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73 Online Short courses in Visual Arts

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).

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).

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.
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.
Make Creativity Your Career - Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side Project
Unlock the unique creative career you’ve always imagined! Join creative star Andy J. Pizza as he leads you on a “creative side quest” to articulate your creative goals and craft a simple strategy for achieving them with the Make Creativity Your Career - Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side Project course offered by the Skillshare platform.
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.
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.
Introduction to Imagemaking
The Introduction to Imagemaking course offered by Coursera in partnership with Calarts is for serious makers, and for students new to imagemaking.
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.
Visual Elements of User Interface Design
This design-centric Visual Elements of User Interface Design course offered by Coursera in partnership with Calarts examines the broad question of what an interface is and what role a designer plays in creating a user interface.
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.
Watercolor Painting
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.
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.
Mobile Filmmaking with iPhone
You will learn about the best equipment to use, the basics of iMovie video editing, shortcuts and techniques, how to add green screen, text, and graphics, editing audio for your videos, and so much more. International Open Academy offers the Mobile Filmmaking with iPhone programme.
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.
Certificate Assessing Vocational Achievement
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.
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.
Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
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.
Healing with the Arts
This Healing with the Arts course is offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Florida.