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      Skillshare

      Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Pro Compositing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques, Editing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Video Editing, Digital Content, Professional Networking, Branding, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Getting Started With Music Theory

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Retouching Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Editing, Photography, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Detail Oriented

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Photo Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Intermediate After Effects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Musical Composition, Video Editing, Post-Production, TikTok, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Timelines, Graphic Design, Scripting

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      3D Lighting 101 with Nomad Sculpt

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Timelines, Color Theory, Editing, Storytelling, Music, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Pro Compositing: Skillshare
    • Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients: Skillshare
    • Getting Started With Music Theory: Michigan State University
    • Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Retouching Skills: Skillshare
    • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
    • Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns: Skillshare
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • Intermediate After Effects: Skillshare
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University

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