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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, European History, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Writing, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      The Art of Film and Video Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, Animations, Timelines, Storytelling, Color Theory, Music, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, File Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Advertising and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      969 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, Social Studies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Research, Curriculum Development

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Interactive Design

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

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
    • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story: Skillshare
    • The Art of Film and Video Editing: Skillshare
    • Advertising and Society: Duke University
    • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art

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