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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, European History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Fundamentals of Music Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Berklee

    Introduction to Ableton Live

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Music, Automation, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, Color Theory, Art History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Oral Expression, Automation, Editing, Writing, Creativity

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

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student Engagement, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Aesthetics, Art History, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Learning Styles, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Literacy

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Diagram Design, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Verification And Validation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Decision Intelligence, Appeals, Business Communication

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    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Governance, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Design, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular performing arts courses

  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Ableton Live: Berklee
  • In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
  • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University

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