Harvard University Courses

The Architectural Imagination

15 reviews

Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

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

18th-Century Opera: Handel & Mozart

8 ratings at edX

Study Baroque and Classical opera through Handel’s Giulio Cesare and Mozart’s Don Giovanni

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Nights - Handel's Messiah and Baroque Oratorio

10 ratings at edX

Discover Handel's Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

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

First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra

10 ratings at edX

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

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

First Nights - Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera

9 ratings at edX

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo , one of the first operas ever written.

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

First Nights - Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Program Music in the 19th Century

6 ratings at edX

Learn about Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique , an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative "program music."

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

19th-Century Opera: Meyerbeer, Wagner, & Verdi

1 review

Learn the music and cultural impact of three canonical operas from the 1800s: Les Huguenots , Das Rheingold , and Otello.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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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

Exposing Digital Photography

7 reviews

This course explores the artistic aspects, scientific foundations, and techniques of digital photography

• Independent
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course