Design & Arts Courses & Certificates | UCLA Extension

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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.

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Design & Arts

Courses

User Experience Portfolio Development

This course supports development of an online portfolio to get noticed by potential employers and land job interviews.

User Experience Research

Learn key concepts in user experience evaluation to better meet the needs of clients, colleagues and end-users. This course teaches research methodology and how to design, field and report on findings.

User Interface (UI) Design

An introduction to visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and how to make user experience-driven design choices.

UX and Design Career Series

Instructors in the Design Communication Arts and User Experience programs provide an inside look into careers in the design world.

UX and Design Communication Arts Virtual Open House

Join us for a free information session about the Design Communication Arts, User Experience and Visual Arts Programs.

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