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OCA wellbeing: Running

Posted: 11/06/20 09:23 | 5 Comments

I realise I am very fortunate to be in my running group. It has opened my eyes to all the virtual experiences that people can now engage with. Lockdown has resulted in the creation of so many activities to connect people – virtual running competitions, online courses, online counselling – the list goes on. Being removed from family and friends is difficult, but having a great group of people online has kept me going. I can’t wait until we can run together again.

OCA wellbeing: Gardening for mental health

cross discipline wellbeing

Posted: 05/06/20 09:10 | 7 Comments

Lockdown in mid-March prompted two responses. First was a recognition that getting outside for parts of the day without bumping into other humans would become a very valuable thing. Second, I had some new time, that used to be spent travelling and trolling the train companies about their poor service, and I could put this to good use by sorting out my embarrassing back garden.

2020/21 Fees communication

art education sustainability sustaining practice

Posted: 11/05/20 09:56 | 3 Comments

We are announcing today the fees which will apply in the next academic year (from 01 August 2020 to 31 July 2021).

Edge-zine issue 9: Inside

collaboration cross discipline engaging social

Posted: 01/05/20 03:30 | 1 Comments

From Vicky Mackenzie’s ‘Tutors thoughts’ through Steve Cusson’s work ‘Prison Cinema’ and onto Therese Livonne and her self portrait the 9th edition of Edge-zine is packed with thought provoking work and articles from across the Open College of the Arts range of disciplines.

Support in the ARF /Pt 2

Posted: 12/11/19 05:21 | 9 Comments

Alongside the new changes to the Academic Regulatory Framework, OCA is introducing a number of new mechanisms designed to better support students. What is the support in the ARF? These are the Active Study Policy, Reasonable Adjustments Policy, and a revised Mitigating Circumstances Policy, and also the changes to degree pathways. OCA […]

Academic Regulatory Framework Changes /Pt 1

Posted: 12/11/19 05:31 | 20 Comments

From 2nd January 2020 OCA is introducing a revised Academic Regulatory Framework. This document, which forms part of the Student Regulations, underpins and governs how all of OCAs degree programmes work, from the credits that are earnt on completion of a unit to the length of time available to complete a unit, level, and degree. […]