52 Short courses in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

This Creative Coding online short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will provide an introduction to programming and processing in the context of visual arts and design. These skills transferrable to any programming language, will take your creativity to a whole new level.

Explore visual culture for children and young people including, picturebooks, comics, film, television and drama with Pictures of Youth - An Introduction to Childrens Visual Culture at FutureLearn by University of York by FutureLearn.

Learn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese Rare Books with The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books at Keio University offered at FutureLearn.

Join the Art Direction course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and learn about the skills and processes required to work as a Professional Art Director. From the initial generation of ideas through to the successful delivery of an advertising campaign.

In this Transnational Cinema and Comics online short course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll explore a diverse range of fascinating cinema and comics from around the world.

On this practical Concept Art for Game Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds course at Nottingham Trent University you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the latest concept art techniques and create successful characters and environments for game design using Adobe Creative Suite and Wacom tablets.

This Digital Graphic Design short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will teach you how to use Adobe software to a basic industry standard. You will then utilise the skills you have learned to create your own visual work.

Develop your design skills with Adobe Creative Suite. Learn to create visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with this Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

University College London (UCL) offers the Contract Drafting Skills Workshop programme.

This Introduction to Colour, Material and Finish Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will show you how to design confidently with colour, material and finish, and increase your familiarity with different materials and material processes.

Art encourages you to be a spontaneous, original thinker and have a great imagination. Spark your creativity and express yourself on this exciting, experimental Art Portfolio for 15-17 Year Olds course at Nottingham Trent University.

Film takes a starring role in this course exploring the emergence of a new medium that was set to capture the world's imagination with The Living Picture Craze - An Introduction to Victorian Film at FutureLearn and The British Film Institute (BFI) by FutureLearn.

During the Photographic Practice course at Warnborough College you will develop skills in taking better photographs. Learn to compose your photos properly, choosing the appropriate equipment and subject material for desired results. 

Create a successful digital marketing campaign with SEO, PPC and social media with the Digital Marketing Strategy - Intensive course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This How to Become an Independent Curator course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will provide you with an essential tool kit with which to become an independent curator. It has a track record for launching careers and educational paths in this field.

Bring your creative ideas to life by writing for the screen or the stage. It can be a very lucrative career if you know what you are doing. International Open Academy offers the Screen and Playwriting programme.

Being a presenter means working at the front line of television. While it can be all-consuming and often challenging, it’s a job that can also be exciting, enthralling and deeply satisfying. International Open Academy offers the TV Presenter programme.

Learn how to use a broad range of new mixed media techniques and visual elements from a variety of sources. You will discover collage as a tool for thinking, realising your ideas, and enriching your work. This Contemporary Collage course is offered at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

A critical introduction to Curating Contemporary Art and Design - Theory and Practice (Online) at Royal College of Art.

The English for Creative Disciplines course from The Glasgow School of Art is designed for international students who have an offer to study at the GSA, but who need to improve their English to the level required by their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programme.