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.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Kathryn Hall worked as a chartered accountant in North West England for 30 years then decided to pack in work for other challenges. She...

Sarah Skinner is an artist and creative upholsterer based in Derbyshire. She recently completed Photography as Language, one of OCA’s...