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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Perspectivas de música colaborativa

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Music, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Performing Arts, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Networking

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music Production Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Post-Production, Musical Composition, Editing, Timelines, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Low Poly Art For Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Animations, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Design Elements And Principles, Autodesk Maya, Color Theory, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Electronic Components, Music, Digital Communications, Electronics, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Technical Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Hardware

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Leadership, Personal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAE Institute México

      Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Aesthetics, Post-Production, Media Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Culture, Demography, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Human Development, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Psychology, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology, Science and Research, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Mental Health, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Marketing and Public Relations, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Media Strategy, Business Valuation, Technology Strategies, Media Production, Innovation, Business Ethics, Business Development, Business Relationship Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Relationship Building, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Perspectivas de música colaborativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
    • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical: SAE Institute México
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College

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