Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Otis College of Art and Design

The Modern Genius: Art and Culture in the 19th Century

12 reviews

This Art History course investigates the role of the French avant-garde in developing and showcasing new modern forms and approaches to art and visual culture in the 19th century. The material addresses the most critical issues of modernity from Realism…

• Kadenze
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Write Your First Song

166 reviews

Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Banaras Hindu University;  CEC

. ANIMATIONs

811 reviews

In this course we explore animation across a variety of platforms including film, television, advertising, web, motion capture and game design. This course will provide the opportunity for students to develop their transferable employability and professi…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• 14th Jan, 2024
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Intentional Public Disruptions: Art, Responsibility, and Pedagogy, Fall 2017

Explore global water crisis and social responsibility through art and pedagogy with MIT's 3-4 hour program, led by visiting artist B. Stephen Carpenter II.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Graphic Design

3134 ratings at Coursera

Learn practical graphic design skills with the University of Colorado Boulder's 4-week course. Create professional PowerPoints, reports, and presentations using best practices and sophisticated tools.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

431 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of art, gender, and sexuality in this 9-week course from the University of Melbourne. Learn to analyze paintings through a gendered lens and understand key gender-related art theories.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Florida

Healing with the Arts

5 reviews

Through art projects—including visual arts, dance, writing, and music—along with spiritual practices and guided imagery, Healing With the Arts gives you the tools to heal what you need to heal in your life: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Museum of Modern Art

Modern Art & Ideas

5 reviews

Explore modern and contemporary art with The Museum of Modern Art's 5-week course. Learn about art's relation to identity, society, and everyday objects through videos, interviews, and readings.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

2444 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history of Western graphic design with this 4-week course from the California Institute of the Arts. Gain insights into design evolution, analyze contemporary design issues, and understand the relationship between words and pictures in design.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IE Business School;  IE School of Architecture & Design

Making Architecture

1312 ratings at Coursera

Explore the mind of an architect with IE Business School's 4-week course. Learn design inspiration, technical aspects of architecture, and create a scaled site model.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

655 ratings at Coursera

Learn the Cycle management theory for arts and cultural organizations in this 6-week course by University of Maryland. Gain skills in artistic planning, marketing, and income reinvestment.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Museum of Modern Art Microcredential

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Explore modern and contemporary art and design with this 30-week course from The Museum of Modern Art. Learn about art history, photography, contemporary art, and fashion design. No prior knowledge required.

• Coursera
• 30 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Design in Healthcare: Using Patient Journey Mapping

Learn about the Patient Journey Mapping method for innovative product and service design in healthcare.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Trinity College

Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation

Learn the chemistry behind the visual arts, and how an understanding of art’s material properties helps preserve our cultural heritage.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Music, Art, Society, and Self

This course will provide a chance for you to explore yourself and your experiences with music and art. It is based on your own point of view and the environment around you. You'll learn about yourself and how music and art influence you while while obser…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)