<p>Introduction to Imagemaking is a Coursera course from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), taught by Gail Swanlund. It is a making-focused course: learners experiment with materials and techniques, build a visual vocabulary, and produce an image-based book as a capstone.</p><ul><li>Four modules – experimentation with images and media, developing a visual vocabulary, composing spreads, and designing a book</li><li>Approximately 2 weeks at 10 hours per week; fully self-paced with a flexible schedule</li><li>Beginner level – no prior experience required; learners are expected to spend real studio time on hands-on work</li><li>Course materials, assignments and the Certificate need a paid enrolment (the Certificate experience, or Coursera Plus); eligible learners may start with a Free Trial, and financial aid is available</li><li>Part of the CalArts Graphic Design Specialization</li></ul><p>Learners enrol directly on the Coursera course page; new cohorts start on a rolling basis.</p>