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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Aesthetics, Typography, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      402 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Computing Platforms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Economics, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Case Law, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K 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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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Creativity, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Web Design, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Functional Requirement, User Research, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Web Applications, Persona Development, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      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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      555 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing and Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición: Berklee
    • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
    • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo

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