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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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      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Personal Development, Writing, Mindfulness, Art History, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Software, Design Research, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Teaching, TCP/IP, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      M

      Michigan State University

      Low Poly Art For Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Adobe Photoshop

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      导演思维:微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity, Performing Arts, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Sustainable Development, World Music, Higher Education, Community Development, Oral Expression, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Storyboarding, Culture, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience: University of Colorado Boulder
    • My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST : The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea: Politecnico di Milano
    • 导演思维:微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network

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