Design & Arts
Design & Arts
Learn to create from creatives.
Design user-focused websites that delight. Create impact through brand strategy. Think with your hands and paint. Capture a story through photography.
Then turn your passion into a career.
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Design your dream career with us.
Whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience, UCLA Extension offers courses to sharpen your skills and prepare you for greater levels of success. (And yes, we even have courses you can take just for fun.)
From user experience to photography, studio arts to art history, our courses are taught by experienced professionals who have successful creative careers of their own.
Design & Arts
Courses
ART X 440.21
Photoshop for Photographers
Designed for beginning photographers, this course provides an introduction to digital workflow using Photoshop.
ART X 440.22
Lighting I
Gain an understanding of how to use natural and artificial lighting to enhance your subject.
ART X 450.10
Abstract Painting
Through a series of studio-based creative projects, complete at least three works and expand your ability to create a respond to abstract art.
ART X 450.37
Photography Portfolio Workshop
Through a series of creative assignments, get personalized guidance and feedback on building a cohesive photography portfolio.
ART X 482.14
Mentorship: Visual Arts
Work one-on-one with an instructor who guides your development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, competition, freelance assignment, or other advanced goal.
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