study Event Review: FutureScapes
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...
Gill German - OCA Garden Design
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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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.

OCA Student Association
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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ED & I Calendar 2024
We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

OCA Student Association
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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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...
Christopher Barchard
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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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...
OCA Photography
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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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...
OCA Photography
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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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...
Sue & Rachael
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Creative Arts Showcase 2023
Visit: https://sites.google.com/oca.ac.uk/creative-arts-showcase-2023/home The Creative Arts Showcase is now in its third year and is an...
OCA Creative Arts
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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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...
OCA Europe
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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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...
Dan Robinson
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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New Blood Emerging Artists Prize
Following the launch of our degree showcase, I am delighted to announce that three OCA graduands have been nominated for the New Blood...
Emma Drye
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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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...
Caroline Wright
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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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...
Barry Rourke
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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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...
Tricia Burton
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Summer of Sustainability - Some more student work, Enjoy!
The next set of work features students; Anne MacLeod, Annette Holtkamp and Debbie Johnston. BA Hons Painting Student Anne MacLeod I am...

OCA Student Association
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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