Shaping your creative future through online learning.

We are the Online College of Art & Design

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The UK’s most established online art college

The Online College of Art & Design is the UK’s most established online art college. We specialise in art, design, photography, music, and other media courses; we supported our first student back in 2002. As a leading online art school, we offer our students more than just courses, we offer engaged one-to-one expert tuition.


Study art and design subjects across a wide range of online courses, with both recreational and exam-board accredited courses available. Learn from home around family and work commitments at times that suit you, anywhere in the world.


Alternatively, you can study art and design for fun and make new friends, or gain qualifications to get into university and creative careers. We support all kinds of students and organisations; home-educated, working adults, employers, schools, local education authorities, disabled, learning difficulties, remote communities and more.

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    Always wanted a career in the creative industries? Since 2002 OCAD (Online College of Art and Design) have helped over 30,000 students start their creative journey. With high average salaries in the creative industries and lots of demand due to the recent boom now is the perfect time to start your career.


    Take the next step with a place at the Online College of Art and Design.

    What our students say

    I scored 100% on my IGCSE art exam, which would not have been possible without all of the help and support I received from the tutors at OCAD.

    Sandy, Art & Design

    Our son just completed an A Level music and I wanted to acknowledge the great dedication of the teachers over the past 2 years.

    Nathalie, Music

    Excellent, helpful and friendly staff and teachers. Also very impressed with the Art & Design content. I will definitely recommend it. 5 stars from us!

    Hanlie, Art & Design

    How our online art and design college works

    All of our courses are fully flexible; our tutors will work around your life. We understand that everybody has different lives and want to ensure you can complete your course in a way that works for you. Courses are delivered over Microsoft teams, as we are a Microsoft teams approved online art school. Study in a way that suits you; courses can be taught as one-to-one tutorials or group lessons - you can choose!


    As well as learning through live interactive lessons, you’ll also receive access to your own online studio, where you can work through course units, materials assignments, video tutorials and other learning resources. Students get the chance to develop their very own media portfolio for assessment, with feedback and guidance provided from our friendly, experienced tutors.


    Get started by exploring
    our courses today. Simply choose your course and apply online - it's that easy. We'll take care of the rest.

    Level 2 Course

    Consolidate your learning and attain a nationally recognised college certificate (GCSE/Level 2 Cert/BTEC equivalent).

    Beginner Course

    Develop your skills in an art, design, photography, or music subject. Or, have fun learning a new skill on a recreational course.

    University Course

    Progress to Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a subject of your choice, studied online or at University.

    Level 1 Course

    Begin your formal education in art, music, photography, or design.

    Level 3 Course

    Progress to advanced level study (A Level or Foundation Diploma), develop your media portfolio and apply to university.

    Your Career

    Start your journey in your dream creative profession as a qualified artist, musician, photographer, designer or other field. We are the online art and design college to take you in the right direction.

    Sandy studied her IGCSE art exam from home with OCAD and achieved A* 100%. Her early work was a C grade, now it's best in the world.

    Thousands of creatives who dreamt of a creative career have achieved their dream by studying formal art and design qualifications FROM HOME with the Online College of Art & Design OCAD

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