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195 Short courses in Visual Arts

Beauty Therapy and Make Up
Are you a people person? Want to help others look and feel their best? Turn your passion into a successful career with the online Beauty Therapy and Make Up course from International Career Institute (ICI).

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing
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 course from International Career Institute (ICI).

Floristry
If you have a keen eye for detail and a creative flair, then why not take advantage of your natural skill set with a career in floristry? You can be a key part in your customers’ celebrations, helping them to make their special occasions truly memorable. The Floristry programme from International Career Institute (ICI).

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.

Art and Design Foundations
Unleash your creative spirit in this introduction to art, digital arts, photography, graphic design, typography and communications on the Art and Design Foundations Certificate (Program #270) from Mohawk College.

Arts
The Arts offers those who hold a bachelor's degree in a major in an unrelated area the opportunity to study arts in-depth at the University of Canterbury.

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).

Arts
The Arts programme at University of Canterbury is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.

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.

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.

Apocalypse Now - Representations and Concepts in Western Art
The Apocalypse Now - Representations and Concepts in Western Art course from UCL Summer School ill present an overview of some of the original apocalyptic tales, and the work of key artists of Western apocalyptic fiction, art, and architecture.

Art and Architecture in London
The Art and Architecture in London course from UCL Summer School is an interdisciplinary module that explores the relationship between art and architecture through visits to London’s famous museums, art galleries, public artworks and iconic architecture.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illustrating for Books
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.
Exploring Illustration
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.