Visual Arts Core Skills provide the perfect entry point for new and returning artists. Explore essential principles of art, learn how visual culture shapes meaning and practice techniques for creating strong 2D compositions.

These courses are designed for anyone looking to tap into their artistic potential.

Drawing is a foundation of visual art, design and professional creative practice. In these courses, you’ll build basic to intermediate skills and gain confidence with various sketching and mark-making tools. Explore traditional techniques like charcoal and collage alongside contemporary drawing approaches.

Whether starting an illustration or design practice, refreshing your basics or strengthening existing skills, these courses will help you grow your drawing practice.

Our illustration courses teach how to translate ideas, stories and project briefs into compelling visuals. Explore compositional and creative techniques for commercial work, picture books and graphic novels while balancing your style with industry standards.

These courses are ideal for building a professional illustration practice, expanding a portfolio or incorporating illustration into a creative project.

Grow your painting practice through courses that balance foundational skills with experimental approaches. Start with the basics — mixing paints and learning application techniques — then explore acrylic, oil and watercolour. Along the way, you’ll engage with contemporary painters, practices and ideas while developing your own style.

These courses welcome both beginners and those returning to painting.

Photography courses help you master both digital and film techniques. Learn about studio lighting, composition and editing tools such as Adobe Lightroom while experimenting with traditional and contemporary approaches.

Build a portfolio that reflects diverse styles and applications, whether you’re documenting artwork or developing a personal practice.

Explore hands-on printmaking practices that blend traditional craft with contemporary approaches. Learn foundational techniques such as etching, relief and screenprinting while experimenting with materials, colour and layered imagery. Courses introduce essential tools, studio processes and safe practices, supporting you as you develop personal visual language through print.

These courses welcome beginners as well as those looking to expand an existing studio practice.

Build a deeper understanding of art and design through courses that connect historical movements, cultural contexts and critical ideas. Explore topics such as art history, colour theory, visual culture and gallery education to strengthen both analytical and creative skills. You’ll engage with works, texts and case studies that illuminate how artists think, make and influence the world.

These courses are ideal for anyone seeking to broaden their knowledge, enrich their practice or support academic and professional goals.

These courses introduce the foundations of a design practice. Learn about contexts, processes and techniques that support success in communication, spatial, product or UX design.

Whether you’re starting fresh or adding design to your skill set, Design Core Skills courses provide an accessible entry point for learners from all backgrounds.

Industrial design courses combine problem solving, hands-on modelling, and technical skill-building. Learn the tools of technical drafting and product rendering while exploring how design shapes the objects we use every day.

Visual Communication Design courses introduce the fundamentals of graphic design and branding. Learn typography, layout, colour and composition while building skills in industry-standard software.

Through hands-on projects, develop eye-catching, effective designs and strengthen your problem-solving and design thinking abilities.

UX/UI courses show you how to design digital experiences that are clear, usable and engaging. Learn contemporary design practices that blend aesthetics, psychology and technology, from visual literacy and accessibility to prototyping and interface design.

Build the skills to create effective, human-centred user experiences.

Web and app design courses focus on creating digital interfaces that are responsive, interactive and engaging. Learn the fundamentals of website and mobile app design, from building a portfolio site to prototyping a new product. Gain practical skills to design and maintain digital experiences.

Animation blends art and technology to bring ideas to life. In these courses, you’ll explore the principles of movement, character design and storytelling while working with industry-standard tools.

From hand-drawn techniques to 3D graphics, animation courses help you develop the skills to create dynamic visual experiences.

Game development courses combine art, storytelling and programming to create immersive interactive worlds. Learn core skills in design, 3D modelling and animation while working with platforms like Unity.

Build and test your own games, and turn your passion for play into a creative practice.

Story and character courses explore how to create immersive narratives. Develop your own concepts, characters and worlds through collaborative, practice-based projects.

From writing to drawing and modelling, you’ll gain fundamental skills to bring stories to life and capture the imagination of your audience.

Visual Effects courses teach the tools and techniques behind film, television, and gaming effects. Learn compositing, 3D modelling, tracking and animation with software like Houdini and After Effects. Gain the skills to create convincing, imaginative visuals and expand your opportunities in media production.

Develop skills in filmmaking, videography and digital editing through courses that balance technical fundamentals with creative exploration. Learn storytelling and post-production techniques while working with industry-standard tools. Whether you’re filming short pieces, creating effects or refining editing workflows, you’ll gain confidence in producing compelling video work.

These courses suit beginners, emerging creators and those integrating video into broader creative practices.

Software essentials courses introduce the digital tools that form the backbone of contemporary creative work. Learn how to navigate interfaces, explore applications and build confidence in industry-standard software.

Led by practicing artists and designers, these courses help you integrate digital skills into your practice from day one.

Creative Coding courses show you how to use programming as a tool for making. Explore how code can generate interactive projects, from websites and generative art to animations and games.

You’ll gain the skills to integrate programming into your creative practice and build projects that are both technical and artistic.

Professional practice courses are guided by industry experts to help you move your career forward. Learn how to prepare portfolios, write grant or residency applications, manage contracts and invoices or plan for a business or collective. Build the tools and confidence to sustain and grow your creative practice.

Strengthen your ability to teach in art and design contexts through workshops focused on practical strategies, inclusive approaches and reflective practice. Learn how to structure lessons, facilitate creative exploration and support learners of all backgrounds. Courses introduce core principles of pedagogy alongside tools for planning, assessment and classroom engagement.

These courses are designed for new and emerging instructors, established educators, teaching artists and anyone looking to develop confidence in leading creative learning environments.