<p>California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) publishes its introductory art and design courses on Coursera, covering graphic design, game design art and concepts, music theory, branding, and freelancing for creative professionals. Most of these courses can be audited for free, giving self-learners access to video lectures and readings at their own pace.</p><ul><li>Multiple individual courses and multi-course Specializations, including the Graphic Design Specialization and Game Design: Art and Concepts</li><li>Open to anyone with a Coursera account; no art background required</li><li>Free audit unlocks course videos and readings; graded assignments and the shareable Coursera certificate require a paid enrolment</li><li>Self-paced — most courses take 4–6 weeks at a few hours per week</li><li>Delivered fully online by CalArts faculty</li></ul><p>Browse the CalArts catalogue on Coursera, open any course, and select "Audit" at the enrolment prompt to start for free.</p>