197 Short courses in Visual Arts

This Modern Art and Ideas course offered by Coursera in partnership with The Museum of Modern Art is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art.

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.

Develop essential tools for working as a cinematographer. The Cinematography program at UCLA Extension will provide a thorough understanding of current cinematography and camera techniques.

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.

Explore Art and Ideas of Our Time. Develop a deeper understanding of artists’ and designers’ processes, and gain confidence in looking at and talking about art. This Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with The Museum of Modern Art.

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.

This Healing with the Arts course is offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Florida.

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.

Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design in the Design Communication Arts certificate from UCLA Extension. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

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.

Boston University offers the Arts Engagement as Active Hope - Attuning, Reflecting, and Writing Our Way Towards a Sustainable Future programme.