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133 Short courses in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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.

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.

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.
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.
The Graphic Novel: visual storytelling (Online)
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.
Complete Graphic Design (SEG Award - Level 2 Certificate)
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.
Abstraction
In this Abstraction course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), we will open up the possibilities of drawing, paint manipulation, colour and collage, forging your own language within the context of abstraction.
Photographic Lighting
This Photographic Lighting course from Warnborough College will develop your understanding of light in photography and how to use different lighting equipment and techniques to achieve desired effects in a final image.
Photographic Portfolio
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.
Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1)
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.
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.
Visual Identity
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.