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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Peer Review, Editing, Photo Editing, Music, Scripting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music Theory, Art History, Multimedia, Experimentation, Vibrations, Electronic Media, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Business Planning, Planning, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Content Creation, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Journals, Writing and Editing, Editing, Journalism, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Detail Oriented, English Language, Brainstorming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Animations, Color Theory, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Autodesk Maya, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción musical

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Music History, Creativity, Editing, Digital Publishing, System Configuration, Data Import/Export

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Storytelling, 3D Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      998 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Brand New Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Brainstorming, Adobe Photoshop, Design Research, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Culture, World History, European History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Introducción a la producción musical : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts

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