Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
The creative industries — film, music, graphic design, theatre, dance, podcasting, and digital media. Skills to produce, perform, and publish across every modern channel.

Ballet Essentials
An introduction to the art of ballet, covering technique, terminology, and appreciation for dancers and audiences alike.
Browse 4 courses
- Foundations of Ballet Technique (33 lessons)
- Intermediate Ballet Technique and Performance (32 lessons)
- Intermediate Technique and Performance Prep (32 lessons)
- Ballet Performance, Health, and Careers (32 lessons)

Bollywood Essentials
An entertaining introduction to Indian cinema—its history, stars, music, and cultural impact on global film.
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- Bollywood Foundations and Influence (30 lessons)
- Bollywood Culture and Industry (30 lessons)
- Bollywood Stars, Songs, and Markets (29 lessons)
- Bollywood Star Systems and Markets (29 lessons)

Digital Evolution of Filmmaking
Browse 4 courses
- Foundations of Film and Digital Production (18 lessons)
- Editing, Postproduction, and Distribution (18 lessons)
- Production and Post-Production Techniques (18 lessons)
- Production-to-Distribution Workflow (18 lessons)

Filmmaking Essentials
A practical introduction to making movies, covering scripting, shooting, directing, and editing from concept to final cut.
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- Filmmaking Foundations and Preproduction (36 lessons)
- Preproduction, Post, and Business Essentials (36 lessons)
- Production Craft and Logistics (36 lessons)
- Production, Distribution, and Logistics (35 lessons)

Graphic Design Essentials
An introduction to the principles of graphic design—layout, typography, color, and imagery—for creating effective visual communication.
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- Graphic Design Foundations and Process (17 lessons)
- Design Foundations and Professional Practice (17 lessons)
- Design Development and Professional Practice (17 lessons)
- Capstone: Finalize, Deliver, Advance (17 lessons)

Home Recording Essentials
Learn to set up a home studio and record, mix, and produce professional-sounding audio on a budget.
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- Home Recording Foundations (37 lessons)
- Mixing, Editing, and Delivery (37 lessons)
- Advanced Home Recording and Mixing (37 lessons)
- Home Recording: Mix, Release, Promote (36 lessons)

Home Recording For Musicians Essentials
A musician's guide to home recording, covering gear, microphones, and techniques for capturing and producing your own music.
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- Foundations of Home Recording (5 lessons)
- Microphones and Multitrack Recording (5 lessons)
- Tracking, Editing, and Mixing Audio (5 lessons)
- Finishing and Releasing Recordings (4 lessons)

Making YouTube Videos
Learn to plan, shoot, edit, and publish engaging YouTube videos, from gear and lighting to growing your channel.
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- Foundations of YouTube Production (13 lessons)
- Shoot and Edit Fundamentals (13 lessons)
- Video Capture and Editing Techniques (13 lessons)
- Publishing and Promoting Videos (12 lessons)

Music Composition Essentials
Learn the craft of composing music, from melody and harmony to structuring and arranging your own original pieces.
Browse 4 courses
- Foundations of Musical Composition (36 lessons)
- Applied Composition Techniques (36 lessons)
- Advanced Composition Techniques and Production (36 lessons)
- Professional Composition and Production Practices (35 lessons)

Music Theory Essentials
A clear introduction to music theory—notes, scales, chords, and rhythm—for musicians of every instrument and level.
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- Foundations of Music Theory (28 lessons)
- Harmony, Rhythm, and Form (28 lessons)
- Harmony, Form, and Score Reading (28 lessons)
- Advanced Theory, Notation & Context (28 lessons)

Musical Theatre Essentials
An insider's guide to musical theatre, covering its history, performance, and what it takes to put on a show.
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- Foundations of Musical Theatre (21 lessons)
- Musical Theatre Production Roles (21 lessons)
- Backstage Roles and Mid‑Century Musicals (21 lessons)
- Contemporary Musical Theatre and Practice (21 lessons)

Playwriting Essentials
Learn the craft of writing for the stage, from developing characters and dialogue to structuring a produceable play.
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- Foundations of Playwriting (5 lessons)
- Focused Playwriting: Character, Dialogue, Staging (5 lessons)
- Developing Drama: Middle to Revision (5 lessons)
- Producing and Promoting Plays (5 lessons)

Podcasting Essentials
A complete guide to starting a podcast—recording, editing, publishing, and growing an audience for your show.
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- Foundations of Podcast Production (26 lessons)
- Post-Production, Distribution & Promotion (26 lessons)
- Production, Distribution, and Promotion (26 lessons)
- Launch-Ready Podcast Production (26 lessons)

Screenwriting Essentials
Learn to write for film and television, from story structure and characters to formatting a professional screenplay.
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- Foundations of Screenwriting Craft (30 lessons)
- Foundations of Screenplay Craft (30 lessons)
- Refining Structure and Industry Prep (30 lessons)
- Professional Screenwriting and Career Strategies (30 lessons)

Video Game Design Essentials
Learn the craft of designing games—mechanics, levels, and player experience—from first concept to playable prototype.
Browse 4 courses
- Foundations of Game Design (24 lessons)
- Gameplay Systems and Launch Planning (24 lessons)
- Systems, Iteration, and Production Readiness (24 lessons)
- Polishing, Launch, and Community (24 lessons)