Art Direction Courses and Certifications

Designing Breakthrough Advertisements: Basics to Begin

Master the art of creating impactful advertisements through effective headlines, scripts, layouts, typefaces, and visuals to engage potential customers and maximize your marketing investment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Singular Vision (Ways of Seeing) (Live Online)

42 ratings at CourseHorse

In a world flooded with images, a singular vision makes a photograph stand out.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• $55.00

Midjourney Advanced Prompt Guide: Master AI Art Prompts

Master advanced Midjourney prompting techniques to create stunning AI art with precision, exploring composition, complex scenes, and structured prompt engineering methods.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creatively Fearless: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Your Spark

Discover how to overcome creative burnout and reignite your artistic spark through guided reflection, sensory exploration, and building a personalized Creative Compass for lasting inspiration.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GDC

Art Direction for AAA UI

Learn techniques for creating consistent and engaging UI art in AAA games, exploring relevant theory and best practices from DICE LA's Omer Younas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Art Direction Bootcamp - Building a Creative Future with Artificial Intelligence

Explore AI's potential in art production: content creation, runtime applications, and creative partnership. Gain insights on leveraging AI for innovative artistic workflows and enhanced creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Mozilla Hacks

Real Art Direction on the Web

Explore innovative web layout techniques using Flexbox, Grid, Shapes, and more. Learn to create unique designs that leverage graphic design principles for impactful web pages.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cert Prep: Unity Certified Associate Game Developer Animation and Cinematics

54 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Bring characters and objects to life with Unity. Learn how to work with the game engine’s animation features as you prepare for the Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Logo Design

Learn to avoid pitfalls, improve your design process, respond to demanding clients, and solve the creative problems that are involved in building a brand's identity.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Responsive Images Course (How To)

65-minute HTML course: Using the new source-set and sizes attributes, and the new picture element, it's possible to create images that behave bette...

• Treehouse
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Art of Rebranding

Explore the impact of logos and branding on identities, from corporate rebranding to personal symbols. Discover how these visual elements shape our lives and influence perceptions in various contexts.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

The Art of FAITH - Horror at 192x160 Pixels

Explore the artistic decisions behind FAITH's unique 192x160 pixel horror aesthetic. Learn how limitations can foster creativity and enhance atmospheric storytelling in game design.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

A No-Nonsense Approach to Designing Horizon Zero Dawn's Robot Dinosaurs

Explore the visual design process behind Horizon Zero Dawn's iconic robotic dinosaurs in this insightful talk by Guerrilla Games' art director.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Void Bastards' Art Style Origin Story

Explore the influences and evolution of Void Bastards' unique art style, from concept to final product, in this insightful breakdown by Blue Manchu's Ben Lee.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

The Art of Firewatch

Explore the artistic challenges of transforming 2D graphics into an immersive 3D world in Firewatch, as discussed by Campo Santo's Jane Ng at GDC 2015.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk