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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Art History, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Sensory Science: The Senses

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Anatomy, Laboratory Experience, Biology, Neurology, Experimentation, Patient Evaluation, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Social Studies, Music, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Odesa: Jews in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, European History, Classical Music, World History, International Relations, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Software Development Tools, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Multimedia, Vibrations, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Journals, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión musical en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Management, Production Planning, Team Management, Digital Publishing, Social Media Management, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Security Management and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Programación de elementos melódicos y aleatoriedad

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Concept Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Odesa: Jews in the Modern World: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Gestión musical en América Latina: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London

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