Art, Design & Music
Explore our Art, Design and Music Courses.
Explore our range of Art, Design and Music courses below. For More information on learning remotely, visit our Learning Remotely FAQ pages.
Courses marked as (credit) are open to everyone. As a credit student, you will matriculate as a student at the University of Edinburgh as part of the registration process for these courses. For more information, please visit the Studying for Credit pages.
Click on the subject area below to explore available courses in Term 3.
All of our Art and Design Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3.
Introduction to Digital Animation (Online)
Tues, 13 April (19:00-20:15) 10 weeks *Credit*
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Online)
Wed, 14 April (19:00-20:15) 5 weeks
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (Online)
Wed, 19 May (19:00-20:15) 5 weeks
All of our Art and Design Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3.
Abstract Painting: Representation to Abstraction (Online)
Thurs, 15 April (10:00-11:15) 10 weeks *Credit*
Creating Images (Online)
Wed, 14 April (14:00-15:15) 10 weeks *Credit*
Contemporary Watercolours: Exploring Possibilities (Online)
Wed, 14 April (13:30-14:45) 10 weeks *Credit*
The Dynamics of Landscape: Movement and Change (Online)
Mon, 12 April (13:30-14:45) 10 weeks *Credit*
Foundation Drawing (Online)
Tues, 13 April (10:00-11:15) 10 weeks *Credit*
Introduction to Drawing with Chalks and Charcoals (Online)
Mon, 12 April (11:00-12:15) 5 weeks
Introduction to Drawing with Ink and Wash (Online)
Mon, 17 May (11:00-12:15) 5 weeks
All of our Art and Design Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3.
Introduction to Digital Photography (Online)
Fri, 16 April (09:30-10:45) 10 weeks *Credit*
Smartphone Photography (Online)
Sat, 17 April (10:00-11:30) 3 weeks
All of our Art and Design Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3.
Introduction to Bookbinding (Online)
Tues, 13 April (19:00-21:00) 6 weeks
Low Tech Printmaking: Monotype (Online)
Wed, 05 May (19:00-21:00) 3 weeks
Low Tech Printmaking: Relief (Online)
Wed, 26 May (19:00-21:00) 3 weeks
All of our Art and Design Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3.
Introduction to Graphic Design (Online)
Wed, 14 April (19:00-20:15) 10 weeks *Credit*
Introduction to the Graphic Novel and Comic Book Art (Online)
Mon, 12 April (18:00-19:15) 10 weeks
Introduction to Illustration (Online)
Tues, 13 April (18:30-19:45) 10 weeks *Credit*
Filmmaking: Screenwriting and Pre-Production (Online)
Wed, 12 May (13:30-15:30) 5 weeks
Please note, our Music Courses will be taught remotely in Term 3, using the University of Edinburgh's online learning platform, Collaborate.
The Blues (Online)
Tue, 13 April (11:10-13:00) 10 weeks
The World of Opera (Online)
Fri, 16 April (14:00-16:00) 10 weeks
Information for current Art & Design students
Art & Design Student Handbook
This handbook is designed to provide specific information supporting your studies to supplement general Short Courses information.
Mentoring and Coaching Programmes
The Mentoring and Coaching Programmes, within the Centre for Open Learning, draw upon the knowledge and expertise of professional practitioners and educators within in Art & Design at the University of Edinburgh.
The programmes connect you with a Mentor or Coach to allow you the space and time to engage in a focused discussion about your practice through a one-to-one meeting. Choosing to work with a Mentor or Coach can reinvigorate an artist, enabling you to navigate any challenges and plan a creative pathway to achieve your goals. No matter what stage you are at, either just starting out in the Arts, a recent graduate or professional artists, we can offer support, tailored to your individual needs.
Mentoring and Coaching Programmes
Important Information
For enquiries about the content of the courses in this subject area, please contact Head of Arts, Oliver Reed - Oliver.Reed@ed.ac.uk
For all general enquiries, please contact us at COL@ed.ac.uk.