Free Online Arts and Humanities Courses

Arts and humanities courses offer a broad understanding of human culture and expression. From philosophy to music, these courses delve deep into various subjects that form the core of human understanding. An arts and humanities course provides a strong foundation for careers in teaching, journalism, or even law.

148 Arts and Humanities Courses

Intellectual Humility: Practice

The University of Edinburgh

We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say? For example, how quick should we be...

Introducción a la guitarra

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo & Berklee

Aprende los elementos esenciales necesarios para empezar a tocar la guitarra acústica o eléctrica. Aprenderás un enfoque fácil que te hará tocar rápidamente...

Introducción a la producción de música

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo & Berklee

Aprende sobre el proceso de producción de música -incluyendo la grabación, la edición y la mezcla- y sobre las herramientas disponibles para crear música contemporánea...

Introducción a la producción musical

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

En este curso aprenderás los elementos básicos para realizar tu primer producción musical con herramientas tecnológicas disponibles en la red y basadas en software...

Introduction to Classical Music

Yale University

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies...

Introduction to Imagemaking

California Institute of the Arts

This course for serious makers, and for students new to imagemaking. Imagemaking is a fluid and exciting area of graphic design that comes out of practice and process:...

Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

Sungkyunkwan University

This course will give you the cultural and historical background to begin your journey into Korean philosophy, and there is no prerequisite knowledge on philosophy...

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Duke University

By taking Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking you will improve your ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians,...

Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

University of Minnesota

User experience is a highly in-demand field which requires a holistic understanding of the design process. This course is a "sample" of the UX Design MasterTrack...

Jazz Improvisation

Berklee

Learn the basic concepts of improvisation from Gary Burton, one of the most renowned improvisers in the jazz world, including the mental, melodic, and harmonic processes...

Journalism, the future, and you!

Michigan State University

You will learn about the career paths that are available in journalism, and what opportunities the skill sets of a journalist can offer in other fields. You will...

Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times

Yale University

Use the links below to audit the courses at no cost:\n\nCourse 1: Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life\n\nCourse 2: Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge...

Low Poly Art For Video Games

Michigan State University

This course is aimed to give you the tools and knowledge you need to start creating simple 3D art for video games made in the Unity game engine. Through the aesthetic...

Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

Wesleyan University

How To Write About Yourself...so that someone else wants to read it! This is the heart of this Coursera specialization in Memoir and Personal Essay. Masters of both...

Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

Universiteit Leiden

Should all our genetic information be made public in order to eradicate genetic diseases from this world? Who owns your genetic data once it becomes publicly accessible?...

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

The Museum of Modern Art

This Specialization will introduce you to the art of our time. Through original films and audio, you will go behind the scenes to look closely at artworks and into...

Modern Art & Ideas

The Museum of Modern Art

Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas! This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Over the next five weeks, you...

Music Business Foundations

Berklee

This course has been developed to provide students with the latest instruction on the best way for creators, consumers, and facilitators to navigate the resurgence...