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Student stories: Neil Garradley
Posted: 15/10/19 09:02 |
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My study into the realm of textiles has been a journey of learning, development and creativity. The experience has been amazing so far and the learning has become not only a source of focus but also a building block to self-preservation in my own personal busy life.
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In conversation: OCA tutor Katrina Whitehead & Fine Art student Ana Barahona.
Posted: 08/10/19 09:39 |
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I am sure we would all agree that life can get in the way of studying via distance learning and that our time management could always be better. I have already been sat at my laptop since 7am and after answering a few emails and doing a bit of on-line ‘housekeeping’, I ask myself, where has the last hour gone? However, as a tutor, it is always encouraging when students have completed their OCA unit within the deadline and there can also be some students who complete their studies despite experiencing some difficult life and personal circumstances.
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Linda Cassidy – from OCA foundations to UCA BA
Posted: 29/08/19 09:53 |
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Congratulations to our Open College of the Arts (OCA), Foundations Drawing student Linda Cassidy, whom is about to embark on the University of the Creative Arts (UCA), at Farnham, BA (Hons) Fine Art undergraduate programme.
Linda was interviewed, about her experience on the Foundations Drawing unit, by Cheryl Huntbach, Unit Leader, tutor and assessor.
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Assignment 4 meets my Grandmother
Posted: 23/01/19 09:22 |
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Research for this assignment has led me to a personal discovery about my family. Little did I know that my first essay for my degree would be so exciting and revealing.
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In conversation with OCA student: Gigi Pillai
Posted: 12/11/18 09:07 |
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OCA tutor Nina Milton in conversation with student Gigi about her Foundation in Creative Writing course experience.
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#ocagraduation2018
Posted: 26/07/18 09:34 |
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On a glorious June morning OCA students celebrated the culmination of their study at the Royal Festival Hall in London. 91 students graduated across Creative Arts, Painting, Photography, Visual Communications, Textiles, Creative Writing and our MA Fine Art. Those that could attend the ceremony were also invited to a special gathering specifically for OCA students and their guests.
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