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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Photography, Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 3: Advanced Edits & Presets

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Photography, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Master Retouching in Affinity Photo

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Data Ethics, Photography, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Special Effects

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animations, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Videography, Content Creation, Timelines, File Management, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Music, Performing Arts

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 2D Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Logo Design, Video Editing, Multimedia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Video Editing, Client Services, Rapport Building, Social Media Marketing, Data Storage, Sales Presentation, Videography, Verbal Communication Skills, Style Guides, Customer Relationship Building, Data Storage Technologies, Social Media, Post-Production, Workflow Management, File Management, Social Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Cloud Storage, Organizational Skills

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Writing, Psychology, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Master RAW Editing in Affinity Photo

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Create Amazing Macros in Affinity Photo

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Typography, Editing, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Automation, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
    • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 3: Advanced Edits & Presets: Skillshare
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Master Retouching in Affinity Photo: Skillshare
    • Special Effects: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 2D Projects: Skillshare
    • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare
    • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University

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