What is it like working online with OCAD?

Oct 04, 2023

Take a sneaky peak behind the scenes at just some of the experiences students have whilst on their OCAD Courses.

Art courses with OCAD use Teams to collborate, teach, develop and inspire students. Lectures and 1:1 support, archives and live sessions, collborations and further opportunities... there is so much on offer as well as meeting many students from all over the world! OCAD is at the heart of creative futures for all.

Course pages develop year on year, with stacks of archived videos, artist videos on our channels and growing support documents, there is no learning style left out. You choose your pathway and journey through your course, in your time, in your way.

Working by distance learning is effective and enjoyable as you get to dictate what you want out of it. Lessons and study plans are there, structured steps and targets are too, and even personal briefs to suit your interests... but there is also a self-directed element where you can watch back any support materials in your own time and maybe study plans stay fluid and accommodating. Why have the pressure and stress of deadlines online? Set YOUR pace and intentions with tutors, and we will do the rest to ensure you have all the support to enjoy your creative learning experience.

For those who want more, join our team of editors and mentors, start your own blog to document your journey and experience, begin collaborations with your peers around the world who love digital art too, or fashion, or photography, or fine art... just watch our video testimonials to see and hear how much fun we are all having :)

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Portrait Sketching in Pencil

by Troy Page • 14 Jan, 2024

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