I have been very busy on a course at Central St Martins – alternative processing. So busy that I missed the fact that the results for YOP are in. My mark was 72% which combined with the 80% for Advanced gives me a First Class Honours Degree.
Truth is that I was secretly hoping for a mark closer to that for the Advanced. I felt that whilst the quantity of my submission was lower the quality was higher. This view was based on the public acceptance of the work in exhibitions and an on line magazine. I was marked down for creativity, otherwise I would have achieved my aim. It is good to have ambition but it would be churlish to be disappointed. I have exceeded my own expectations with the overall result and am delighted!!
It is strange that my feelings on receiving the results was one of sadness. A page of my life has turned and I now have to look forward. My immediate goal for my photography is to explore alternative processes as an interesting diversion and a possible source of inspiration for future study. I plan to take a break from formal study and take stock of how I am thinking early next year…
For now adios OCA….
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Vicki M
July 29, 2015
“For now adios OCA….”—No, no, no! This is not allowed. You have been such a support and inspiration.
But congrats on such fantastic results. I can understand both your delight and your disappointment. Thank you for letting me be part of this journey, it has given me so much. Now for that MA?
Keith Greenough
July 29, 2015
Thanks Vicki. Yes am contemplating the MA but want a bit of space first. I plan to be around at TVG and so on so look forward to seeing you there.
Vicki M
July 29, 2015
This is good news!
annag1611
July 29, 2015
What a way to go! Congratulations & may you find your muse along the way! Adios!
jsumb
July 29, 2015
Adding my congratulations, thanks and best wishes. Well done and well deserved!
Rachel Wakefield
July 29, 2015
Congratulations Keith! I’m sure that after all the work you’ve put into this, your feelings are quite common, but I hope you are feeling very proud of yourself too. Keep in touch with us all! x
Keith Greenough
July 29, 2015
Thanks everyone for your congrats!! Good luck to you all for the future. I plan to be around so hope to see you soon.
standickinson
July 29, 2015
Well done & congratulations, Keith – enjoy the break from study … but will it last? 😉
Catherine
July 29, 2015
Congratulations Keith. Can understand your disappointment (and was surprised myself) but it’s such an achievement as well. You’ve worked so hard and been an inspiration and guide for me. So glad to know as well that you will continue contact with the TVG group. See you soon I hope.
anomiepete
July 29, 2015
It’s been great following your work Keith and you got a first and have an independent exhibition, book and brochure. That’s enough to celebrate!
duncan Astbury
July 29, 2015
Congratulations, a well deserved outcome.
Stephanie Dh.
July 29, 2015
Congratulations Keith!
Carol Street
July 29, 2015
Well done and many congratulations Keith. I can appreciate your jubilation but also understand your disappointment (like Catherine I was surprised, having seen your work ‘in the flesh’ at TVG), but how great is it to get a First. You are such an inspiration to many (including me) and I am so glad that you will continue to drop by the TVG. Looking forward to seeing the LTC exhibition in London in September.
davidcollinsfoto
July 29, 2015
Well done. Adiós, hasta luego.
Keith Greenough
July 30, 2015
Thanks again all… I am hoping to organise a study visit through OCA to the East London Photographic Festival in October which will take in my exhibition and some others. Hope to see many of you there.