130 Short courses in Visual Arts in England, United Kingdom

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.

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.

Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. International Open Academy's Watercolor Painting course gives you all the tips and tricks you need to get over that fear, feel inspired, and finally put your brush to the canvas.

This Photographic Portfolio course from Warnborough College is not focused on improving the photos you take; rather it focuses on your ability to select appropriate photos for a purpose, and to then present those photos in an appropriate way.

The Assessing Vocational Achievement is a highly sought-after qualification for individuals interested in becoming qualified assessors or enhancing their existing assessment skills. London School of Planning and Management's offers the Certificate Assessing Vocational Achievement programme. 

This Pottery Intermediate course offered by Brighton Metropolitan College is for anyone with a keen interest in pottery.

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.

During this Conceptual Fashion Styling course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) we will explore the elements of fashion styling and putting together a unique fashion story, working in small groups.

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.

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.

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.

Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are powerful post-production tools used by photographers and editors to elevate images. On this Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Photographers - An Introduction course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll master using them.

This advanced Acting and Creating Theatre (Stage 2) course at the Arts University Bournemouth has been designed to challenge students who already possess some experience in acting and performance or may have already completed our ‘Acting for Beginners and Improvers’ short course.

This highly creative Sketching and Watercolour - An Introduction (Stage 1) course at the Arts University Bournemouth offers you a hands-on approach to the world of sketching and watercolour.

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 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.

As photography has become digitally dominated there has been an increasing number of artists and designers looking back in history in search of a more engaging form of final output. This Alternative Photographic Processes course is offered at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

Using simple forms to break down complex information, on this Anatomical Drawing for Intermediate course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will explore in depth the relationships between the skeleton and the major muscle groups, and ways of applying such knowledge to create convincing and expressive figure drawings.

This Developing Your Creativity course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will give tools that will help you learn how to broaden your scope for ideas and develop your creativity. Through practical exercises you will explore different directions, unlock your imagination and expand your horizons.