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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

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

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Creativity, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Culture, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Video Editing, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Photo Editing, Timelines, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 1: Head & Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Creativity

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Procreate Dreams for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Motion Graphics, Storytelling, Video Editing, Adobe After Effects, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Timelines, Video Production, Musical Composition, Writing, Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Color Theory

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants: Skillshare
    • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University
    • Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup: Skillshare
    • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
    • Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 1: Head & Anatomy: Skillshare
    • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare
    • Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches: Skillshare
    • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes: Skillshare

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