Art & Design Courses and Certifications

The Museum of Modern Art

Modern Art & Ideas

5 reviews

Explore modern art through themes like identity, everyday objects, and society. Gain insights from artists and engage in discussions to deepen your understanding of contemporary artistic expression.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Otis College of Art and Design

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

12 reviews

Explore avant-garde art movements in 19th-century France, from Realism to Post-Impressionism. Examine stylistic innovations, new subjects, and evolving roles of artists that shaped modern visual culture.

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

Gamification

58 reviews

Learn to apply game design principles to non-game contexts, exploring motivation, psychology, and effective implementation strategies for business and social impact challenges.

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

• Best of All Time

Max MSP Programming Course: Structuring Interactive Software for Digital Arts

69 reviews

Explore interactive software for digital arts using Max MSP. Learn sound synthesis, video processing, algorithmic composition, and cross-modal mappings. Develop programming skills for creative projects.

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

• Best of All Time

Graphic Design

3324 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create professional-looking visual content using design principles and best practices. Develop skills to craft compelling PowerPoints, reports, and presentations that attract audiences and communicate effectively.

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

Healing with the Arts

6 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)

Introduction to Classical Music

25 reviews

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas.

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

• Best of All Time

The Museum of Modern Art Microcredential

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Explore modern and contemporary art through MoMA's popular courses, gaining insights into artistic ideas, photography, contemporary art, and fashion design from experts and creators.

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

Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry

42 reviews

The fundamentals of circular fashion unraveled, learn about circularity in all steps of the fashion value chain. From new textile materials and circular design all the way to business modelling.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

22 reviews

Explore fundamental principles of graphic design through hands-on exercises in imagemaking, typography, composition, color, and shape. Develop practical skills for visual communication and creative expression.

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

Guitar for Beginners

22 reviews

Learn guitar basics, including instrument parts, tuning, technique, music theory, scales, chords, and songs. Develop foundational skills for acoustic or electric guitar playing through practical lessons and exercises.

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

Ableton Live Course: Sound Production for Musicians and Artists

47 reviews

Hands-on production, mixing, and sound design with Ableton Live. Learn audio fundamentals, gain staging, effects processing, sequencing, virtual instruments, and advanced techniques for creating professional-quality music and soundscapes.

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

• Best of All Time

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 reviews

Explore songwriting techniques to express ideas and emotions effectively. Learn about prosody, develop your message, and create engaging lyrics and melodies. Suitable for beginners and experienced songwriters.

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

• Best of All Time

Justin Brown - Primal Video

CapCut Video Editing Tutorial - Complete Guide

65 reviews

Comprehensive guide to video editing with CapCut app. Learn essential techniques from project creation to exporting, including effects, transitions, audio adjustment, and color grading.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Banaras Hindu University;  CEC

.ANIMATIONs

821 reviews

Explore animation production pipeline techniques for film, TV, advertising, web, and games. Develop creative, technical, and analytical skills for a career in design engineering, VFX, and animation.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time