Art & Design and Fine Art

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BA (Hons) Fine Art
Full-time
Mode of study
3 years
Duration
96
UCAS Points

University of Bolton

BA (Hons) Fine Art with foundation year
Full-time
Mode of study
4 years
Duration
48
UCAS Points

University of Bolton

MA (Specialist Title) via Creative Practice
Full-time
Mode of study
12 months
Duration

University of Bolton

MRes (Specialism)
Full-time
Mode of study
12 months
Duration

University of Bolton

BA (Hons) Fine Art
Part-time
Mode of study
4.5 years
Duration
96
UCAS Points

University of Bolton

MA (Specialist Title) via Creative Practice
Part-time
Mode of study
24 months
Duration

University of Bolton

Welcome to Art & Design and Fine Art

Nurture your creative talents and pursue a rewarding career with the dynamic fine art and art and design degree courses at the University of Bolton! With a history stretching back over 150 years, Bolton School of the Arts offers a highly creative and vibrant range of courses, led by staff who are practising artists, designers, makers, critics, writers and performers.

We are the number one university in North West for graduate prospects per the Complete University Guide 2023. Our innovative and industry-focused courses have an excellent staff-to-student ratio, providing a supportive learning environment.


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Welcome to “Unlocked”

Our virtual show designed to promote and celebrate the creative work that has been produced by students from across the School of the Arts throughout this memorable academic year. Within the confines of lockdown, students have been exceptionally busy and have used their talents and determination to overcome the restrictions of recent months. “Unlocked” captures the huge energy and commitment of our students to creatively reach beyond the barriers behind which they have been living to achieve their goals.

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ART AND DESIGN FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

ART AND DESIGN FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

27 Nov 23

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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Is a Fine Art degree worth it?

30 May 23

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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Art Trends for 2023!

09 Feb 23

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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Autumn 2022 Artist Talks

12 Dec 22

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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Famous People with Arts Masters Degrees

04 Dec 22

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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Bolton School of the Arts: Letting your Creativity Flourish

03 Aug 22

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...

Testimonials

Lucy Detheridge

Fine Art | 2019

"The human form has been a theme in my work since I began studying at GCSE level. I am inspired by the great realist painters and artists of the renaissance period, notably Da Vinci and his anatomical drawings. I love the challenge of representing the body and have been attempting to blend my influences into a contemporary style, focusing on body image."

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Louise Giovanelli

Guest speaker | 2019

"Painter Louise Giovanelli gave an artist talk to fine art students in Bolton School of the Arts. On her visit to us she had just returned from Florida where she had completed a Master Artist residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Previously, she was one of the 12 artists shortlisted for the prestigious Contemporary British Painting Prize 2017 through which she received a judges' Special Commendation award."

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Charlotte Roberts

Fine Art | 2019

"I’m utterly shocked that I have been granted with this opportunity to be accepted onto the Venice Biennale Fellowship. I feel honoured to be representing the University of Bolton and possibly putting Bolton on the map! It’s simply an unbelievable experience and I aim to make the most of my time there."

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Katherine Glover

BA (Hons) Art and Design with foundation year | 2019

"My work is figurative and often references feminist ideas and the experience of being a woman today. I am also interested in communicating the challenges and experiences I encounter as a disabled woman. In addition, more recent work explores concepts surrounding beliefs and spirituality – why people believe what they do fascinates me.

I enjoy the multi-layered mark-making capabilities of drypoint etching and exploring the different qualities of paint media through the use of acrylic and gouache. These 2D pieces have also been mediated through to sculpture into clay and papier-mâché."

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