23 Short courses in Arts, Design & Architecture in Canada

Art and Design Foundations
Unleash your creative spirit in this introduction to art, digital arts, photography, graphic design, typography and communications on the Art and Design Foundations Certificate (Program #270) from Mohawk College.
Service Design Ideation and Testing
In this Service Design Ideation and Testing course offered by University of Toronto, you’ll explore the fundamentals and principles of design ideation and prototyping to improve customer and employee experiences.
Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Ever looked at a photo and said to yourself, "It would be an awesome shot if that road sign wasn't in the way," or "I wish I could make my teeth a little whiter." Well, you can, with a little help from the Intro to Adobe Photoshop course offered by Concordia University Montréal.
Hairstylist
Get full theoretical knowledge and practical training in hair design including cutting, colouring, styling, and overall salon management while serving real clients at VCC’s state-of-the-art salon and spa with the Hairstylist program at Vancouver Community College.
Photography
The Photography professional development certificate at MacEwan University - School of Continuing Education will help you learn the essentials of shooting, editing and processing digital photographs.
Film and Television Production Management Basic Skills
Centennial College's Film and Television Production Management Basic Skills credential encompasses the basics expected of a Trainee Assistant Production Manager and exposes them to all phases of production.
Professional Photography
Transform your passion into a profession with photography training that blends creativity, technical skills and business knowledge in this Professional Photography program at Red River College Polytechnic.
Developing Insights for Design
If your organization needs to improve its productivity and services to remain competitive, this Developing Insights for Design course offered by University of Toronto is for you.
Cabinetry and Woodworking
The Cabinetry and Woodworking course offered by Red River College Polytechnic will help you use a variety of woods, laminates and engineered materials to learn the artistry of cabinetmaking and woodworking.
Visual Design and Branding
In this Visual Design and Branding course offered by Concordia University Montréal , you'll get acquainted with the fundamentals of graphic communication and design.
Equitable Systems Design for Organizations
Inequities in our workplaces and communities, whether hidden or revealed, are a product of design. To address them, individuals and organizations must be willing to confront structural barriers with purpose and intention, and (re)design a system that centres inclusion and equity. The program in Equitable Systems Design for Organizations is offered by the University of British Columbia.
Adobe Illustrator
By the end of this Adobe Illustrator course offered by Concordia University Montréal , you will really develop your creative flair using Adobe Illustrator.
Digital Experience Design and Professional Communication
The Digital Experience Design courses, also known as User Experience Design (UXD), will provide you with the latest industry tools and practices to help you meet the emerging needs of a rapidly changing technological environment on an international level. This Digital Experience Design and Professional Communication certificate is offered at MacEwan University - School of Continuing Education.
Biomedical Visualization and Communication
As science communications have grown increasingly complex and convoluted, the world needs those who can communicate science, medicine and health concepts effectively and accurately in ways audiences can understand. The program in Biomedical Visualization and Communication is offered by the University of British Columbia.
Grip and Lighting
Film and television (screen-based content) production is growing at a rapid pace in Ontario, with several new studios coming online in the GTHA as well as other parts of the province. Centennial College offers the Grip and Lighting programme.
SolidWorks I
If you're interested in 3D and computer-aided design, you obviously have great spatial awareness and a keen desire to get down to work. This SolidWorks I course offered by Concordia University Montréal is a great place to start.
Regenerative Design
The Regenerative Design course offered by Athabasca University can equip you with the skills and knowledge to create buildings that give back to the environment, communities and the planet.
Adobe InDesign
In this Adobe InDesign course offered by Concordia University Montréal you learn to apply the fundamentals of graphic design to create a document with numerous pages and differing layouts with Adobe InDesign.
Songmaking
The Songmaking program at the University of Manitoba gives musicians of popular genres intensive training in the essential skills they need to write, record, produce, and promote their music, all while being mentored by notable industry professionals.
Music and Technology
The Advanced Diploma in Music and Technology from Selkirk College offers graduates of the Selkirk College Music & Technology program a chance to continue their learning with our expert instructors. Students can take their area of expertise to the next level and further develop their craft honing their skills to the contemporary music industry.