I was keen to review this book as its format interested me. Is it a history, a primer or a reference book? It could have been produced as a ‘100 greatest hits’ of the history of photography. In fact, the…
OCA is proud of its ability to reach out and offer creative study to those who for one reason or other would find it impossible to study in a traditional college/university environment. Occasionally a student comes to our attention because…
For more than 10 years, Adult Learners’ Week has celebrated the benefits of lifelong learning, recognising the achievements of outstanding individuals and the impact of innovative learning projects across the country. Adult Learners’ Week encourages participation in adult learning and helps…
It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that the next President of the OCA Students’ Association will be John Umney. John is a level two photography student and was elected unopposed. He will take over his…
Reykholt, Geysir, Gullfos, Arnastap, Bru, Stykkishōlnur, Spákonufell, Smirlabjargarvirlgun In 2009, OCA tutors Liz Cashdan (creative writing) and Pat Hodson (textiles) spent the month of August on a NES residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland. Now, a new book of poems and images, ‘Iceland…
Blogs slowly develop over time, post by post, so it takes a while to see them developing into an interconnected body of work, reflections, and links that narrate a student’s learning journey. So its great when you come across a…
As students will have seen in Stan Dickinson’s announcement last week, he is stepping down from the role of OCASA President, early next year. We need to begin a process to find his replacement and this is the formal announcement…
I’m stepping down from my role as OCASA President a little earlier than originally intended and there will be a process, beginning shortly, designed to have a new President in place by 1st February 2013. My two year term…
It’s always interesting, on study visits, to meet up with students you’ve corresponded with online but haven’t met face-to-face, as well as meeting new students from other courses. Rarely however, do you also get to meet the artist whose…
Judy Bach’s work has featured on the OCA website before, but the image above leaped out the OCA flickr group at me and demanded a wider audience. Judy is a student on the level one course Digital Photographic Practice and…
OCA is making an important change to the communication of assessment results. Its good news: you will get your provisional marks from assessment earlier than previously. In agreement with the OCA student association (OCASA), provisional results from the next assessment…
11am Saturday morning: fear – of what to write, of whether any words will come, of writing well enough; of reading aloud scribbled sentences to a critical audience of strangers. 14 writers are gathered in a room in Ilkley, the…
