Art Explora Academy vs Drawspace

Art Explora Academy is a free online platform for learning about art history and checking knowledge through quizzes. Its catalogue contains 11 thematic courses, each taking less than an hour, and the service is available on web, Android and iOS. A free account is required to access all content. Each course ends with a 12-question quiz, and at least 10 correct answers are needed to validate it. Completing all 11 courses leads to a certificate validated by Sorbonne University, though downloading or sharing the certificate requires a donation of at least €5. Learners can also explore videos, articles and podcasts in the media library. The platform includes progress tracking and offline access, and the maker’s site announces a mobile app. The Impressionist Adventure course was made in partnership with the Musée d’Orsay. Art Explora says it will not sell, rent, exchange or give away personal information; its privacy policy says site data is hosted and processed exclusively in France and that SSL secures exchanges with the site.

Drawspace provides online drawing lessons and printable curriculum for learners of all ages and skill levels. Its library contains more than 500 lessons organized by topic, with downloadable and printable materials rated for reading ease and grade level. Learners can browse lessons independently or take structured Drawspace Courses with weekly assignments. The site says its lessons are used in thousands of classrooms and formatted for classroom environments. Lessons are authored by artists and educators. About 15% of the site's content is free: Free access includes over 50 lessons, followed by three additional free lessons each month after registration. The Member plan costs $9.50 a month and provides 15 lessons immediately, then 10 more each month, with unused credits saved. A one-time 20.00 USD Lesson Credits purchase covers 10 lessons. Unlimited Member costs $149 a year and offers access to all lessons and books in digital and printable formats. Drawspace is a web service launched in 2001.