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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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    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Creative Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      888 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Visual Design, Color Matching, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Houston

      A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance, Public History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      International Business I

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      B

      Berklee

      Music Production Capstone

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Anthropology, Physical Science, Culture, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Nursing Care, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      890 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
    • International Business I: University of New Mexico
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
    • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
    • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano

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