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CalArts Courses

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.


Popular CalArts Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Peer Review, Storytelling, Music, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide

    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

  • A

    Adobe

    Creative Gradients and Color Effects

    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

  • S

    Skillshare

    Get Started with Procreate Dreams: Animation for Everyone

    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

  • S

    Skillshare

    Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery

    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

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with 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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development

    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

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular calarts courses

  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
  • Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico: California Institute of the Arts
  • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide: Skillshare
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Get Started with Procreate Dreams: Animation for Everyone: Skillshare
  • Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery: Skillshare
  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts

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