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OCA MA Fine Art: In conversation with Riette van Rensburg
Posted: 26/04/24 09:59 |
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The OCA MA Fine Art team have been working with their students to undertake some student led peer interviews about their work at MA level. The focus of this was for students to construct the questions and answers and select work that they want to discuss and show. Hear from Riette van Rensburg below.
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Interior Design – Competition time!
Posted: 28/03/24 04:24 |
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The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has recently announced that entry is now open for their 2024 Student Drawing Competition.
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Critical reviews in Interior Design
Posted: 19/01/24 10:05 |
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Just before Christmas I was lucky enough to be invited to take part in some first year student reviews with the Interior Architecture degree course at Westminster University in London. As a tutor it’s really helpful for me to see the work of students at other institutions so that I have an idea of the wider picture of Interior Design education (and student output) in the UK today.
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Tutor News – Katrina Whitehead
Posted: 17/11/23 01:16 |
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Some of you will know me as your personal tutor, or you may have spoken to me when I have delivered one of the studio meetings. If you don’t know me, I have been working as a flexible tutor for OCA since 2008 and I have seen many progressive changes over this time, including video tutorials and group meetings, both in person and on-line. It has also been exciting to learn about student achievements including exhibitions, competition wins and of course, graduating with a degree.
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Introducing our Interior Design External Examiner, Marianna Velissaropoulou
Posted: 09/11/23 10:07 |
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With assessment events held regularly three times a year, many of you will be familiar with what happens once you have completed the final assignment of your unit. But you might not know what happens in between the point that OCA staff have assessed your work, and the day that the confirmed result comes to you. Our current external examiner agreed to answer a few questions to throw some light on her role, what she most enjoys about being an external examiner with us at OCA, and whether she has any hints and tips for you as Interior Design students going forward for assessment.
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Artlab23 Collective
Posted: 01/09/23 10:49 |
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The aim of the Collective is to provide a mutually supportive environment which will continue to provide inspiration and impetus post-OCA study. It is open to all students on the Painting, Drawing, and Fine Art pathways who have recently graduated or expect to complete their final year studies within the next 12 months.
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