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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

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

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      University of Rochester

      The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Business Planning, Planning, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      Introduction to Classical Music

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Peer Review, Design Research, Creativity, Digital Publishing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, UI Components, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Typography

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Art History, Typography, Design, Aesthetics, Branding, Design Strategies, Creativity, Brand Marketing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Fashion as Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Art History, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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, Vibrations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      418 reviews

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art

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