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24 March 2023
Do you have a creative eye for detail and a passion for bringing a story to life? You could be a graphic designer in the making!
More23 November 2022
If you are a graphic designer, you must be aware that regardless of the project, you must be up to date on the newest design trends; colourful and bold, including 3D components, doodle elements, and experimental typefaces.&nb...
More31 October 2022
When you think about the role of a graphic designer, the first thing that comes into your head is probably that they earn money ...
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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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Ever had your attention grabbed by packaging in a supermarket, an infographic, a billboard or an online advert? That’s the work of a graphic designer you’ve just noticed. Communicating messaging through media lies at the heart of gra...
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Study a graphic design degree at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 20...
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There are many graphic design skills you will need when you step into the industry. The first is the ability to put pen to paper.Tapping into your imagination, having an eye for what looks good and being able to convey your ideas ...
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After a year of lockdowns and disappointments, it can feel as if creativity has disappeared and left a dark vacuum in its place. However, creativity hasn’t left the building. You cannot hold down the world of graphic design for long an...
More09 February 2021
Setting Up Your Own Graphic Design BusinessThe thought of starting up your own graphic design business can be incredibly exciting and daunting at the same time. Potentially seeming like a mountain to climb, with m...
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Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...
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To stand out from the competition, brands need to create a memorable visual impact. With an artistic eye and fresh thinking, could you develop the graphic design skills to deliver their brief?Graphic design covers branding, advert...
More14 June 2019
At the start of this academic year, Paula Pollitt from Fortalice came to the graphics team and asked if students would be interested in helping the award-winning Bolton based Women’s Refuge improve their graphic design communications.
More14 June 2019
Jamie Kelly from Studio Up North visited our studio in March 2019 with the exciting news that he would be offering another paid placement to one of our third-year students this summer.This is the second time we have worked with Ja...
More14 June 2019
Students from the BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme once again work with Prevent Breast Cancer UK.Prevent Breast Cancer UK, based at The Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital is the only UK breast cancer charity funding ground...
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