Art & Design and Fine Art News

27 November 2023

ART AND DESIGN FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

In a world where words sometimes fall short, art and design emerge as powerful agents of social change. The intersection of creativity and advocacy gives rise to a dynamic force that transcends conventional boundaries. Let's explore the ...

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30 May 2023

Is a Fine Art degree worth it?

Are you passionate about art? Do you find yourself fascinated by brushstrokes? Do you like the play of colours and the hidden messages of artistic masterpieces? If the answer is YES, you may want to transform y...

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09 February 2023

Art Trends for 2023!

Have you heard of the French artist, Henri Matisse? It’s fair to say, probably not. Nevertheless, something he once said speaks volumes in the art world. “Creativity takes courage”.One of the most important factors in becomi...

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12 December 2022

Autumn 2022 Artist Talks

Throughout Autumn 2022, leading artists spoke to students on our fine art courses as part of an inspirational series of talks. The talks focused on the artists’ work alongside their experience working in the industry. Here, we focus on...

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04 December 2022

Famous People with Arts Masters Degrees

What makes a good artist? Besides raw talent, you require formal education to perfect your creativity. As far back as the 1800s, aspiring artists were attending universities to improve their skills and create t...

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03 August 2022

Bolton School of the Arts: Letting your Creativity Flourish

Are you interested in a career as an artist, designer, animator, choreographer, or illustrator? A degree in creative arts can make this happen. If you consider yourself creative and aspire to a career you would love, this could be a grea...

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08 July 2022

The rise of community arts: How it is changing the face of the arts scene

Did you know that cultural investment by the UK government via the Arts Council England (ACE) is expected to grow by

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06 January 2022

Silencing Your Inner Critic During a Creative Master’s

Are you studying a creative master’s? Do you need help silencing your inner critic? Here’s how…Being your own critic can be good as a self-improvement technique, but sometimes creative folks have a habit of ...

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09 December 2021

Explore Art and Design with the Experts

Art is as important as it has ever been, but the world has a renewed interest and respect for beautiful things in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With a long heritage that stretches back over 150 years, the Bolton School of Arts ha...

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02 December 2021

Arts Self-Study vs. Collaborative Study During Your Master's

Study alone or work with others? What’s more effective in an arts master’s?There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to finding the best study style in an art subject. Everyone is different, an...

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02 November 2021

How to Make it as an Art Student

Studying art and design? Here’s some advice on how to become an outstanding art student! Art and design courses offer a great deal of freedom, a...

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27 July 2021

Empowering Positive Change – MA Applied and Community Arts (Specialism)

Do you believe in the ability of art and creative culture, to improve, empower communities and bring positive change? To deliver improved wellbeing in society? Then by studying this master’s degree, you will be perfectly equipped to ma...

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04 May 2021

How Community Arts can Help the Elderly

Is there a link between creativity and cognitive health in the elderly? And can community arts support the world’s ageing population?The UK, like many countries in the ...

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25 March 2021

Arts with Offenders: Changing Outcomes

Are you an arts graduate looking for a new challenge? Have you considered a career in the prison and probation services?The University of Bolton’s

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11 March 2021

A Personal Approach to Fine Art – Why Good Staff to Student Ratios Matter

Studying fine art is as much about appreciation for art, its history, and the artists that make it possible, as it is creating your own fine art and improving your techniques. The multiple facets of such a degree make student to staff ra...

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