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Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
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10 TikTok accounts for creative advice, interview tips and opportunities round-ups
From creative start-up founders to music video directors and job search coaches
Creative Lives
Artist and curatorial assistant Ghafar Tajmohammad is amplifying refugee voices at the Migration Museum
First Hand
As Ramadan starts, Lamisa Khan, Ethar Aiem and Mohammed Amin Swaleh share their insights
Creative Lives
“Portfolio reviews are invaluable”: How 3D motion designer Charlie Ellis landed a role at Bolder Creative
Creative Lives
For photographer, designer and model Deye Sarr, self-teaching is the way
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Don’t miss: Grants and open calls for designers and writers, plus a portfolio review on branding
Also including opportunities from Human After All, Design Museum and Grand Matter
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Creative studios to check out in Bristol
Including animation, motion graphics, film and branding agencies
Creative Lives
Psychology grad turned stylist and designer, Heather Boa is proof that it’s never too late to be a creative
Creative Lives
Make-up artist and art director Natalie Vest-Jones: from practicing with friends to a shoot for Lazy Oaf
Creative Lives
From village perms to Brighton mullets: Anya Steel on hairstyling as a creative practice
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Don’t miss: Junior creative, motion and design roles, plus internships in social media and web design
Also including opportunities from Anomaly, Proper and Pentagram
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10 apprenticeship schemes and programmes to get into the creative industry
From advertising schools to TV production bootcamps
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Resources to support those affected by the recent earthquakes
Creative Lives
Blue Zoo animator Carol Mau talks honing skills, essential tools and working for CBeebies
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14 free and low-cost art and culture memberships to sign up for
From theatre and cinema tickets to historic sites and art galleries
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Don’t miss: Branding and business courses, plus an advertising masterclass with BBC Creative
Also including opportunities from Southbank Centre, Design Museum and Sony
Creative Lives
Stink Studios’ digital designer Christine Zhang on working with Studio Ghibli material
Creative Lives
Filmmaker and producer Louisa Rechenbach on making character-driven social documentaries
Creative Lives
Why baby steps are the way forward, with digital content creator Shilonite Simon-Mathurin
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20 creative studios to check out in Manchester
Including copywriting, creative coding, motion design and branding agencies
Creative Lives
Creative programmes and charitable initiatives: How Amazon art director Jeng Au “fell into” advertising
Creative Lives
“Set goals and put in hours”: artist Cam Portland on hosting art workshops and illustrating for #Merky Books
Creative Lives
“Make what you want to make”: Filmmaking duo Bagels talk cooking up films with limited resources
Creative Lives
Daisy Mae Fry on juggling motherhood and making soft sculptures celebrating the North