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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Teaching, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development, Case Studies, Storytelling, Photography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Art of Vocal Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Editing, Performance Tuning, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Artful Practices for Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Design, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles, Innovation, Creativity, Systems Of Measurement, Aesthetics, Spatial Analysis, Project Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Art and the Digital Transformation: Copenhagen Business School
    • The Art of Vocal Production: Berklee
    • Artful Practices for Well-Being: The Museum of Modern Art
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College

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