Creative · All levels
Understand modern art and start creating your own digital work
Recorded video lessons with practical tasks that take you from the basics of contemporary art to your first digital graphics and painting projects.
- 20 recorded video lessons
- Practical task in every module
- Teacher feedback on your work
- 14-day refund policy
Learning what school never taught you
Many adults feel they missed something at school. Art lessons were short, old-fashioned and mostly about copying. Then you walk into a gallery, see a performance or a media installation, and realise you have no idea how to read what is in front of you.
This programme exists for exactly that gap. It treats contemporary art as a living field with its own vocabulary, methods and tools, and it assumes you are an intelligent adult who is simply new to it. You do not need to spend years in an art college to start making sense of it.
The course also has a practical side. Alongside the ideas, you work with the basics of digital graphics and painting, so you are not only watching and reading but also making something yourself.
Whether you work in a creative profession and want to widen your range, or you have never studied art and simply want to try something new, the lessons start from the fundamentals and build step by step.
What you will be able to do
- Explain what performance art is
You will recognise its forms and understand why artists choose it.
- Tell postmodern, metamodern and culture 3.0 apart
You will use these terms with confidence instead of guessing.
- Describe how art objects and media installations are made
From the idea through to the finished work.
- Read science art and future-oriented projects
You will see how artists work with technology and research.
- Use the basics of digital graphics
You will complete first exercises in a digital workflow.
- Apply the basics of painting
You will practise composition, colour and expression.
- Build a small portfolio piece
You will finish the course with a project you made yourself.
- Talk about art with more confidence
You will be able to discuss what you see and give reasons for your opinion.
- 5
- modules
- 20
- video lessons
- 5
- practical tasks
- 1
- final project
A programme built around making, not just watching
Art is easy to admire and hard to understand from the outside. The lessons therefore keep returning to one question: how was this made, and why? Understanding the decisions behind a work is the quickest way to start making decisions of your own.
Each module pairs a short block of ideas with a task. The ideas give you the language and the context. The task gives you a chance to try them on your own material, at your own speed, without anyone watching over your shoulder.
You do not need a studio or expensive equipment. A computer or tablet, a few basic art supplies and some curiosity are enough to follow the practical work.
How the course works
The lessons are recorded, so you can watch them whenever it suits you and replay any part as many times as you like. This works well for people who combine learning with a job, studies or family life.
Each lesson includes a practical task. You complete it and attach the result to your answer in the lesson. The tasks matter: finishing one is what unlocks the next lesson, so you move forward with real work behind you rather than just clicking through videos.
If something is unclear, you can ask the teacher in the comments under the lesson. Submitted tasks are reviewed, and you receive comments on what to improve. The programme also includes webinars with the teacher, where projects are discussed live.
The programme
Five modules take you from the language of contemporary art to your own finished piece.
1Module 1 — Reading contemporary artThe key ideas and vocabulary of modern art.4 lessons
- What performance is and how to watch it
- Pastiche, postmodern and metamodern explained
- Culture 3.0 and what it means for artists
- How to look at a work and describe it
2Module 2 — Art, science and the futureHow artists work with technology and research.4 lessons
- What science art is
- Working with the future as a theme
- How art objects are made
- How media installations are built
3Module 3 — Digital graphics basicsYour first steps in a digital workflow.4 lessons
- Raster and vector images in plain terms
- Composition and colour on screen
- Building an image in layers
- Preparing a digital piece for sharing
4Module 4 — Painting basicsFundamentals of painting and expression.4 lessons
- Materials and a simple set-up
- Colour mixing and harmony
- Composition and focus
- From sketch to finished painting
5Module 5 — Your own projectCombine what you have learned into one piece.4 lessons
- Finding an idea and gathering references
- Planning the work step by step
- Making the piece and refining it
- Presenting your project and next steps
What you get
- Recorded video lessons
Twenty lessons you can replay as often as you wish.
- Practical tasks
One in each lesson, designed to be done at home.
- Teacher feedback
Comments on your submitted work and what to improve.
- Questions in the comments
Ask the teacher directly under any lesson.
- Live webinars
Project reviews with the teacher during the programme.
- A finished project
A piece you can show to others.
- Learn anywhere
All you need is an internet connection.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- You are curious about contemporary art but have never studied it
- You work in a creative field and want to widen your skills
- You have creative ideas and want a structured way to develop them
- You are a student looking for a new direction
- You want to try something creative and bright in your free time
Probably not a fit if…
- You are looking for an intensive professional art degree replacement
- You want personal one-to-one coaching rather than self-paced lessons
- You expect guaranteed income or a job from a single course
- You are not willing to complete practical tasks
After the course
When you finish, a gallery visit or an exhibition review will look different. You will know the terms, recognise the techniques and be able to say why a piece works or does not.
You will also have made things yourself: digital studies, a few paintings and one finished project. These are modest but real steps, and they give you something concrete to build on.
Many learners use this as a first step before choosing a more focused direction, such as digital art, design or creative project work. The course helps you find out what you enjoy before you commit more time to it.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need per week?
It depends on your pace. Plan a few hours per week for watching lessons and completing tasks. Because the lessons are recorded, you can speed up or slow down as your schedule allows.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. The course starts from the basics and is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who already work in creative fields.
How does access work after payment?
Once your payment is confirmed, you receive access to the lessons on your account and can begin straight away.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not what you expected.
What format are the lessons in?
Recorded video lessons, each with a practical task. You attach your result to your answer and receive comments from the teacher.
Does the material stay available?
Yes. The lessons remain on your account, so you can return to them whenever you like.
Can I ask questions during the course?
Yes. Leave a question in the comments under any lesson and the teacher will reply.
What equipment do I need?
A computer or tablet, an internet connection and a few simple art supplies for the painting tasks.
Start exploring contemporary art
Order the course today and begin with the first lesson.