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Making Meaning: The Journey Through MA Fine Art at OCA thumb

Making Meaning: The Journey Through MA Fine Art at OCA

In September 2025, a cohort of internationally based OCA students completed their MA Fine Art degree. Over a period of two years, they have studied together, engaging in various forms of learning, including critiques, discussions, presentations, lectures, and interactive workshops.

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OCA Fine Art: Student Story: Rita Lisnevskyte thumb

OCA Fine Art: Student Story: Rita Lisnevskyte

I’ve considered myself an artist for as long as I can remember. I studied academic art during my school years, which laid the foundations for my creative journey. Currently, I work with children with special needs, an experience that has deeply shaped how I see the world and the potential art holds as a tool for communication and healing.

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OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Blair Maule thumb

OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Blair Maule

The OCA MA Fine Art team have been working with their students to undertake some student led peer interviews about their work at MA level.  The focus of this was for students to construct the questions and answers and select work that they want to discuss and show. Hear from Blair Maule in this post.

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OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Lisa Richards thumb

OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Lisa Richards

The OCA MA Fine Art team have been working with their students to undertake some student led peer interviews about their work at MA level.  The focus of this was for students to construct the questions and answers and select work that they want to discuss and show.

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OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Riette van Rensburg thumb

OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Riette van Rensburg

The OCA MA Fine Art team have been working with their students to undertake some student led peer interviews about their work at MA level.  The focus of this was for students to construct the questions and answers and select work that they want to discuss and show. Hear from Riette van Rensburg below.

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Artlab23 Collective

The aim of the Collective is to provide a mutually supportive environment which will continue to provide inspiration and impetus post-OCA study. It is open to all students on the Painting, Drawing, and Fine Art pathways who have recently graduated or expect to complete their final year studies within the next 12 months.

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