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Regional group in focus: OCA East of England
Posted: 12/08/20 09:16 |
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My hope is that we can resume in person meetings as soon as practicable with a combination of tutor contributions, gallery visits and more informal meetings. We could also continue to meet remotely recognising that it is a useful addition to our programme and aids access.
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Virtual study event: Photography during a Global Pandemic
Posted: 31/07/20 09:56 |
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Join OCA tutor Arpita Shah on the 28 August in this unique virtual study event, which will explore the creative ways contemporary photographers having been working in to make inspiring and meaningful photography work during these unprecedented times.
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Virtual study event: ‘Unravelling Unconscious Bias’
Posted: 24/07/20 12:24 |
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Join Dr Pragya Agarwal on 31 July.
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Virtual study event: NO SHOW, MA Fine Art 2020
Posted: 24/07/20 09:27 |
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Join students from the MA Fine Art cohort along with tutor Hayley Lock to view and discuss the work made for NO SHOW, the first virtual exhibition held by the OCA. Wednesday 29 July 6pm – 8pm
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Study event review: Masterclass with Laura Rossi
Posted: 20/07/20 10:20 |
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Since childhood I have been fascinated by the ability of film music to completely capture an audience’s imagination. The OCA Enterprise funding seemed the perfect opportunity to find out more about the work of film composers, and I was delighted that my application to fund a masterclass with acclaimed composer Laura Rossi was approved. Due […]
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Virtual Study Event – OCA East of England & friends
Posted: 08/07/20 02:12 |
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Join the OCA East of England regional group’s next meeting via on Zoom on Saturday 25 July 2020 1.00pm – 3.00pm. The topic being discussed – Being Critical.
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Virtual study event: Write where you are
Posted: 03/07/20 09:29 |
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In this workshop we’ll explore the places we inhabit most, the views we see every day, the map we create on our daily walks. We’ll read poems and prose about place and spaces, and pay homage to the ones that we feel both connected to and stuck in.
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Study event review: OCA Europe
Posted: 17/06/20 09:23 |
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As part of our annual virtual meetings with other international students, the Europe regional group invited tutor Hayley Lock to join us. Earlier in the year, many of the group had mentioned feeling a bit trapped by the medium of their degree and whether something ‘fitted’ into painting or photography or textiles. Hayley’s practice seemed to offer an opportunity to talk about breaking free of medium-specificity.
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Virtual study event: Masterclass with composer Laura Rossi
Posted: 13/06/20 09:15 |
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On Saturday 4 July, acclaimed composer Laura Rossi (http://www.laurarossi.com) will be holding an online masterclass exclusively for OCA students on composing for the screen. This is an exciting opportunity to speak to a professional composer and get an insight into the film music industry.
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Virtual study event: Susan Bright | Collaboration & Creative Practice
Posted: 27/05/20 12:27 |
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We are delighted to announce a special guest lecture by renowned international curator Susan Bright. The format is a zoom webinar-style meeting. You can watch, listen and ask questions using the chat box. Please register in advance to help us plan numbers.
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