Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Sensing Place: Photography as Inquiry

Explore urban landscapes through photography, developing observational skills and visual storytelling techniques to inform design and planning processes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dynamic Leadership: Using Improvisation in Business

Enhance leadership skills through improvisation techniques, applying spontaneous creativity to business scenarios for improved decision-making and adaptability.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes

Develop landscape-integrated architectural designs through site analysis, climate considerations, and conceptual drawings and models.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Production of Space: Art, Architecture and Urbanism in Dialogue

Explore space through art, architecture, and urban contexts, developing your own interpretation and examining creative possibilities in various settings.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Studio Seminar in Public Art

Explore public art concepts, from monuments to interventions, and develop a personal imaginary museum project. Engage with contemporary artists and create public space installations.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Interrogative Design Workshop

Explore democratic expression through design and art, examining the concept of "fearless speaking" in public spaces and its relevance in today's restricted environment.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

User Experience: Research & Prototyping

903 ratings at Coursera

Learn user experience design through research, ideation, synthesis, and prototyping techniques. Gain practical skills to understand user needs, generate ideas, analyze data, and create effective prototypes for meaningful design solutions.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Computing

816 ratings at Coursera

Explore social computing's impact on online collaboration, learn strategies for successful digital communities, and discover how technology enhances human connection beyond face-to-face interactions.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Interaction Design Capstone Project

159 ratings at Coursera

Redesign an interface, service, or product through a comprehensive process from needfinding to visual design, resulting in a polished capstone project for your design portfolio.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

758 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft a compelling TV or web series pilot script through hands-on writing exercises, peer feedback, and structured guidance. Develop your unique concept into a polished, pitch-ready screenplay and series bible.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Imagemaking

2878 ratings at Coursera

Explore imagemaking techniques, expand visual vocabulary, and learn to create compositions, culminating in designing an image-based book. Experiment fearlessly and focus on hands-on practice.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Open Design

Learn to create equitable, accessible products and experiences using Open Design principles. Explore four mindsets: understand, create, evaluate, and share, to make meaningful community impact through inclusive, transparent, and collaborative processes.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

3D Printing Hardware

107 ratings at Coursera

Explore desktop 3D printing hardware, from history to operation. Learn to use, repair, and upgrade printers, understand materials, and create objects. Gain practical skills for successful 3D printing.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Camera Control

1820 ratings at Coursera

Gain mastery over camera controls, exploring exposure modes, light metering, ISO settings, lens options, shutter speeds, and depth of field principles to enhance your photography skills.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

5 reviews

Explore acoustics, electronics, and their application to musical sound and electronic instruments. Learn about sound waves, circuits, resonance, amplifiers, and speaker design.

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