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Motion Capture: The Art of Studying Human Activity
University of OsloLearn about how to record, visualize, and analyze human body motion.
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Music and Intelligence: Can Music Make You Smarter?
University of PadovaExamine the relationship between music and intelligence, debunking common myths, and exploring amazing facts.
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Music Moves: Why Does Music Make You Move?
University of OsloLearn about the psychology of music and movement and how researchers study music-related body motion in this free online course.
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Becoming a Better Music Teacher
ABRSMImprove your teaching strategies and skills as a music teacher or vocal coach with this ABRSM online course.
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Music Psychology: Why Does "Bohemian Rhapsody" Feel so Good?
Griffith UniversityExplore music psychology and find out why music can make us feel, by analysing Queen's famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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Being a Flexible Music Teacher
ABRSMImprove your teaching approach by developing strategies and skills for learning with this music teaching course from ABRSM.
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From Notation to Performance: Understanding Musical Scores
The Open UniversityFind out how musicians turn the notation of a musical score into a memorable performance. Change how you listen to music.
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Become a Musician
Musicians are performers who share their musical talent with an audience. They can perform as solo artists, backing musicians or as part of a choir, band or orchestra. They compose music, rehearse songs, record sessions and perform live.
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String Music Appreciation
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU)Explore the history, construction and techniques of different string instruments, and analyse the famous Butterfly Lovers Concerto
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Music
Discover the science of song with these online courses exploring the full scale of music, from teaching to culture.
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Video Game Design and Development: A Bit-by-Bit History of Video Game Music: Video Game Sound and Music
Abertay UniversityChart the evolution of the classic 8-bit sound and discover the role of musicians in game design and development.
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Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityLearn about the rich culture found in the Irish language while developing your spoken, reading, listening and writing skills.
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Learn Jazz Piano: Final Topics and Two Concerts
Goldsmiths, University of LondonExplore advanced blues sequences, ballads, special devices and composing to incorporate Latin and funk into your jazz piano style.
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Intermediate Spanish: Heritage and Popular Culture
The Open UniversityDiscover the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking worlds with a focus on popular cultural expressions.
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Learn Jazz Piano: Improvising on Jazz Standards
Goldsmiths, University of LondonImprove your jazz improvisation with this course on jazz piano, where you’ll learn to play along to bass and drum soundtracks.
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How to Write Your First Song
The University of SheffieldGet an introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and learn how to write a song of your own with our established songwriters.
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Intermediate Spanish: Culture and Leisure
The Open UniversityExplore popular culture and leisure activities in Spanish-speaking worlds, including literature, film, heritage, media, and sport.
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Irish 203: Irish Language and Culture for Adults
Dublin City UniversityDevelop your Irish language skills whilst discovering Irish culture with Dublin City University.
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Irish 204: Irish Language and Culture for Adults
Dublin City UniversityDiscover the wonders of the Irish language and the rich history of Irish culture in this language course for adults.
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How to Plan a Wedding
Swiss Education GroupGain all the skills you need to organise a wedding from beginning to end and take out the stress of wedding planning.
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Learn Jazz Piano: Begin with the Blues
Goldsmiths, University of LondonDiscover jazz improvisation on the piano, and learn to play and improvise on the blues and a jazz standard.
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Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
Cardiff UniversityExplore what it means to communicate in multiple languages in a variety of contexts, and discover your inner translator.
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Become a Developer
There are many developer jobs—from web and app developer to software engineer—but all involve creating and coding computer software. Begin learning how to code and explore short online programming courses, whatever your level.
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Apply Creative Machine Learning
UAL Creative Computing InstituteDiscover the creative side of machine learning with this free course using hands-on examples.
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Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)Explore the craft of Production Design with award-winning filmmakers and learn how it adds meaning and depth to screen stories.
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Become a Psychologist
Psychologists study human behaviour in order to explain thoughts, feelings and emotions. Once they understand where behaviour is coming from, they can improve lives by offering support in the form of counselling or therapy.
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Short Film in Language Teaching
The British Film Institute (BFI)Find out how teaching with short film can bring alive the learning of languages and introduce rich cultural content to lessons.
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Electrical Engineering: Sensing, Powering and Controlling
University of BirminghamGet a taste of an electrical engineering degree. Build your confidence in communicating ideas and using technical vocabulary.
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Pop Art
Centre PompidouDiscover a new side to the colourful history of Pop Art alongside experts at the world-famous Centre Pompidou.
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Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Whether you want to learn about mindfulness at work or mental health in your personal life, FutureLearn can help. Join one of our short health and wellbeing courses for the latest advice and start developing your skills.
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Basic English 1: Elementary
King's College LondonLearn basic English for everyday situations and improve your listening skills with this online English language course.
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Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityGet an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language.
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Learn Jazz Piano: Advanced and Solo Playing
Goldsmiths, University of LondonPrepare to become an experienced solo jazz piano player and go deeper into advanced jazz techniques and theories.
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An Introduction to Electronic Engineering
UK Electronic Skills FoundationPrepare for further study and a career in the electronics sector by exploring electronic technology in context.
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Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Raspberry Pi FoundationDiscover the fundamentals of programming using the block-based programming language Scratch.
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British Germanophobia During WW1: 'The Enemy at Home'
University of HullSee how anti-German sentiment during World War 1 changed British social, economic, and political life forever.
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Art Comes First: Exploring the Intersection of Style and Identity
The HopenclassExercise creative brand development skills and learn how to build a brand with an authentic identity and style.
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Intermediate Spanish: People and Places
The Open UniversityTake your Spanish language skills to the next level as you journey through the Worlds of Spanish, with The Open University