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Practice-as-research and Research-as-practice. The Creative Arts work of Stage 3 student Gesa Helms.
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By Rachel Smith
In May, after concluding Stage 3 of the Creative Arts pathway, tutor Rachel Smith...
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Tutor news: Caroline Wright
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Caroline, alongside others, worked on SPIRAL, a project that explored multi-sensory dimensions of materials...
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Interior Design: Reflecting on your work
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As tutors, I realise we ask you to reflect on your work and your...
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Student work: Moira Ratmoko
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Moira Ratmoko recently completed Sculpture 1: Starting out in 3D, on the BA (Hons)...
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OCA News: Student Fees from August 2022
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By Will Woods
We are announcing today, Tuesday 17th May 2022, the fees which will apply to...
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Student stories: Anna Sellen
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By Anna Sellen
Winner of FORMAT2021 Shutter Hub portfolio award, Wales-based photographer, artist and OCA student Anna...
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OCA new course: What paint does
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By Clare Wilson
Unit 1.2 What Paint Does is an exciting new course that provides a structured...
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Drawing Invisible Cities: A Close-Reading and Drawing Workshop
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Using selected extracts from Italo Calvino’s book 'Invisible Cities', on Wednesday 23 March I...
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Creative Arts, Part 3: Why are skills so important to becoming a creative artist?
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By Doug Burton
This might seem like an obvious question to answer, and perhaps I wanted to...
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Student stories: Geraldine Leahy
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A solo exhibition of work by Geraldine Leahy will be on display in Rush...
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Student stories: Wendy Healey
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By Wendy Healey
OCA students and tutors from all disciplines are invited to final year student Wendy...
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Principal’s statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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By Will Woods
Many, if not all, staff and students have been watching the unfolding Russian invasion...
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