164 Short courses in Visual Arts in Europe

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.

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. 

This Global Gap Year unique programme from European School of Economics allows you to study, travel, and discover yourself within the framework of an international, multi-campus institution with centres London, Madrid, Milan, Florence, Rome, Paris and Genoa.

These Reflective Art in Practice courses at the University of Southampton examine the theory and practice behind a range of art movements.

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.

Whether you are a complete beginner to acting or an enthusiastic amateur, this practical Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1) workshop from the Arts University Bournemouth will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills, giving you the confidence to act as a believable character in any medium.

This Complete Graphic Design (SEG Award - Level 2 Certificate) course at the Arts University Bournemouth gives you the opportunity to develop sound graphic design skills and earn an accredited Level 2 qualification from Skills Education Group.

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.

Unleash your imagination and master new methods of self-expression via visual storytelling, live online under the expert guidance of RCA tutor Professor Andrzej Klimowski with this short course in The Graphic Novel: visual storytelling (Online) at Royal College of Art.

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.

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).

Our Modern Art Theory through Practice Short Course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is designed to provide a particular line of inquiry for anyone interested in contemporary art through combining critical theory, practice and a day visiting galleries.

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.

This Exploring Illustration course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) takes a broad view of illustration for those who have an interest in the subject, or who wish to improve and develop established ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Illustrating for Books short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an introduction to how to create visuals for non-fiction, children's and travel books. You'll practice a range of professional methods to creating your own character designs, storyboards, and illustrations.

This Visual Identity online short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will look at the core ideas surrounding visual identity. You will explore how visual elements like form, color and imagery tell a brands unique story. You will gain confidence in your work and develop creative ideas.