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    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      407 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Museum of Modern Art

      Artful Practices for Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Optimism, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Journals, Curiosity, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      EDUCBA

      VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, Timelines, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Software, Logo Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Основы графического дизайна

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      English Composition I

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      485 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Artful Practices for Well-Being: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University

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