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    Skillshare

    Color Grading: How to Match Shots in DaVinci Resolve

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Writing and Editing, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Music Theory, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Music Performance, Writing and Editing, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Media Production, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instrumental Music, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Entrepreneurship, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Music Theory, Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, World Music, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    The Singer Songwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, File Management, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Market Opportunities, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computer Science

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

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

  • Color Grading: How to Match Shots in DaVinci Resolve: Skillshare
  • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder

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