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BA (Hons) Creative Arts Accessibility Guides

BA (Hons) Creative Arts Accessibility Guides

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (75 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (15 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (30 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (30 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (25 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (35 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (25 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (25 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, Padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (25 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. Depending on student choice, this can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation. Additionally, the unit contains a selection of learning log/online blog entries documenting and reflecting on creative project work in relation to learning outcomes.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages participation through online group activities and contributing and working with other students to benefit from peer support. The use of online forums through the unit resource on OCA Learn allows for asynchronous group engagements. Additionally, live group video discussions, either with or without the camera and audio, facilitate tutor/student discussion. Video sessions are recorded and shared through forums for asynchronous conversations. Finally, digital work and presentation spaces encourage peer contributions to their outcomes.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE.

Teach Out Units - BA (Hons) Creative Arts Accessibility Guides

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources and videos. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (10 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains 5 critical review academic writing activities. These can be submitted digitally as written documents.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice.

    Working with Others

    This unit does not encourage working with others.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources and videos. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (20 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a selection of Learning Log entries documenting and reflecting on practice and research activities in relation to learning outcomes and a portfolio of creative work.  These can be submitted digitally.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages a presentation of creative work and ideas to your peers for support and critical  reflection.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources and videos. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (5 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a selection of learning log entries documenting and reflecting on practice and research activities in relation to learning outcomes, a dissertation proposal and extended written project or dissertation. These can be submitted digitally.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages a presentation of creative work and ideas to your peers for support and critical  reflection.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources and videos. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (20 minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a selection of learning log entries documenting and reflecting on practice and research activities in relation to learning outcomes and a portfolio of creative work.  These can be submitted digitally.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages a presentation of creative work to a public audience and a presentation and dissemination of your ideas to your peers for support and critical reflection.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE.