OCA Stage 3 (HE6) Painting student Sandra originates from Staincross, near Barnsley, the home of the OCA.

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.

OCA-ers, let's celebrate our work spaces. We want you to send us a photo of your creative making place.

Femmer is the first official artwork of my Creative Arts degree and happily marks the completion of my first unit!

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...

Around a year ago we posted Claire's story - Healings is not Linear. Now, 365 days later she is bringing us update. Thanks to Claire for...

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...

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...

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...

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

Congratulations to our two OCA BA (Hons) Photography graduates Melanie Black and Johnathan Hall who are featured in the Dali...

OCA and the Fine Art Department are proud to share some recent successes of their Fine Art students. Paola Tine-Smiech has been awarded...

Whether generated by sunlight passing through a camera lens, triggered by the burst of a flash bulb, or forged by electricity coursing...

The vibrant spirit of a creative community is alive and thriving in the Creative Arts Department! When a beautifully unique and diverse...

As part of our Sustainable Summer programme we will be showcasing some of our student work around the theme of Sustainability, Climate...

We were delighted this year to be able to run a second study trip to Lisbon, the first being just prior to the Pandemic. It was open to...

Welcome to our online Degree Show Showcase 22/23 where we are celebrating a number of our graduates from across six of our degree...