Visual Arts Courses and Certifications

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

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)

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)

Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

5 reviews

Explore strategic brand management in fashion and luxury, balancing tradition with innovation. Learn about business models, product development, communication, and retail strategies from industry experts.

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

High Tech High

How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

5 reviews

Create an original four-page minicomic from concept to completion, learning essential techniques in scripting, thumbnailing, penciling, lettering, and inking along the way.

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

The Museum of Modern Art

Fashion as Design

5 reviews

Explore global fashion through iconic garments, examining their history, cultural significance, and impact. Gain insights from designers and experts on the evolution and future of clothing.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

1 review

Master photography from smartphone to DSLR, covering exposure, composition, and creative techniques. Develop practical skills and artistic vision through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Warhol

5 reviews

An introduction to the life and work of Andy Warhol, one of the world’s most famous artists, through exploration of five thematic framings of his life and career: celebrity, sex, money, death and time.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pixel Art for Video Games

249 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create pixel art for video games, covering props, environments, characters, and animation. Gain practical skills and artistic principles for game asset creation in Unity.

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

Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

241 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write a complete feature-length screenplay through a structured process, peer feedback, and hands-on practice. Develop your idea from concept to final draft, mastering industry-standard formatting and storytelling techniques.

• Coursera
• 3 days 21 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Your Film off the Ground

50 ratings at Coursera

Explore film funding, marketing, and audience-building strategies. Learn grant writing, website development, social media best practices, crowdfunding, and investor outreach for successful film projects.

• Coursera
• 1 day 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Olympic Games and the Media

159 ratings at Coursera

Explora la relación entre los Juegos Olímpicos y los medios, abarcando producción televisiva, redes sociales, marketing y gestión de derechos. Analiza el impacto cultural y comunicativo de este mega evento deportivo.

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

Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

Explore geek culture, fandom dynamics, and their impact on identity. Analyze comic books, superheroes, and toxic fan behavior while developing critical thinking and self-reflection skills.

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

Space is Everywhere

Explore space's influence on culture through journalism, music, art, movies, and literature. Discover how space inspires creativity and shapes our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)