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$April 1, 2026CG

Introduction to Maya 1001

In this course, we’ll introduce you to Autodesk Maya, so you are confident using the application as you progress into different aspects of the 3D pipeline.

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$April 1, 2026Others

Introduction to Landscape Drawing

In this crash course, veteran New Masters Academy instructor Steve Huston will overview the principles of landscape drawing.

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$April 1, 2026CG

Cinematic Matte Painting Techniques

This workshop is designed for artists with a basic understanding of Photoshop, Nuke, and Blender, as well as for those who already have the technical skills but want to elevate their work to a cinema…

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$April 1, 2026CG

Practical Lighting for Production

Explore the complete process of lighting and compositing a shot to match a movie reference, using industry-standard software, Maya, Arnold, and Nuke. This intermediate-level workshop, led by Graham C…

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$April 1, 2026CG

CG and VFX Overview 1001

This on-demand foundation level course will give you an overview of the different stages of a CG and VFX production pipeline, and outline what artists and technicians do at each stage in today’s glob…

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$April 1, 2026Others

Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design

Explore the fascinating world of furniture design and learn how to create your own chair in this online course. Join renowned designers Catharina Lorenz and Steffen Kaz, the creative minds behind Lor…

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$April 1, 2026Others

Building and Launching a brand

Explore the world of branding and learn how to build a strong brand identity with the online course “Crafting Memorable Brands” led by Adam Katz. In this course, you will delve into the art of brand…

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$April 1, 2026Graphic Design

Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite

Step into the captivating world of architectural illustration with pencil and graphite alongside Chris Henton, a talented Scottish illustrator, and learn to create precise and detailed drawings of bu…

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$March 31, 2026Graphic Design

Art Direction: Generating Memorable Ideas

In this online course, Émilie will guide you through her creative process and teach you how to translate complex stories and abstract concepts into visually stunning and memorable images. Drawing ins…

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$March 31, 2026Graphic Design

Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding

In this course, Linus breaks down the art direction profession into a tried and tested step-by-step method, encourages you to find your own conclusions, and leads the way for you to create your own p…

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$March 31, 2026Frontend (Others)

Three.js and Game Development

From small, high-perf sites to full-scale 3D experiences — learn how to build anything. These courses go deeper than most, and they’ve helped students land their dream roles—even in game studios.

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$March 31, 2026AI

Claude Code for Professional Developers

Build and deploy production-grade apps with AI — no vibe coding

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$March 30, 2026Others

Wes McDowell – The Profitable Website Launchpad

Finally, create & launch the website that consistently drives traffic, converts leads, & boosts sales

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$March 30, 2026Graphic Design

From Workflow to Production: A Complete Guide to Anime Creation

Animation director Shingo Yamashita has been involved with many popular anime series, including Naruto: Shippuden and the opening of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1. In this class, he shares his 15-year-plus…

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$March 30, 2026Others

Rucheli Berry – Design Build Scale

Easy Bite-Sized Lessons that walk you through exactly what your online business needs, including WHAT systems are essential and HOW to easily set them up!

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$March 30, 2026Graphic Design

Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process

Effective logo design is all about visually communicating a brand’s message to their audience. When a logo comes to represent all of the feelings that a brand embodies, that logo becomes timeless. Th…

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$March 30, 2026Others

Presenting yourself as a designer

Learn to make the presentation of your work win you new clients and raise the prices. Discover why the quality of your presentation is just as important as the work itself. Find out the key aspects t…

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$March 30, 2026UI/UX

From Poster to Screen: Designing Editorial Based Websites

We will highlight the importance of editorial design when you are creating a killer digital project. You will get to know the foundations of design, how to apply this knowledge and how to break the r…

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$March 30, 2026Others

Essentials of Freelancing

An online course for coders, creatives & coaches who are ready to start their business as a work-from-home freelancer this year, providing a better life for your family, or giving you the opportunity…

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$March 30, 2026UI/UX

Creative Web Design

Learn how to apply your own creative style to designs and create projects that will attract your audience emotionally with Olga, the creative director of Vintage Web Production and a member of Awwwar…

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