150 Short courses in Visual Arts in Europe

Pre-university - Design
The Pre-university - Design programme from The University of Edinburgh will introduce participants to the creative potential of design and equip them with the tools required to develop an expressive personal portfolio. Students will engage in the creative process by exploring design thinking and acquiring practical image-making and research skills.

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing - UK
Do you have a keen eye for detail and are you looking for a career that lets you channel your creativity? Take the next step in your professional development with the Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing - UK course from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK.

History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions
The History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions explores selected key moments in European art from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on how artworks were produced, circulated, and interpreted within specific urban, political, and cultural contexts. It investigates pivotal episodes that illuminate broader issues of mobility, identity, and canon formation.

Restoring Medieval and Renaissance Paintings
Enrich your knowledge in Italian Medieval and Renaissances art by a combination of theorical lessons, practical workshops and museum visits with this Restoring Medieval and Renaissance Paintings programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED).

Pictures of Youth - an introduction to children’s visual culture
This Pictures of Youth - an introduction to children’s visual culture course from University of York will help you explore visual culture for children and young people including, picture books, comics, film, television and drama.

Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century
The Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century course at Freie Universität Berlin will introduce Berlin’s outstanding art collections, with their wide range of masterpieces from late medieval times to the present day.

Reflective Art in Practice
These Reflective Art in Practice courses at the University of Southampton examine the theory and practice behind a range of art movements.
Academic Foundation Year - Italian Creativity & Design
The Academic Foundation in Italian Creativity & Design is designed for international and national students that are interested to obtain a First Level Academic Diploma but do not reach the minimum requirements, such as 12 years of schooling or previous knowledge about the creative and artistic sectors.
Art of Illustration
On this practical Art of Illustration course at the Arts University Bournemouth you’ll receive a comprehensive introduction to the world of illustration, from brief to concept to final artwork, with the aim of developing your personal style of image making.
Typography (Online)
Develop your typographic expertise in an open and experimental online environment with this short course in Typography (Online) offered by Royal College of Art, under the expert guidance of Adrian Shaughnessy and other tutors.
Curating Contemporary Art
Join the Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and gain an understanding of professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world - acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.
Fashion London
Gain a better understand of the unique energy of contemporary fashion in London and how the city can be a source of inspiration for design with this Fashion London at the University of the Arts London (UAL).
Children's Book Illustration
In this Children's Book Illustration course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will explore a variety of techniques used to create images for picture books.
Contemporary Art And Curatorship - From Documenta To The Biennale
University of Kassel's Contemporary Art And Curatorship - From Documenta To The Biennale will offer two distinct but interconnected 2-week modules that together will investigate the history, management principles and strategies of the two art institutions documenta and La Biennale di Venezia.
Photographers' London
Photographers' London at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a photography course for people who may be new to photography or new to London.
Set Design for Film and Television
This Set Design for Film and Television course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is aimed at beginners who would like to gain knowledge of the processes involved when designing for a production and learn more about the careers available in the art department of films or television.
Curating from Art to Design and Beyond
This Curating from Art to Design and Beyond course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is for students who are looking to enhance their engagement with and understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and theory.
Introduction to Approaches in History of Art
The Introduction to Approaches in History of Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will take us on a journey through the National Gallery, taking advantage of this extraordinarily rich collection.
Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art
Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an engaging introduction to the process of creating graphic novel-style sequential art Course topics will include story development, storyboarding, page layout design, inking, lettering and colouring.
Experimental Film
Experimental Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a practical course covering moving image and sound. It has been designed for artists and designers who want to integrate creative filmmaking into exhibitions and installations.