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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, File Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

      4.1
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      910 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging

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

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Empathy, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Aesthetics, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Art History, Aesthetics, Oral Expression, Vibrations, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Psychology, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Teaching, Political Sciences, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Photography

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Computer Graphic Techniques

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Software

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Technical Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Vision, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Machine Learning

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      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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 painting courses

    • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
    • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
    • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • 3D Printing Software: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University

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