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

Banaras Hindu University;  CEC

ANIMATIONs

812 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

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

3248 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

2479 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

1363 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

674 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

The Museum of Modern Art

Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

477 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)

Duke;  Creative Time

ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

143 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of art and activism through lectures, guest presentations, and optional projects. Examine social movements, cultural practices, and embodied knowledge in contemporary art.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Vanderbilt University;  National Arts Strategies

Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

63 ratings at Coursera

Empowering arts and culture leaders to foster innovation by analyzing constraints, managing stakeholders, creating a risk-taking culture, and developing customer focus for successful implementation of new ideas.

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