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Online College of Art and Design (OCAD)

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Online College of Art and Design. We are the oldest online further education college specialising in Art and Design qualifications on the internet. We supported our first student online in 2002! We offer students a progression from complete beginner to University via our nationally accredited, Ofqual regulated qualifications; level 2, BTEC, IGCSEs, A Levels, Foundation Diplomas etc.

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30 June 2019

My DD couldn't attend her school because she was bullied for being bright (increasingly common I would suggest). As parents we were beside ourselves with worry of course. Our child who desperately wanted to get a good education was being effectively excluded from school because the school could not protect her from bullies. DD loves Cambridge Online and her grades and confidence are back. Our child is happy and we are so relieved. We can't thank Cambridge Online enough! More...

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4 June 2019

I'm writing this review because my son has been with Cambridge Online Education for 3 years and the change in his confidence and self-esteem is incredible. How the other two reviews are so appalling (both posted on exactly the same day) is beyond me. My advice is to do their free trial and see for yourself More...

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19 February 2019

I am currently 3/4 of the way through my course with OCAD. I am finding it so frustrating. My tutors clearly don't keep student files or prepare for when they Skype call. Every time I have Skype call with my tutor, they ALWAYS ask me if I plan on going to uni, if I am in full time work, how old I am, if I am on a part time course or not. It is like talking to a brick wall. I now have 2 tutors for some reason and they keep contradicting themselves and use a patronising tone whenever they speak to me. At one point in my course, I kept asking my tutor if I was on track with my work and she kept reassuring me that I was. Turns out I was months behind when she actually checked my schedule so I had to cram a lot of work in at once. This lack of organisation and knowledge for what they should be doing is infuriating and makes me regret my choice to sign up everyday. I have had nothing but stress since doing this course and I cant wait to finish it. I have found with many art tutors/teachers that your work is never enough or never right unless it is their idea or unless something is done their way- this is what had put me off choosing art at A levels and put me off going to University to do art... and it has made me not enjoy my choice with this course now.

The course itself however serves a purpose. I haven't enjoyed the topics that much (but that is a personal preference), so I cant really say too much about that. I have got on with the work and found it pretty much straight forward and each topic document is easy to follow to help you to know what to do next. At the end of the day, I will get a diploma out of it which will hopefully help me to get a job in an art based career which has been my aim and sole reason for doing this course. I'm sure there are lots of helpful tutors who work for OCAD and I have read about other people's positive experiences; I just wanted to share my experience and I think I was just unlucky with my tutors.
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7 February 2019

It will a lot of people the access to the standards certificates and experience required to achieve the target grades in IGCSE

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15 December 2018

good oppurtunity .if provides in all schools in uk all children will be shined.

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27 October 2018

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30 July 2018

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23 July 2018

The course is very professional, And it makes every student develop his or her skills step by step, makes us experiment with different materials and medium, and also teaches perfection in whatever we do. Very Satisfied !

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23 July 2018

Before starting my Foundation in Art&Design - I hadn't been in education for approximately 4 years, I was doing a job that I liked but never loved and my passion was in the creative industries. Upon finding this opportunity, it really helped me to get back on my feet with it all again and explore my creative thinking - my tutors were always on hand to help me progress through each stage and believed in me to have the potential to complete work to the best off my ability. I am now aiming to go to Brighton University, (something I thought I would never say) to complete a BA (Hons) in Moving Image. Very chuffed!! I would definitely recommend anyone looking to do what they love and have the belief and passion that you can do it with OCAD whilst it being completely tailored to your convenience! GREAT SERVICE!! Thanks guys! :) x More...

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23 July 2018

Here is a review from our Star Student this year Declan Goodby

Since I left college, I've always known I'd go back and do something that I'd enjoy, when I realised what that was. I found this course for a Foundation diploma in Art and Design and since joining I've never regretted my decision.
Doing this course online was perfect for me as I had a full time job that took a good 40-50 hours a week and I was still able to do the work and get incredible feedback to make the work a little bit better each time. Since doing this course I feel that my knowledge and understanding of art and design has improved massively, I have produced and shown several portfolios of work to universities, and even obtained an UNCONDITIONAL OFFER from my chosen uni because of the help and guidance from this course, overall I'm extremely satisfied and enjoyed my time with OCAD even through the hard parts. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to further there education in art and design as if does include every aspect from the start. All the best Declan Goodby
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23 July 2018

Throughout my 2 years of sixth form I found myself in a very sticky situation not being able to take on and partake in any art courses at my school which I needed in order to fulfill my dream of becoming a makeup artist, so I found OCAD! Their range of courses are fantastic and I decided to go with the Art Foundation Diploma which would help me the most into getting into university to study makeup artistry. The tutors are fantastic, patient and will help you in every way possible in order to assist you in getting the grades you need/want! I was given a lot of support through email and Skype calls as well as info and briefs on the website. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and much to my delight, I passed!!!! I got offers from 3 universities/art schools thanks to the work and portfolio OCAD helped me to create, and am off to do my degree in September! I truly couldn't have done this without OCAD, and I would recommend it to anybody wanting to study for fun or with intent to go onto bigger things! More...

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23 July 2018

I have been studying with OCAD for sometime now, I did my IGCSE Art & Design with them and now I am doing a Foundation Diploma. I love studying with them at my own pace with the help and support of the tutors. They are all really nice and really supportive. This has been a great experience and is enabling me to gain qualifications for my future. From Bethany. More...

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23 July 2018

I'm not going to write about the course because I'll know how well it and I got on in the upcoming weeks.
However the support that I received was all I could have hoped for. Honestly since the beginning of my education I've had an incredibly love-hate relationship with all my previous art teachers. However maybe it's because these tutors trusted me to challenge myself or simply believed that enforcing their artistic views down your throat doesn't amount to any good, in fact for me that teaching method has only fostered anger. These tutors are open minded and more than willing to encourage you to follow a path they themselves did not, without belittling or antagonizing you. I was allowed to grow naturally, the occasional prod to get me moving in the right direction but hey, that's what tutors are for.
Praise is best received from the people you respect, so thank you. For everything.
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23 July 2018

Has been the best choice for me it has made me open my eyes and learn to be creative and I could fit this around my life. the course is set out in a great way and allows you to discover and explore . The tutors have been good with advise and help. Glad I found Ocad. X More...

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23 July 2018

I found this course to be a great root to bigger things. I'm now going to university this September where as if I took other roots, I would have been looking at 2 to 3 years. I've learned a great deal to my chosen subject as well as multiple other side subjects which I've never even thought of exploring. More...

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23 July 2018

I couldn't have asked for a better course or tutors at this point in my life.I am a mature student and have always loved art in school but was only average in drawing. I have only gotten through the Exploratory stage and have found it very enjoyable.I look forward to starting the next stage...and hopefully completing the Diploma successfully in the near future.I'm keeping my fingers crossed!Thanks OCAD!Everybody should think of studying with you if they have a wish to succeed. More...

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23 July 2018

OCAD has allowed me to independently study as a mature student around a busy working schedule. It's been the perfect setup for me, with quick, knowledgable and helpful responses to my work from tutors, allowing me to achieve a distinction in my foundation course and attend the university of my choice. Without this convenient and accessible online experience I would never have been able to start this new chapter. I highly recommend OCAD for a detailed, user-friendly and accommodating course for those wanting to study from home- Meg Drew More...

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13 December 2017

Online College of Art and Design were so good, really. Friendly tutors who really knew their stuff. I got my Diploma and it got me on to a BA Degree at University so job done!

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Empowering students to be all that they can be! Making their dreams come true!

I was once at a low ebb in my life, no job, no qualifications and all I had was an interest in drawing and painting. After walking around my local college trying to summon the confidence to enter, I eventually was invited to an art class one afternoon each week. That opportunity changed my life forever and I have never looked back!

Many students do not get this opportunity for a host of reasons. My team and I use online technology to make it possible for many of them to take their first steps into their creative future and it feels great!

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