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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


  • 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

  • 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

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Social Studies, European History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, European History, Mathematics Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    579 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • X

    Xbox

    Designing with GenAI and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, AI powered creativity, Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Responsible AI, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Design Strategies, Design Research, Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Prompt Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    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

  • 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

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    533 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
  • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery: Skillshare
  • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
  • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners: Skillshare
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Designing with GenAI and Capstone Project: Xbox
  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art

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