I am basically looking for online art classes for a stateless artist. A close friend of mine currently lives in Azerbaijan and has a very unusual refugee situation.. she has no nationality, no official papers, and cannot legally enroll in schools or universities.She is genuinely talented in traditional hand drawing but nothing like 3D or digital-heavy.. she also spends most of her days unable to move forward due to her situation.I live in France and can financially help her a bit, but I can’t help administratively. I’d like to offer her something meaningful like online art courses that deliver a serious certificate (not necessarily a state diploma, but something credible in the professional art world).Are there drawing programs that are respected by professionals?What kind of certificates actually matter in illustration ?From a pro perspective, what would be most useful for someone in her situation? What kind of tools I can offer her if I can't offer her real classes that could make her feel she has a future?I’m not looking for scams or fake diplomas just something useful for an artist with no access to formal education.Thanks in advance
>>7857381Diplomas and certificates don't matter at all. What matters is your work. If you would post her work I could give better advice as to courses.
>>7857381I'm sure there are quite a few uncredited courses that are fairly good and respected.One that comes to mind, that I assume is likely is no longer running, is Don Bluth's online course. So surely there are courses that are respected despite their lack of accreditation.Since we're talking about traditional art, doesn't proko have some courses one that? I believe there's a course called artists masters, or drawing academy (or some such) as well - and while people here dunk on them, I believe they are fairly well respected institutions?Anyway, ultimately they don't really need to do these courses if their art is already good - the person above is right, it's only their portfolio that really matters.A course completion certificate is only a piece of paper in the end, regardless of accreditation.
thank you for both of your answers I might exaggerate things from my perspective but here is an example for you guys to judge it accurately it's something she did by hand as for classes I just would like her to feel llike she improves something at the end... an online class that actually is good would be good too I guesscertification sounds too much for now with her situation but still
>>7857427Anon... she's at the level where free youtube videos would help her...Getting good at art isn't about how much money you pay or how much credentials you get.
I think you're sweet for trying to help her find a way out of her refugee status, but I don't think this would be way to do that. I asked chatgpt if your country has any programs that can help her, turns out many European countries offer programs that can help her. Yours specifically:France Refugee Education Programs (Diplomas & Certificates)1. DU Passerelle – University Bridge Diplomas1-year programs for refugees/asylum seekers.Focus: French (FLE) + academic prep.Outcome: Diplôme Universitaire (DU), helps enter Bachelor’s programs.Examples:Paris-Saclay, Paris 8, Paris Dauphine, INALCO, Lyon 3, Aix-Marseille, Le Mans.2. Professional Certificate – Sciences Po Paris2-year program combining French, social sciences, professional skills.Outcome: Bac+2 diploma, prepares for work or further study.3. UNIV’R – Master’s PathwaysHelps refugees access Master’s programs with scholarships.Covers tuition, living costs, and accommodation.Notes:Most require some French (A2/B1).Free or subsidized for refugees.Many programs include academic & social support.Anyways, I think you'd be better off asking somewhere else as the way you're approaching this is with good intentions but misguided in my opinion.
