Public Art Courses and Certifications

Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

环境雕塑设计

掌握环境雕塑设计理论与技能，学习材料、造型、结构、色彩、灯光知识，了解其在城市规划中的功能，培养创意思维和实践能力。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

公共艺术项目创作

掌握公共艺术项目从规划到实施的完整流程，通过西安城市艺术季、乌镇戏剧节等实际案例分析，培养空间设计、材料运用和团队协作能力，为毕业创作奠定基础。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

98 ratings at Coursera

Explore the power of art in addressing social justice and gender equality, focusing on women's work erasure. Learn to critique art history, develop creative projects, and examine real-world examples of socially conscious art.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Art of Public Speaking

132 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn how to prepare, craft, and deliver a great speech with this unique course that explores the principles of public speaking by examining the greatest speeches from history.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Intentional Public Disruptions: Art, Responsibility, and Pedagogy, Fall 2017

3 reviews

Explore public disruptions, art, and social responsibility through seminars and workshops. Gain new perspectives on access, privilege, and the global water crisis while engaging in difficult conversations and conceptual explorations.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creative Time Microcredential

Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

338 ratings at Coursera

Explore contemporary art across diverse contexts, from visual and sound art to public interventions and activism, with artist Pedro Lasch and field experts. Gain insights applicable to both personal interest and professional development.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Duke;  Creative Time

ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

152 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of art and activism through lectures, guest presentations, and optional projects. Examine social movements, cultural practices, and embodied knowledge in contemporary art.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Duke;  Berlin University of the Arts

Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

77 ratings at Coursera

Explore sound as art through experimentation, composition, and analysis. Discover diverse musical traditions and acoustic phenomena in everyday life, guided by expert artists and scholars.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sculpture - My Way of Expressing Love for the World

艺术家乔迁分享雕塑创作理念，探讨如何通过雕塑表达对世界的热爱和理解。他将瞬间凝固为永恒，展现生命意义和艺术价值，启发观众思考人生和艺术的关系。

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

The Role of Ethics in Political Art - Changing Political Discussions Through Artistic Integration

Explore the intersection of ethics and political art with Tania Bruguera, examining art's role in shaping political discourse and integrating into everyday life, particularly in Cuba and beyond.

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

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

1 review

Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SXSW

Addressing the Statue - Museums, Monuments, & Race

Explore the complex issues surrounding public monuments, racial representation, and cultural institutions' roles in addressing controversial historical legacies and fostering meaningful dialogue.

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

The Aspen Institute

Jeff Koons - Capturing America's Imagination Through Art

Renowned artist Jeff Koons discusses his journey, creative process, and impact on American pop culture with Michael Eisner, exploring how he transforms everyday objects into captivating art and democratizes access through public displays.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Case for Art as Civic Glue

Explore how arts can bridge social divides and strengthen communities, featuring insights from leaders in philanthropy, government, and cultural initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How to Beautify a City - Integrating Nature and Art in Urban Landscapes

Exploring innovative urban landscape design, this talk examines how ecology and horticulture are reshaping cities, reconnecting people with nature, and enhancing public spaces through art and beauty.

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