While The Museum of Modern Art is based in New York City, Modern Art & Ideas features a range of artists from across the globe, not just those based in the United States. You’ll encounter cross-cultural dialogue that contextualizes modern visual culture on a global scale.

What materials you use and how you engage with the optional creative prompts is up to you! Most prompts can be completed using paper, a pencil or pen, and a phone’s camera.

The modular structure of this course allows you to pause, skip, or deep-dive into specific topics during busy weeks. Precise recommendations for a learning schedule can be found on the course page.

The discussion forums are active! You’ll find they are a great place to reflect on course topics, peer-to-peer. 

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.