Graduating soon? We revisit some priceless advice about art school

Date
15 April 2015

It’s fast approaching the time of all-nighters (not the fun ones), tears, last-minute panics and all the other things that come with the end of learning and the impending beginning of the terrifying thing they call real life. But like the mum that tells you you’re always the best and most talented and most beautiful, or the best friend that bursts into your house and pops the kettle on/pours the gin, we’re here to remind you of some of the advice that might be able to help you.

We’re revisiting a few posts from our Back to school feature from last year, which will hopefully offer some useful nuggets, or at least distract you from tearing more of your hair out.

Why is it still a good idea for young creatives to go to art school?

The likes of Pentagram’s Marina Willer, graphic designer Astrid Stavro and Nigel Carrington, Vice-Chancellor University of the Arts London explain why art school is so totally worth it.

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Cait Opperman: Necessary Roughness

Practical advice on making the most of art school

Great insights from Alma Haser, Cait Oppermann and Swiss Miss, aka Tina Roth Eisenberg, including “believe in yourself and your work” and “ask for help, work late, and make sure [your work] looks as good as it possibly can.”

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Typography Summer School

A quick run-down of some great short courses for students and grads

Reckon you’ll still be hungry for knowledge once you graduate? James Cartwright helps navigate the best courses to satiate you.

It’s Nice That’s top tips to make the most out of art school!

If you’re not nearing the end of your degree, you could do a hell of a lot worse than taking Liv Siddall’s advice on making the most of those precious years, and the green screens and dark rooms they provide you with. So much invaluable stuff here, not least “Go to the studio. Just go. It sounds stupid but just turn up.”

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Emily Gosling

Emily joined It’s Nice That as Online Editor in the summer of 2014 after four years at Design Week. She is particularly interested in graphic design, branding and music. After working It's Nice That as both Online Editor and Deputy Editor, Emily left the company in 2016.

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