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Video Game Design History
Rated 4.0★ stars based on | 2 ratings · . Cost $49 · . Course Length: 10 hours estimated
Video games as a medium go back more than 50 years to mainframe computers. Even the central design of video games can be traced back to the first games themselves. To be a good game designer, it's essential to have an understanding of the video game design...
Offered through edX | and created by Rochester Institute of Technology, RITx | Taught by Stephen Jacobs, Jon-Paul Dyson
AP®︎ US History standards mappings
AP®︎ US History. Course Length: 0 hours estimated
Dig into the world of AP®︎ US History and find out how our free course material aligns with the standards set by the College Board.This course contains 1 segments
Offered through Khan Academy
Strategy: A History (getAbstract Summary)
Cost $29 · . Course Length: 0 hours estimated
Review the history of strategy—the art of creating power—in this audio-only summary of the book by Sir Lawrence Freedman, a leading authority on war and strategic analysis. Freedman discusses the universality of strategic thinking and proceeds to lead readers on...
Offered through LinkedIn Learning | Taught by getAbstract
Buddhism: Diamond Sutra and World Peace
Rated 3.6★ stars based on | 3 ratings · . Cost $49 · . Course Length: 9 hours estimated
“In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.” - Richard M. Nixon Heaven. Hell. Pure Land. Saṃsāra. How did...
Offered through Coursera | and created by The University of Hong Kong | Taught by Cheung Siu Nang Bruce
Western and Chinese Art: Masters and Classics
Cost $25 · . Course Length: 4 hours estimated
Throughout human history, art has served as a window into current events, traditions, societies and culture. And, Chinese and Western civilizations have produced some of the most famous artworks by world-renowned artists. This course will examine Western and...
Offered through edX | and created by Tsinghua University, TsinghuaX | Taught by Ying Xiao, Jing Sun
Learning Graphic Design History
Cost $29 · . Course Length: 2 hours estimated
The history of graphic design is a history of cultural expression, reflecting not only what people thought during a given time period, but also how they felt. Whether you're curious about the development of design or are seeking inspiration for your own creations,...
Offered through LinkedIn Learning | Taught by Sean Adams
Smithsonian’s Objects That Define America
Cost $50 · . Course Length: 5 hours estimated
This course, produced with The Great Courses, will look at four key themes in the History of America as presented by Dr. Richard Kurin, Undersecretary for History, Art and Culture at the Smithsonian. American Icons – from the Star Spangled Banner to the Statue of...
Offered through edX | and created by The Smithsonian Institution, SmithsonianX | Taught by Richard Kurin
Will China Rise as a Disruptive Force? The Insiders’ Perspective
Cost $139 · . Course Length: 8 hours estimated
China, one of the world’s oldest countries, is currently undergoing massive political, social and economic changes. The rapid emergence of China as a key player in the global political and economic landscape has led many to question how China’s decision makers...
Offered through edX | and created by Tsinghua University, TsinghuaX | Taught by David Daokui Li, Wang Hui, Yan Xuetong
Art history basics
Art history. Course Length: 1 hours estimated
Brought to you by Smarthistory. We understand the history of humanity through art. From prehistoric depictions of woolly mammoths to contemporary abstraction, artists have addressed their time and place in history and have expressed universal human truths for tens...
Offered through Khan Academy
Beginnings - 600 BCE
AP®︎ World History. Course Length: 4 hours estimated
Where did humans come from and how did those early communities function? How did the advent of agriculture change human society (neolithic revolution)?This course contains 9 segments
Offered through Khan Academy
The Journey of Writing and Scripts in Egypt
Rated 4.0★ stars based on | 1 ratings · . Cost $25 · . Course Length: 8 hours estimated
In this history course, you will learn about the diversity and multilingualism that existed in Egypt, and how it had a bearing on the history of the country and its people. Through the introduction of new languages, Egyptians learned to interact with scripts,...
Offered through edX | and created by Bibliotheca Alexandrina, BAx | Taught by Ahmed Mansour, Azza Ezzat
The 20th century
World history. Course Length: 6 hours estimated
You cannot properly understand current world events without understanding the history of the 20th Century. This topic takes us on a journey from the end of Imperialism through two world wars and the Cold War and brings us to our modern world.This course contains...
Offered through Khan Academy
Beginner's guide
Tools for understanding religion in art. Course Length: 1 hours estimated
This course contains 2 segments:The five major world religionsView full lesson: http
Offered through Khan Academy
The History of Film and Video Editing
Become a Video EditorCost $29 · . Course Length: 2 hours estimated
This course is an introduction to the history of film and video editing—including not only an in-depth look at more than a century of essential editing techniques, but also an interesting exploration of the tools and technology that have made editing possible. ...
Offered through LinkedIn Learning | Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Questions in art history
Approaches to art history. Course Length: 3 hours estimated
This course contains 6 segments:What is Cultural Heritage?Unlock Art
Offered through Khan Academy
Era 5: The First Global Age (1200 to 1750 CE)
World History Project - Origins (beta). Course Length: 3 hours estimated
We’ve arrived at what many consider one of the most important turning points in history, when the world became globally interconnected for the first time. What changed and what continued in this newly networked world?This course contains 6 segments:5.0: Era 5...
Offered through Khan Academy
Global Sociology
Cost $49 · . Course Length: 10 hours estimated
Ever wondered why some countries are rich and others poor? Or why some people believe hard work results in upward mobility and others don’t? To answer these questions, you need to “see” the world sociologically. In this introductory sociology course, we will...
Offered through edX | and created by Wellesley College, WellesleyX | Taught by Smitha Radhakrishnan
Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III
Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and TechnologyCost $40 · . Course Length: 10 hours estimated
Why has Star Trek , which began as a failed network series, become so influential? Instead of fading away, the Star Trek universe now encompasses feature films, additional television series, and a universe of fan conventions and memorabilia. What about the shows...
Offered through edX | and created by SmithsonianX, The Smithsonian Institution | Taught by Scott Mantz, Margaret Weitekamp
A History of European Empires: 1400–1522
Cost $49 · . Course Length: 7 hours estimated
It’s the encounters that occurred beyond European borders that shaped Europe itself. In this course, you will explore the history of the first encounters modern Europe has had with the rest of the world. You will become familiar with the origins and nature of...
Offered through edX | and created by NewcastleX | Taught by Sacha Davis
The Secret to Great Innovation
Cost $35 · . Course Length: 0 hours estimated
Over the history of time, the most paradigm-shifting innovations have shared a common trait. In this presentation, I go over some import innovations from the past that changed the world and have greatly impacted the way we live today, discussing the one thing they...
Offered through Pluralsight | Taught by Pluralsight Live