Arts Dialogue: Rachel Smith and Trine Wade Discuss Creative Endeavors
Artist Trine Wade Embraces Interdisciplinary Approach in Creative Arts Degree
Trine Wade, a Creative Arts student nearing the end of her degree, has found significant growth in her artistic practice and research. Known for her process-led approach that explores embodied experience and 'being-in-place', Wade's work has reached an audience beyond the OCA during stage 3 of her degree.
Wade's most recent project, as part of Units 3.2 and 3.3, symbolically brought her grandad home to a coastal town in Norway through site-specific art installations. This project, which explored themes of displacement, belonging, forgiveness, and intergenerational trauma, showcases Wade's interdisciplinary method of working, which includes photography, printmaking, collage, sculpture, text, installation, and video.
Interdisciplinary learning and creative confidence are key components of a Creative Arts degree, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity by integrating knowledge from multiple fields. Throughout the program, students build confidence as they experiment with different creative methods and become more resilient and adaptable in their practice.
Wade attributes her confidence in working across a range of creative methods and disciplines to time and experience. She advises students to make coursework and assignments work for their individual needs, and to document their choices for the benefit of tutors and assessors. Wade also encourages students to engage in lifelong learning, utilizing available support systems such as success coaches or mentors, who help nurture not just academic success but also mental well-being and confidence to thrive in complex environments.
Wade has found the Creative Arts tutors to be very supportive, encouraging her to 'push the boundaries'. She also finds the online student community supportive and encourages attending group sessions. Despite finding studying alone challenging, Wade is currently applying for a practice-based PhD, demonstrating her determination and resilience.
The highlight of Wade's degree has been devising personal projects, which she finds essential for her artistic growth. After completing a project, she analyzes it for areas for improvement, but feels satisfaction with the project itself. This process helps her grow and learn for future projects. Wade's work has been exhibited as part of Units 3.2 and 3.3, and she continues to hope for further development as an artist and researcher.
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Education-and-self-development are integral aspects of the Creative Arts degree, as evidenced by Trine Wade's growth and ability to work interdisciplinary, shown through her use of various art forms in her recent project. Students in the program are encouraged to utilize available support systems, such as success coaches or mentors, to foster not only academic success but also mental well-being and confidence for thriving in complex environments.
