Open Week

Welcome & Discussion with Matt Theodore

5:30 PM

Matt Theodore, Director of Courses at the Online College of Art and Design (OCAD), leads an innovative portfolio of creative courses, shaping the future of artistic education while empowering students to excel in their creative fields. During the opening of our OCAD Exhibiton 2024, Matt will discuss art, education, and progression, setting the tone for how OCAD nurtures and prepares students for successful creative careers. Join if you’d like to know more about OCAD, future prospects and to grab a link to our online exhibition to take a look around! 

Introduction to the Digital Platform with Alberto Gonzalez

6:00 PM

Meet Alberto, our Lead Photography Course Tutor and valedictorian graduate from the University of Chester, whose work has been featured in Vogue Italia and billboards nationwide; he will take you on a tour around our public view of our 2024 online exhibition, guiding you through the format and showcasing his insights and the key pieces you don’t want to miss! 

Event Wrap-Up with Jemma Graham

6:30 PM

Meet Jemma Graham, our Head of Vocational Learning at Cambridge Online Education. As a senior leader with a wealth of experience in education, she will provide closing remarks and invite you to explore the exhibition and engage with our Open Week activities! Jemma will open the floor for a Q&A for anyone who wishes to ask questions about courses or OCAD in general. An opportunity to find out which course is best for you, what extra provisions OCAD provides for students who need it, and how OCAD will support you to meet your targets and career aspirations. 

Monday, 7th October

Session 1: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – ALevel EQV Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media (FADM) with Matt Theodore

Meet Matt Theodore, our Director of Courses and Foundation Diploma Leader at OCAD. He will provide an overview of the FADM course structure and outcomes, guiding you through this cutting-edge diagnostic year designed to help you progress to further study or work in the creative industries! Want to know anything more about our Online Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media? Click below to join Matt!

Tuesday, 8th October

Session 2: 6:00 PM – Course Overview: GCSE EQV Level 2 Certificate in Photography and ALevel EQV Level 3 Diploma in Photography with Alberto Gonzalez

Meet Alberto, our Lead Photography Course Tutor and valedictorian graduate from the University of Chester, whose work has been featured in Vogue Italia and billboards nationwide. He will provide an overview of our portfolio of photography programmes, guiding you through their unique features and showcasing his insights! Thinking about becoming a Photographer and want to know how our OCAD courses could be right for you? Click here to meet Alberto and find out more.

Wednesday, 9th October

Session 3: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – The Changing Face of Documentary Photography (Tim Edgar)

Meet Tim, a creative practitioner with 30 years of experience in teaching creative subjects and a focus on the Visual Arts. OCAD is honoured to have such a wonderful lecturer on our programmes throughout the college - join here for a FREE lecture and have a taster for what exciting opportunities Tim gives our students throughout their courses: this lecture is titled "The Changing Face of Documentary Photography," and Tim will be sharing his insights and expertise with you - join us!

Thursday, 10th October

Session 4: 09:00 AM – Fine Art Drawing and Drawing Across Disciplines (Sylvia Reitzema Carlow)

Meet Sylvia, an experienced educator with over 25 years in Art, Design, and Media, currently operating the OCAD Mallorca Art School. She will lead a session titled "Fine Art Drawing and Drawing Across Disciplines," Exploring specialist techniques in fine art drawing and its application across different disciplines. Join Sylvia for a free drawing session and see what creative sessions await you at OCAD!

Thursday, 10th October

Session 5: 11:00 AM – Course Overview: GCSE EQV Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design - with Rebecca Rees

Meet Rebecca Rees, the leader of our Level 2 Art Course. She will provide an introduction to the key components and learning outcomes, guiding you through what to expect from this engaging programme. Rebecca will open the floor for a Q&A session where you can find out anything you’d like about one of our most popular and successful online courses! 

Thursday, 10th October

Session 6: 2:00 PM – Fashion Design Insights (Jo Cantwell)

Meet Jo Cantwell, Deputy Head of our Foundation Diploma and a working Knitwear Design Manager and Consultant. She will lead a session titled "Showcasing the Fashion Design Process and Creativity," offering valuable insights into the dynamic world of fashion design! So, if you’ve always wondered what it could be like to work in the fashion industry, what it’s like to be a practising designer, or would like to ask any questions about fashion, studying a pathway on the foundation diploma or how Jo prepares you at OCAD for a creative career, click below to join this unique and enlightening session. 

How the Online College of Art & Design Works

Students receive access to their own online studio where they can work through their course. Units and assignments are listed along with supporting resources, video tutorials for skills development, step by step guides video recordings of our LIVE interactive lessons etc.

Live interactive weekly online classes are taught by a friendly, expert and qualified teacher who will push students to succeed. This way of working is unique to our online curriculum.