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Introduction to Printmaking: Woodcut, Etching and Aquatinting
Build confidence in the fundamental processes of printmaking through hands-on exploration of woodcut, etching and aquatint techniques.
In person (On Campus)
Introduction to Sculpture
A hands-on introduction to contemporary sculpture, exploring materials, techniques, and ideas to develop personal sculptural projects.
In person (On Campus)
Jewellery Making: Beyond the Basics
Learn basic jewellery making techniques and the art of researching and developing design ideas. Use your skills to make your own unique piece....
In person (On Campus)
Jewellery Making: Metal Forming
Take your jewellery-making skills to the next level by exploring press forming, fold forming, and raising techniques and creating a sculptural or...
In person (On Campus)
Jewellery Making: Wire
Discover how to design and make your own sculptural and wearable wire jewellery using a range of techniques and materials.
In person (On Campus)
Kickstart Your Writing
Explore the common challenges writers face such as fear, perfectionism, and creative blocks and discover practical ways to overcome them....
In person (On Campus)
Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael: Masters of the High Renaissance
This course will study the life and work of three of the most inspired creators in the history of art: Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael
In person (On Campus)
Looking at Paintings: Stories, Lives and Landscapes at the Scottish National Gallery
Explore a curated selection of Scottish and European paintings in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery, focusing on three broad...
In person (Off Campus)
Low-tech Printmaking
Discover low-tech printmaking using sustainable materials like Tetra Pak, gel plates and image transfer, building hands-on skills and eco-aware...
In person (On Campus)
Meaningful Evaluation in Arts, Culture and Health
Rethink evaluation in arts, culture and health through creative and participatory approaches.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Miniature Sculpture
Explore the practice of contemporary sculpture and transform everyday materials into unique small-scale creations.
In person (On Campus)
Preparing a Portfolio for Art School
Create a portfolio for art and design degree entry. Build skills, refine techniques, and develop your creative voice through studio projects.
In person (On Campus)
Short Story Writing
Gain the tools required to turn fleeting ideas into memorable short stories. Explore the art of short story writing through consideration of...
In person (On Campus)
Street Photography
Explore Edinburgh through the lens of street photography, learning to capture candid moments and refine your images in Adobe Photoshop.
In person (On Campus)
The Art and Science of Cyanotypes
Explore the cyanotype process where chemistry meets creativity, using light, materials, and experimentation to create striking photographic...
In person (On Campus)
The Art of Sixteenth Century Venice
Explore Renaissance Venice through Titian, Bellini, Giorgione and others, and discover one of art history’s most dazzling eras.
In person (On Campus)
The History and Culture of Colour
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.
In person (Off Campus)
The Magic of Movies: How Cinema Works
Explore how art and technology shaped has shaped film—from colour and cameras to sound and special effects—in a journey through cinema...
In person (On Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Identity
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that explore the theme of identity in art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Love
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that tell us about the theme of love in art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Masterpieces
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to take a close look at the range of art on display, considering style, influences and broader...
In person (Off Campus)
Tracing Time Through Holyrood Park: Spring
Explore Holyrood Park through seasonal journeys, blending science and creativity to observe, record, and respond to landscape, ecology, and...
In person (Off Campus)
Understanding Abstract Art
Develop an appreciation of ‘abstract’ visual language in painting and sculpture by considering topics such as Fauvism, Cubism and...
In person (On Campus)
Visual Communication: Process Over Product
Explore hands-on experimental methods in design, photography, 3D, sound, and print, building creative confidence through play and discovery.
In person (On Campus)