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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Content Creation, Storytelling, Research, Data Collection, Peer Review, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Videography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storyboarding, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Research, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Editing, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Music, Animations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Music History, Typography, Storytelling, Multimedia, Art History, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Liberal Arts, International Relations, World History, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Berklee

      How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Intellectual Property, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Compensation Strategy, Price Negotiation, Registration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Collaboration, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Design Strategies, Data Collection, Ideation, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Creativity, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Community Development, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Program Evaluation, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Community Development, Interactive Learning, Higher Education, Creativity, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Art History, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Culture, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music appreciation courses

    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
    • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
    • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera Project Network

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