197 Short courses in Visual Arts

Understand how video can expand and enhance your organisation’s communications and develop practical skills for your productions with Low-Budget Video Production - Visual Communication for Small Charities at The Open University delivered through FutureLearn.

During the Photographing People course at Warnborough College you will learn to set up a photo session, organize a studio, create different types of effects, and composition of photos. 

This Interior Design - An Introduction course from the Arts University Bournemouth is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain an understanding and appreciation of interior design and offers you the chance to experience a variety of topics through a series of practical projects.

Looking to develop your unique illustration style, but don't know where to start? Multidisciplinary artist Laci Jordan has you covered in the Digital Illustration for All - Discover, Cultivate and Share Your Unique Personal Style course offered by the Skillshare platform.

join an intimate group of artists in Venice for a transformational week dedicated to refining your Master Offer—the cornerstone that connects your Signature Story and your Vision for where your work is headed next, all with this Contemporary Art - Venice Biennale Artist Programme at the European Cultural Academy.

Play and discover colour through observation and the imagination each Tuesday evening over a period of 10 weeks. KLC School of Design offers the Exploring Colour programme.

Learn how to produce stunning multi-coloured designs and become a confident screenprinter in no time on this comprehensive The Art of Screenprinting course at the Arts University Bournemouth.

Boston University offers the Introduction to Art in Europe and the United States from the Renaissance to Post- Modernism programme.

This highly practical Sketching and Watercolour - Expanding Skills (Stage 2) course at the Arts University Bournemouth gives you the chance to master the art of watercolour painting and develop your confidence to continue painting long after the course has ended.

Discover and sketch London's many fantastic markets, from the popular spots to the city's hidden gems. Savour the sights and local sounds and the lure of the bargain hunter with this Sketching London Markets course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This short and focused Understanding Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will survey the contemporary art world, and trace a history of contemporary art which will help you make sense of its increasingly challenging and innovative works.

Launch your creative business with this Business Start Up For Creatives course at the University of the Arts London (UAL). Learn essential business skills tailored for creative professionals.

Learn how to edit films and videos with Adobe Premiere Pro on this Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing for Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This Art, Ethics and Social Change course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will give you a critical overview of the role of art, artists and art institutions in challenging and shaping the beliefs of our society as well as ethical considerations in art.

On this highly practical Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting (Stage 2) course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you'll learn the essential skills needed to create your own clothes with confidence.

Join Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and through lectures, seminars, tutorials and gallery visits, familiarise yourself with key concepts and historical transformations underpinning 20th Century art production and reception.

Learn trend forecasting, from the history of trends to spotting key looks, all with this Fashion Trend Forecasting course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This introductory Silkscreen Printing course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) takes both the complete beginner and those with some previous experience through a series of taught techniques, from the fundamental paper stencil to the more sophisticated full-colour digital and photographic screen prints.

This Hand Knitting for Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a fun introduction to hand knitting, with an emphasis on developing an experimental approach to your knitting.

This Blockchain Art and NFTs short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will provide an introduction to blockchain in the context of visual arts, design, and fashion.