Visual research in action
Posted: 02/11/20 09:06 | 0 Comments
All design briefs begin with research questions. These questions should hopefully lead to ideas, that can be turned into possible design practice.
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Virtual study event: Ope Lori, artist’s talk
Posted: 29/10/20 09:39 | 3 Comments
Ope Lori uses lens-based media to investigate politics of representation, race, gender and cultural and sexual identity.
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Metaphor, meaning and message
Posted: 28/10/20 09:47 | 2 Comments
If you want to effectively communicate through any non-verbal media, then it is important to understand the construction of visual language.
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Virtual study event: Paradise, Garden.
Posted: 27/10/20 09:15 | 2 Comments
Across both sessions, we will look further at the relationship between the real, the photographic, the digital and the physical. You will be sharing work on a group Padlet as well as working together from time to time. There is a playful edge to these sessions to reflect the considerations of Bosch as well as the theme of the fantastical garden.
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CLIMA(C)TIC
Posted: 22/10/20 09:23 | 8 Comments
In bricks and mortar universities students aren’t required to fully organise their own exhibition and I was envious of this at one stage. Having come out the other side I see how this experience has benefited me: knowledge, confidence and an extended network of contacts for the future. As the Arts Development Officer at the council said “We know about you now…” – opportunities will arise.
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How to make research writing easier!
Posted: 21/10/20 09:10 | 9 Comments
A Win-Win situation: citation software… What would you say if you were offered less work, better-focused research, easier and quicker writing, better accuracy of citations and bibliography and everything as neatly organised as a series of music playlists? Okay, who wouldn’t say yes? However, this is a post about one of the most boring topics […]
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Student work: Rachel Metcalfe
Posted: 14/10/20 09:27 | 17 Comments
The nerves and excitement I expected to feel as the exhibition approached were not as I predicted. I was constantly holding my breath, selfishly hoping I wouldn’t need to self-isolate or be placed in a local lockdown before the hanging day. Nerves with regards to the actual exhibition layout or success, seemed insignificant in comparison. Fortunately, hanging day arrived without any hiccups and passed calmly.
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Student stories: Jonathan Lamb & David Fletcher
Posted: 13/10/20 09:39 | 0 Comments
Two OCA students had the chance to take part in a course with photographer Mimi Mollica at his farmhouse in Sicily recently. The week started with portfolio reviews with Mimi and Martin Parr.
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Student stories: Anne Bryson, Photography
Posted: 07/10/20 09:03 | 9 Comments
In this post we celebrate the learning journey of photographer and OCA student, Anne Bryson. Earlier this year, Anne exited the Photography degree at the end of level 2 with the award Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE). After a short study break she decided to take the short course, Investigating Place with Psychogeography and used this to further extend a project exploring the coal mines in the Forest of Dean. She caught up with programme leader Dan Robinson.
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OCA news: New Level 3 (HE6) music courses launched
Posted: 02/10/20 09:09 | 3 Comments
For the last few months, the music team have been working hard in the creation of the first two Level 3 courses, which are now ready for enrolment.
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