CalArts courses can help you learn animation techniques, character design, visual storytelling, and sound design. You can build skills in digital painting, 3D modeling, and scriptwriting, enhancing your ability to create compelling narratives. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and Final Cut Pro, that support executing your creative vision and bringing your projects to life.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Peer Review, Storytelling, Music, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Image Quality, AI Workflows, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Knowledge of Apple Software, Graphics Software, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Timelines, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Style Guides, Oral Expression, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Curriculum Planning, Game Design, Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Service Design, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Creativity, Visual Storytelling, Digital Design, Meditation & Breathwork, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks