> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Author:: Ball L, Pollard E, Stanley N > Reference:: https://static.a-n.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Creative-graduates-creative-futures.pdf > Date:: 2010 > Tags:: #warp > WeftLinks:: [[Creative value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - The physical manipulation of materials can help solve an abstract problem]] [[Claim - Makers are creative]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Creative arts graduates are able to deal with complexities in the workforce. ### Highlights _Creative Graduates Creative Futures_ is a major longitudinal study undertaken between 2008 and 2010 of the early career patterns of more than 3,500 graduates in practice‐based art, design, crafts and media subjects, qualifying in 2002, 2003 and 2004 from 26 UK higher education institutions. The study found that “Creative graduates in art, design, craft and media subjects are well‐equipped to deal with the challenges of creative working, which they keep firmly in their sights as they navigate their way through the complexities of work, underpinned by their desire to continue with their creative practice. As a result, they experience considerable personal and work satisfaction. Creative graduates are at the forefront in initiating changes in the creative sector, and their tolerance of uncertainty and ability to adapt and to continue to learn fits them for contemporary life and work” p1