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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: Family
Based in the Scottish National Gallery, this course looks at the theme of the family in art, through the lens of different artists and different...
In person (Off 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: Autumn
Explore Holyrood Park through seasonal journeys, blending science and creativity to observe, record, and respond to landscape, ecology, and...
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: Creative Risks
Explore contemporary art and design through hands-on experimentation, embracing accidents, playful risk-taking, and creative discovery.
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)
Watercolours for Beginners
Discover the potential of watercolours through exploration of colour, texture and technique, building confidence from the first brushstroke.
In person (On Campus)
Writing A Short Play
Turn your ideas into stage-ready drama as you learn structure, dialogue, character and craft while writing a short play.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Children’s Fiction: Step 1
An introduction to the art and craft of writing children’s fiction, covering the structure of stories and character development.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Children's Fiction: Step 2
Develop your children’s fiction project, refine your craft and editing skills, and prepare your work for agents and publishers.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Creative Non-fiction
Develop a unique voice, craft strong openings and identify ways to make factual storytelling compelling.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Drama for Radio and Podcasts
Explore the captivating world of drama through an introduction to the nuances of writing for an auditory audience and gain skills required to...
In person (On Campus)
Writing for Film and Television: Step 1
Dive into the world of screenwriting with this practical course which will guide you from the initial spark of an idea to the final draft of a...
In person (On Campus)
Writing for Publication: Freelance Journalism (Online)
Take a deep dive into freelance journalism, learn how to write for print and digital media, and get practical advice on making your work...
Online (Fixed Schedule)