Visual Arts Courses and Certifications

Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

116 reviews

This course introduces the basic elements and trendsthat define sustainability practices in Architecture today. Itfollows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

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

The Architectural Imagination

15 reviews

Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Global History of Architecture

10 reviews

Learn about humanity’s rich architectural history on this journey around the globe – from 100,000 BCE to ca. 1,600 CE.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Roman Architecture

11 reviews

Roman Architecture is a course for people who love to travel and want to discover the power of architecture to shape politics, society, and culture.

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

Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

11 reviews

Esplora le opere dei grandi maestri del Novecento, interpretando l'evoluzione dell'architettura contemporanea e il suo impatto sulla vita quotidiana attraverso spazi innovativi.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Making Science and Engineering Pictures: A Practical Guide to Presenting Your Work

Learn from an award-winning master photographer how to create stunning images of science and engineering.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

6 reviews

Explore digital photography fundamentals, camera types, settings, and creative techniques. Learn to make informed choices and capture compelling images using various devices and accessories.

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

Age of Cathedrals

475 ratings at Coursera

Explore Gothic cathedrals' architecture, art, and cultural impact in medieval Europe. Discover innovations in design, engineering, and spiritual symbolism that shaped Western civilization.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Camera Control

1816 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)

The Museum of Modern Art

Seeing Through Photographs

5 reviews

Explore photography's diverse roles in visual culture, examining 100 MoMA photos and gaining insights into artistic expression, documentation, storytelling, and communication through expert perspectives.

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

Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

1257 ratings at Coursera

Explore design elements, composition principles, and post-production techniques for digital photography. Learn professional-level skills in Adobe Lightroom and smartphone photo editing apps.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

1109 ratings at Coursera

Explore photography content, ambient and controlled lighting techniques, and methods for sharing your work. Gain skills to enhance your creative vision and produce impactful images.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photography Capstone Project

547 ratings at Coursera

Develop a meaningful photography project with 10 well-formed images, sharing progress and receiving feedback from peers to refine your artistic vision and technical skills.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating a Digital Cultural Heritage Community

3 reviews

Learn how to create a community for digital cultural heritage through innovative practices for user engagement.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Models in Architecture – design through physical & digital models

Learn to develop your architectural designs by using scale models as well as Virtual Reality representations.

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