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Consolidate and build upon existing analogue photography skills to create high-quality, professional prints.

Embark on a journey through Scotland's rich history – from early Christianity to the Industrial Revolution, and the modern world - and see how it...

An introduction to the main ways art historians study art. Compare artworks, learn about the materials used and explore the time periods and...

Examine the complexities of 20th-century art by focusing on the aims and methods of a selection of artists including Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse,...

Discover the expressive potential of charcoal and chalk while building confidence in drawing and composition.

Create engaging videos for online courses by learning the skills to plan, film and edit educational media. 

A hands-on course exploring the creative potential of artists’ books through printmaking, mixed media, and contemporary practice.

Develop creative ideas through the moving image by learning the basic techniques of digital animation.

A hands-on introduction to digital photography. Learn how to manually and automatically control camera settings to create and edit compelling...

Develop a unique visual language as you are guided through a hands-on exploration of graphic design.

Discover how to tell compelling stories through illustration - from initial sketches to final artwork - in this hands-on introductory course.

Learn basic jewellery making techniques and the art of researching and developing design ideas. Use the skills you have learnt to make your own...

Explore a variety of drawing techniques by working directly from a life model. Capture the human figure in line and be supported to convey it...

Explore the practice of contemporary sculpture and transform everyday materials into unique small-scale creations.

Work from still-life arrangements, a life model and your own collection of visual ideas to explore the basics of painting. Learn to use tone,...

A practical course for those looking to prepare strong, well-presented portfolios for art and design degree applications, with expert guidance on...

Build a compelling Art and Design college entry portfolio and take the next step in your creative journey.

Learn the essential skills necessary to produce printed images in a printmaking studio. Explore Relief and Intaglio techniques like linocut,...

Examine the artistic and cultural developments of late medieval Italy, focusing on the work of Giotto and his contemporaries.

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...