Michigan State University Courses

Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

6 reviews

Explore digital photography fundamentals, camera types, settings, and creative techniques. Learn to make informed choices and capture compelling images using various devices and accessories.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Started With Music Theory

747 ratings at Coursera

Explore pitch, rhythm, notation, scales, keys, and basic harmony. Learn to read and write music, understand major and minor keys, and harmonize melodies. Ideal for music enthusiasts seeking to enhance their theoretical knowledge.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

950 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create engaging infographics using Adobe Illustrator. Explore data visualization techniques, design principles, and effective storytelling to craft impactful visual representations of information.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is news?

1147 ratings at Coursera

Explore professional journalism fundamentals, news values, ethics, and diverse coverage types. Learn to create impactful content across various formats and connect with audiences effectively.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

758 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft a compelling TV or web series pilot script through hands-on writing exercises, peer feedback, and structured guidance. Develop your unique concept into a polished, pitch-ready screenplay and series bible.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Journalism, the future, and you!

365 ratings at Coursera

You will explore areas such as being an international correspondent, self-publishing in journalism, as well as how to freelance in the field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Camera Control

1819 ratings at Coursera

Gain mastery over camera controls, exploring exposure modes, light metering, ISO settings, lens options, shutter speeds, and depth of field principles to enhance your photography skills.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

473 ratings at Coursera

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gathering and Developing the News

499 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential journalistic skills: newsgathering, interviewing, researching, and information processing. Learn to find credible sources, conduct effective interviews, and utilize modern tools for comprehensive reporting.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

1262 ratings at Coursera

Explore design elements, composition principles, and post-production techniques for digital photography. Learn professional-level skills in Adobe Lightroom and smartphone photo editing apps.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

1111 ratings at Coursera

Explore photography content, ambient and controlled lighting techniques, and methods for sharing your work. Gain skills to enhance your creative vision and produce impactful images.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

900 ratings at Coursera

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to maximize success in business ventures. Learn to overcome obstacles, make key decisions, and adopt a new framework for starting and running a business.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photography Capstone Project

552 ratings at Coursera

Develop a meaningful photography project with 10 well-formed images, sharing progress and receiving feedback from peers to refine your artistic vision and technical skills.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Write Your First Novel

340 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guide to writing a 50,000-word novel in 26 weeks, covering idea generation, character development, chapter writing, and manuscript completion. Includes peer reviews and table reads.

• Coursera
• 5 days 7 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Effectively delivering the news to your audience

308 ratings at Coursera

You will learn the process, planning, requirements of how journalists develop their news reports. There are many ways to report news reports, and you will learn different forms of how to perform reporting and writing to serve different audiences.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)