Make sure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet our passionate educators, explore our wide range of courses, and discover how OCAD can support your creative aspirations. We’re here to assist you every step of the way, and we can’t wait to see you!
Here's What We have Planned:
Art & Design L2
Join us for an exciting Level 2 Art & Design Taster Day and discover what it’s like to study a GCSE-equivalent course online! This immersive experience will give you a hands-on introduction to our dynamic, coursework-based program. Try a live lesson or watch the recording at your convenience, explore creative techniques, and get a feel for professional design practice. Whether you’re looking to build a stunning portfolio or gain a recognised qualification, this is your chance to unleash your creativity and see if this course is right for you!
TUESDAY Lesson 2-3pm followed by a Q&A
Photography L2
Thinking about a career in art or design? Join our Level 3 Foundation Diploma Taster Day and experience what it’s like to study this A-Level equivalent online! Whether you’re aiming for university or building a professional portfolio, this immersive, hands-on session will introduce you to the creative challenges and industry insights our course offers. Take part in a live discussion or watch the recording, explore exciting techniques, and get a taste of how this transformative course can prepare you for higher education and beyond. Your creative journey starts here.
MONDAY Lesson 11:30–12:30 followed by a Q&A
RSL MUSIC L2
Love photography? Want to turn your passion into a qualification? Join our Level 2 Photography Taster Day and experience what it’s like to study this GCSE-equivalent course online! Take part in a live lesson or watch the recording as you explore exciting photography techniques, composition, and digital editing. This practical, coursework-based course helps you develop your creative eye and build a portfolio that showcases your talent. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to dive into the world of photography and see if this course is for you.
MONDAY Lesson 5-6pm followed by a Q&A
Look around the course page and try out an assignment, with access to tutor chats for advice and have use of our archive.
If you can't attend live, sessions will be recorded to watch later before access runs out - still come along and chat to tutors on the personal chat and try out the courses!
Who will you meet? Jemma Graham, our Head Teacher, as well as, Rebecca Rees and Alberto Gonzalezs, your course tutors.
Here's What We have Planned:
L3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Ready to take your photography to the next level? Join our Level 3 Diploma in Photography Taster Day and experience what it’s like to study this A-Level equivalent course online! Whether you’re aiming for a creative career or university, this hands-on session will introduce you to professional photography techniques, digital editing, and industry insights. Take part in a live lesson or watch the recording at your convenience, and start building a standout portfolio. This practical, coursework-based course is your gateway to mastering photography.
Live Tutorial 10-11am followed by a Q&A
L3 Diploma in Photography
Experience the Rhythm - Level 2 RSL Music Practitioners Taster Day!
Passionate about music? Join our
Level 2 RSL Music Practitioners Taster Day and get a feel for this
GCSE-equivalent course! Whether you’re a performer, producer, or songwriter, this
practical, coursework-based session will introduce you to key skills in
music performance, composition, and production. Take part in a
live lesson or watch the recording to experience how you can develop your talent and gain a
nationally recognised qualification. If you’re ready to turn your love for music into something bigger, this is your chance to
take the first step.
Live Lesson 4-5pm followed by a Q&A
L3 RSL MUSIC Diploma
Dreaming of a career in music? Our Level 3 RSL Music Practitioners Taster Day is your chance to experience this A-Level equivalent course designed for aspiring producers, performers, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs! This practically-focused qualification is vocationally relevant, industry-driven, and UCAS-recognised. Join a live lesson or watch the recording to see how this immersive, skill-building course can shape your future. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, this is your opportunity to surround yourself in music and gain a fully regulated qualification.
Live Lesson 7-8pm followed by a Q&A
Look around the course page and try out an assignment, with access to tutor chats for advice and have use of our archive.
If you can't attend live, sessions will be recorded to watch later before access runs out - still come along and chat to tutors on the personal chat and try out the courses!
Who will you meet? Jemma Graham, our Head Teacher, as well as, Matt Theodore, our Director of courses, Jo Cantwell, our lead tutor for Foundation Art, Alberto Gonzalez, our lead tutor for Photography, Jemma Lewis, our lead tutor for RSL Music, as well as specialist tutors Heidi Russel, Sylvia Carlow and Luke Eames.
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.
Photographs of students’ completed work and assignment documents are uploaded to their college e-portfolio for assessment and constructive, friendly written feedback on how to progress is offered. Additionally students are invited to discuss, with an experienced and qualified personal tutor, their progress and receive one-to-one verbal feedback and support. Students may also benefit from relationships with their fellow online students as they can view profiles and comment on each others’ art work if they wish.
OCAD is part of the Cambridge Online Education Group - Company number 06594953
Registered UK Learning Provider 10033485