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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Editing, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Requirements Analysis, Typography, Computer Graphic Techniques, Document Management, 3D Modeling, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software

    Mixed · 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

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Imagemaking

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Storytelling, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Digital Publishing, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Design Reviews, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    342 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Adobe Premiere, Editing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Interaction Architect: Dynamic Prototyping in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Logo Design, Motion Graphics, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Research, Storytelling, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Wireframing, Design Software, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Habit Formation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Creative Design, Design Software, Constructive Feedback, Apple software proficiency

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space: California Institute of the Arts
  • Get Started with Procreate Dreams: Animation for Everyone: Skillshare
  • Interaction Architect: Dynamic Prototyping in Sketch: Coursera
  • Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: Fundamentals: Skillshare
  • Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch: Coursera

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