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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Writing, Scripting, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Ideation, Oral Expression, Software Design Documents, Creativity, Storyboarding, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Design Reviews, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Interactive Design, Systems Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Arts and Culture Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Liberal Arts, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music, World Music, Music Theory, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Musical Composition, Disabilities, Color Theory, Performing Arts, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Planning, Empathy, Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Generative AI, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Aesthetics, Typography, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      894 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, European History, Art History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
    • Graphic Design: Adobe

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