Art & Design Courses and Certifications

First Nights - Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Modernism, Ballet, and Riots

6 ratings at edX

Learn the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring , one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever written.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Classical Works

Journey through iconic classical works from 17th-20th century Europe, exploring their cultural context, musical innovations, and lasting impact on Western music history.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $745.00
• 5 courses

3D Printing: Making the Future - From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

Explore 3D printing fundamentals, advanced materials, and emerging applications like electronics and tissue engineering in this talk on shaping the future through additive manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Steven Spielberg's Harvard Commencement Speech on Character, Intuition, and Courage

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg shares insights on intuition, character-defining moments, and the power of storytelling in shaping humanity and fostering peace.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Where Do We Go From Here? Media, Politics, and Power in the Digital Age

Explore the impact of digital technology on media, politics, and power with Harvard's Nicco Mele. Gain insights into the changing landscape of information and its societal implications.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Thinking Like a Magician - Joshua Jay - Radcliffe Institute

Globe-trotting magician Joshua Jay reveals the secrets behind magical thinking, exploring misdirection, perception, and surprise. Learn to apply these strategies to enhance creativity in your own pursuits.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visual Storytelling and Comic Communication - A Conversation with Scott McCloud

Explore visual storytelling and communication with cartoonist Scott McCloud, delving into comics, literacy, semiotics, and the power of images in this engaging discussion.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Defining the String Quartet: Haydn

2 reviews

Explore Haydn's pivotal role in establishing the string quartet genre, its aesthetic values, and its enduring influence on Western musical culture.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mobile, Social, and Fashion - Three Stories from Data-Driven Design

1 review

How to leverage data to build better design tools and scaffold the design process? How can one understand how to use designs to leverage preferred outcomes?

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

User Experience

6 reviews

Comprehensive program covering UX fundamentals, design research, prototyping, and user interface principles. Hands-on projects develop skills in user-centered design, from initial concept to post-launch analysis.

• Udacity
• 2 months 2 weeks 22 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

11 reviews

Esplora le opere dei grandi maestri del Novecento, interpretando l'evoluzione dell'architettura contemporanea e il suo impatto sulla vita quotidiana attraverso spazi innovativi.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The New World of Arnold Schönberg's Piano Music

Explore Schönberg's revolutionary piano compositions, their historical context, and performance techniques. Gain insights through related works and a virtual tour of the composer's home.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Seminar - Making "Making" Accessible

Explore accessible "making" through assistive technology, 3D printing, and design exercises. Learn to teach high-tech skills and choose appropriate tools and materials for inclusive maker projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Audio Research: Transformers for Applications in Audio, Speech and Music

Explore audio research using Transformers, covering applications in music, speech, and acoustic scene understanding. Learn about advanced techniques and architectures for audio synthesis and analysis.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Listening to the Market

Insights from Luminary Media's founders on identifying opportunities, building a team, and launching a podcast service, including strategies for handling startup challenges and market feedback.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video