Design & Arts
Design & Arts
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.
Programs
Design Communication Arts
Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.
Photography
Get a solid foundation in the technical and visual aspects of digital photography. Learn image capture, editing, composition, lighting basics and more from experienced professionals.
User Experience
Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.
Courses
Abstract Painting
Advanced Ikebana
Advanced Painting
Advanced Typography
Advertising Design
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Information Sessions
Architecture & Interior Design Open House
Learn how our Interior Design Certificate program can prepare you for an exciting career in interior design and help you reach your personal and…
The Pre-Medical and General Sciences Certificate Virtual Open House
Learn how our program can help you achieve your pre-health goals in this informative, interactive session that includes an opportunity for general…
Horticulture & Gardening Information Session
Horticultural Therapy Course Series Information and Q&A
