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Virtual Study Event: Black Textile Creatives with Faye Hall

The representation of black creatives in the art and design world is still, sadly, very much underrepresented, and amazing talent is not as readily recognised or acknowledged- even in 2021. Join OCA tutor Faye Hall for a two-hour study event where we get together to explore the work of exciting textile and other visual artists […]

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Virtual Study Event: Keeping Up Momentum – Student Stories

In need of a creative kick-start? The next Keeping up Momentum Zoom session will take place on Saturday, Feb 27th at 10 am GMT and will feature three students stories to inspire and motivate you.  Our fabulous speakers will be:    Jane Coxhill Jane joined OCA many years ago when she “semi-retired” and began part-time […]

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Virtual Study Event: Life Drawing – Body Positivity, Diversity and Inclusivity

After the huge success of our first Virtual Life Drawing session with 2B Or Not 2B Collective we are delighted to announce their return. Drawing by Hugh Hadfield from our first session Join us on 10th March at 7pm. Register for your space here. 2B Or Not 2B Collective welcomes you to another edition of […]

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Join us on our Virtual Open Days

We will be starting the New Year with some Virtual Open Days… Speak to Programme leaders, see examples of student work and ask questions. This is your chance to learn more about all of our OCA degree courses. 26th Jan 12pm – 1pm – Textiles with Rebecca Fairley  1:30pm – 2:30pm – Graphic Design,  Illustration […]

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OCA Student Association Role Vacancies

OCASA role vacancies – Be part of making a difference to the student experience ……….  Could you be a student rep?  All OCA students new and old are invited to stand for any of the Student Association Rep  roles currently available, these are listed below.  You don’t have to be an expert – just interested, […]

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MA Graphic Design Webinar and Q&A

If you are interested in finding out more about postgraduate study on OCA’s MA Graphic Design course, you are most welcome to attend a webinar with programme leader Jonathan Briggs. Wednesday 2nd December- 5:30pm – 6:30pm You will learn about the curriculum, how studying works at OCA and how to apply, as well as being […]

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Virtual Study Event: Life Drawing with 2b or not 2b collective – Movement

Quarantine Art Club with OCA – Wednesday 9th December 7-9pm (Movement Session) This session is exclusively for OCA students. You must have an OCA email to register for this event. There are limited places for this study event. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/virtual-study-event-life… 2B Or Not 2B Collective welcomes you to another edition of our Quarantine Art Club […]

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MA Fine Art Webinar and Q&A

If you are interested to find out more about postgraduate study on OCA’s MA Fine art course, you are most welcome to attend a webinar with the Fine Art Programme Leader Caroline Wright. Tuesday 17th November – 5:30pm – 6:30pm You will learn about the curriculum, how studying works at OCA and how to apply, […]

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Virtual Study Event – OCA East of England – The Treachery of Images

Join OCA East of England regional group’s next meeting via zoom. 9.00am – 12.00pm, Saturday 21st November 2020 Join Painting / Drawing / Fine Art tutor Bryan Eccleshall for an event that will have at its heart his lecture, “The Treachery of Images”.  He will link the thinking of Magritte, Baudrillard, Road Runner (BEEP! BEEP!), trompe l’oeil, photorealism, […]

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