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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Timelines, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      DaVinci Resolve

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Editing, Configuration Management, Video Production, Storytelling, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, Music, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, File Management, Typography

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Active Listening, Music Performance, Constructive Feedback, Performing Arts, Editing, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Timelines, File Management, Self-Awareness, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Creativity, Design, Journals, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Rapport Building, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Video Editing, Expectation Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management, Workflow Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Animate & Polish

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • DaVinci Resolve: Skillshare
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Music Production: Berklee
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice: Skillshare
    • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles: Skillshare

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