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P3: Advanced

Overview

Building on the experience gained in Your own Exhibition – making a series of paintings on your own theme or idea – you now plan your own programme of study with the guidance of a tutor  of your choice.

It is recommended that students have completed a Level 2 course but direct entry is available for more experienced artists who wish to work on a one-to-one basis with a professional tutor.

What does the course cover?

A framework for the course has been established by OCA, but the actual content of the course is to be negotiated between you and your tutor.

Course Assessment

You will receive comments and direction from your tutor throughout the course. If you choose to have your work formally assessed, you will receive details on submitting a folio of work with the course materials.

Higher Education Credit: 60 credit points at Level 3.

Tuition:


Postal tuition you send work to your tutor for comments and direction.


Face-to-face tuition you have an opportunity for one-to-one meetings with your course tutor. Our Locations list will show you where face-to-face tuition is available. Please note that some centres offer group tuition and these start with an August/October introductory meeting.

See How Tuition Works.

Time Guide:

To complete the course in 10 months requires about 7 hours study a week.

Materials:

A course pack is provided and will be sent to you by post. OCA offers quality art materials at discounted prices.

Fees:

£580 full fee or £215 deposit and 6 x £74 monthly payments, totalling £659