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...

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...

It's been five years, a pandemic and an institutional transfer since we last asked questions about Study Events. In case you wondered,...

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...

My name is Emma and I live in Sheffield, UK with my Husband, two children and little black cat. I have been deaf since I was three years...

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year. The official theme this year is...

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

This land art festival was spread over two days. On both days visitors were encouraged to make their own art amongst the pieces created...

Another set of student submissions for our Summer of Sustainability. We will recap on the programme of events and all the amazing work...

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

Our next trio include students Penelope Day, Penny Rowe and Rachael Barns. Read on to discover their work. BA Hons Textiles student...