164 Short courses in Visual Arts in Europe

Learn the methods of contemporary art direction and how to visually communicate creative solutions and concepts through intelligent use of narrative components such as image, colour, mood and pace. This Design for Art Direction course is offered at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This Multimedia Storytelling online short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will develop your understanding of multimedia storytelling. You will analyse and critique case studies, research, create, write and art direct content for digital media, posters, magazines, TV and radio.

Illustrating non-visual languages can be challenging. This Illustration - From Brief to Concept course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will introduce you to effective and powerful ways to respond conceptually to real-world briefs based on expressive writing, songs, sound and performance.

UCL's Life Painting (Summer School Short Course) two-week course on life painting has been structured to give you the space and conditions in which to explore the formal challenges related to painting. These include drawing, composition, tone and temperature.

The Portfolio Preparation course of the University of the Arts London (UAL) will encourage you to develop an approach to constructing a body of art work that will extend your thinking and practice, enabling you to apply for further education courses with confidence.

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.

Tallinn University Summer School, in cooperation with the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM) offers an inspiring Short Film course on practical film-making.

A practice-led online introduction to the Contemporary Art Summer School (Online) at Royal College of Art, structured around the development of your own self-motivated individual project with the expert guidance of Despina Zacharopoulou.

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.

Performing Arts Practice (Acting) at Cardiff and Vale College is a Level 3 programme that develops acting, performance, improvisation and creative collaboration skills for careers in theatre, film and television.

The Introduction to Video Projection Mapping programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama aimed at beginners will give you a unique opportunity to learn and develop the necessary skills to prepare and project video onto a 3D structure. 

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.

Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) at Cardiff and Vale College develops practical, creative and technical skills for further study or employment in film, television and media production.

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.

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).

The Art and Design qualification at Cambridge Regional College is made up of different units related to the art and design sector.

This Digital Graphic Design - An Introduction course at the Arts University Bournemouth is ideal for anyone looking to learn and develop their skills in digital design or simply study the effective use of visual design within communication.

Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful tool used by filmmakers and editors, to combine video, audio and still images. On this Film Editing using Adobe Premiere Pro course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll master it.

This 3D Modelmaking - An Introduction course at the Arts University Bournemouth offers a hands-on introduction to the creative and technical world of professional modelmaking. You’ll gain valuable insight into the processes, materials, and specialist techniques used to create detailed models, architectural structures, landscapes, and sculptural forms.

University College London (UCL)'s Colour in Practice - Understanding Colour (Summer School Short Course) two-week course will help you better understand the many aspects of colour and develop colour skills within your own artistic practice.