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Art courses can help you learn techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital design. You can build skills in color theory, composition, and visual storytelling, along with understanding art history and contemporary practices. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and traditional media, showing how these skills come together in creating compelling artwork.


Popular Art Courses and Certifications


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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
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    Michigan State University

    Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Personal Attributes, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Respiration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Become a Journalist: Report the News!

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Writing

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    Berklee

    Guitar for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Coordination

    4.8
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    National Taiwan University

    東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Personal Development, Writing, Mindfulness, Art History, Ancient History

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Berklee

    Music Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Music, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Team Management, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
  • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
  • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
  • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School

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