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      IE Business School

      Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Content Strategy, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Game Design, Target Audience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Typography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Google AR & VR

      VR and 360 Video Production

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Videography, Media Production, Virtual Environment, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      892 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Coordination, Oral Expression

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      418 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      805 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing : IE Business School
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • VR and 360 Video Production: Google AR & VR
    • Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania

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