3D Design, Animation and Artificial Intelligence
3D designers and animators are in high demand in the creative industries. You can start your journey with one of these hands-on courses.
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Overview
On a short course at AUB, you’ll learn in a friendly, and encouraging environment where there’s no right or wrong way to be creative, and uniqueness is celebrated.
Welcome to AUB's adult learning and short courses
Our range of 50+ creative short courses use AUB’s industry-standard software, studios and equipment, and our tutors are industry professionals and experts in their respective fields, so you’ll be learning from the best.
These courses are suitable for anyone aged 18 and over, catering to all abilities. With a wide variety of subject areas, there’s something for everyone. For regular updates, sign up to our monthly newsletter.
Acting, Performance and Dance
Our acting and dance courses show you what it takes to turn natural talent into a career and make dreams of performing on stage or film a reality.
Art, Design, Drawing and Painting
There’s no right or wrong on our art, design and drawing courses, with freedom and experimentation are at the forefront of what you’ll create.
Business, Marketing and e-Content Creation
Brand identity and innovative marketing sit at the core of any successful business. On these courses, you’ll explore the different processes involved in bringing great ideas to life.
Creative Writing
Whether you’re aiming to explore a subject you’re passionate about, tell sublime narratives through dramatic world building, bring your truth to speak out loud at an open mic, or write the next Netflix hit – there’s a space for everyone on our creative writing courses.
Design and Printing
No matter where your passions lie – from experimental, bold pattern-making, textile design with fabrics and materials or becoming a confident screenprinter – our design and printing courses offer a hands-on experience with this unique medium.
Fashion, Textiles and Accessories
Our fashion, textiles and accessories courses cover a wide range of skill sets, from learning basic, practical skills such as stitching and pattern making to advanced industry-focused techniques.
Filmmaking and Post-production
Film is the art of telling stories and capturing the raw, human experience through moving image. On our filmmaking and post-production courses, you’ll discover how.
Graphic Design, Illustration and Visual Communication
Whether you’re passionate about typography, vibrant visuals or the intricacies of product design, you can dive headfirst into this ever-evolving industry on these courses.
Interior and Architectural Design
Plan, design and create innovate spaces with our interior and architectural design courses. Master the technical aspects of this field and bring your plans and designs to life.
Jewellery
On our jewellery short courses, you’ll learn how to master specialist equipment and work with unique materials such as metal clay, wirework and silver to create your own stunning jewellery pieces.
Make-up
On these practice-based short courses, you’ll develop make-up application techniques and styles at the highest possible standard in our award-winning on-campus studios.
Photography
Discover what drives your passion for photography, how you document moments and why. On these short courses, you’ll learn essential techniques to snap those perfect initial shots and edit them creatively.
Publishing and Design
Find inspiration with our selection of publishing and design short courses. No matter where your passion lies, you’ll learn essential, unique skills, and harness some of the most widely used Adobe applications.