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Field Overview

Arts & Design
You’re a creator. You’ve always wanted to be an artist, and it’s time to make that goal a reality. Whether you spend your time animating colorful characters or thinking about how much better a website could look if you got your hands on it, a concentration in Art Design will help you turn your passion for dynamic visuals into a career. With focused art and design courses, you could master the specifics of digital platforms or learn the tools and techniques needed to design an interior space where people can’t wait to live and work. Maybe you’re still wondering which design course is best to help you reach your career goals. Design courses are focused on improving your skills and building your unique artistic point of view. From navigating your first encounter with image technology to launching a vibrant campaign, our online design tutorials will prepare you for success. You’ll receive the training you need to succeed as an artist in a competitive field. And this learning opportunity is flexible—designed to fit within your busy lifestyle. Create with confidence.

Available Courses
Select from various self-paced online courses to aid in advancement in this exciting field that encompasses such a broad range of abilities and talents stretching across multiple career fields.

Range of Courses
Courses are available below for those new to the field looking for skill development as well as those who are advanced and pursuing deeper career training. Regardless of your educational level or career experience, find whatever course is right for you, and let us know if we can help!

Creative Skills

  • Imagination
  • Artistic Vision
  • Innovative Thinking

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with Design Software
  • Proficiency Adobe Creative Suite
  • Drawing
  • Modeling
  • Animation

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail

Growth in this Field
Demand for professions in art and design is expected to grow, with opportunities for roles ranging from entry-level designers to creative directors.

Work Environment
Careers can be found in advertising, film, journalism, and various industries requiring creative design and content.

Skill Development

FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORIES

Career Training

ADVANCED CATEGORIES

New & Custom

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Let us know what you are looking for. The Center for Professional Development creates and customizes online training videos, and we are also interested in discovering what is needed, so we can prioritize it as we determine which videos to create! Together, we shape what’s next!

POPULAR ART & DESIGN COURSES

Covers essential concepts and skills, from space planning and material selection to color theory and lighting design. Learn to create functional and aesthetically pleasing residential design plans while considering sustainability and accessibility. Understand the role of a professional interior designer and be ready to enhance any space.
Self-paced | 6 Weeks Access | 24 Course Hrs
This course focuses on design for marketing and business—creating logos, advertisements, communications, and more. You'll learn Photoshop and Illustrator while gaining fundamental technical and aesthetic skills.
Self-paced | 12 Months | 360 Course Hours