Art & Design Courses and Certifications

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

How to Write Your First Song

168 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

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

1 review

Explore public disruptions, art, and social responsibility through seminars and workshops. Gain new perspectives on access, privilege, and the global water crisis while engaging in difficult conversations and conceptual explorations.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Graphic Design

3238 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)

Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

432 ratings at Coursera

Explore art through a gendered lens, examining how sexuality and gender roles influence the creation, interpretation, and display of paintings across different cultures and time periods.

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

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

Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

2475 ratings at Coursera

Explore key periods in Western design history, tracing its evolution from instrumental practice to a creative field. Gain insights into design thinking and visual culture analysis.

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

IE Business School;  IE School of Architecture & Design

Making Architecture

1361 ratings at Coursera

Gain unique insights into architectural thinking, from creative mindset to technical aspects. Learn to analyze designs, create spaces, and develop compelling stories behind your projects.

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

The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

673 ratings at Coursera

Learn a management theory for thriving arts organizations. Discover how bold programming, strategic marketing, and supporter cultivation can create a cycle of success and growth in cultural institutions.

• 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 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

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)

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)

The Museum of Modern Art

Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

476 ratings at Coursera

Explore art through themes, connecting curriculum to students' experiences. Develop skills to teach art using accessible topics like identity, everyday objects, and society.

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