Futurelearn

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This course introduces you to world-renowned Russian director Meyerhold’s technique of biomechanics. It invites you to study and experience first-hand his revolutionary biomechanical étude, ‘The Slap’. Through a mixture of video, animation, discuss...

4.39

The centenary of the First World War is a time for reflection and exploration. In this short course you will discover just some of the ways that heroism is portrayed through art and film. You...

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Learn to approach your acting in both a structured and creative wayIf you’d like to become an actor, or are interested in the self-knowledge that comes with acting, this three-week course from Luleå University of...

4.69

Discover the rituals and approaches that successful fiction writers useOn this online course, established writers – including Louis de Bernières, Patricia Duncker, Alex Garland, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tim Pears, Michèle Roberts and Monique Roffey – will...

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Learn new teaching methods to enhance your instrument or singing lessonsVocal coaches and music teachers have an important role in improving their students’ ability to sing or play an instrument. On this music teacher training...

Explore why sustainability in fashion begins with fur-freeAs the fashion industry’s future leaders and decision-makers, students in the fashion industry today have the potential to steer the industry to a fur-free and sustainable future. On...

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Design inclusive audio descriptions for film, theatre, and TVAudio description (AD) is a key means by which the full diversity of a programme, film, or live performance can be conveyed, allowing for greater participation and...

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Explore the affects of digital technology on the cultural sectorIn the last two decades, the cultural sector has undergone a radical transformation due to the rise of new media technologies. The digital revolution has radically...

4.73

Discover the basics of user experienceUser experience, known as UX, makes a huge difference to whether a digital product, or project, succeeds. On this course, you will learn what UX is and why it’s so...

5

Understand and maximise place potential in urban planningSuccessful placemaking means creating spaces that work for both tourists and residents, and with both the environment and the climate. This skill is increasingly important as the need...

5

Explore the relationship between economics, fashion, people, and natureFashion is an integral part of the global economy, yet we know that dominant economic practices in fashion are contributing to the exploitation and degradation of people...

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Unpack the social and environmental impacts of the fashion industryThe climate crisis is at a tipping point and time is running out for the fashion industry to address its impacts. On this two-week introductory course,...

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This free course will cover all aspects of the use of digital photography in dental practice: intra-oral, extra-oral, and portraits. Participants will be taken through photography, from the basics of choosing correct equipment and setting...

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Toe-tapping and hair-raising: discover the power of musicSome songs make us laugh and some songs make us cry, but why does music have the ability to affect us emotionally? On this course, you’ll learn about...

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Discover what 70s punk subculture can tell us about contemporary historyIn the late 1970s a new youth subculture emerged in the UK. This, of course, was punk, and a cultural revolt was underway. On this...

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Delve into art history through the extraordinary works of women artistsOn this seven-week course, you’ll journey through an alternative history of modern and contemporary art – one that is centred on the brilliant women creators...

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Learn how to design your own embedded systemOn this course from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you will explore how embedded systems are used in the world around us. You will learn what makes an embedded...

Enhance your skills as a news reporterWith so much of our news now consumed online, it’s important to know how digital journalism differs from traditional forms. On this four-week course, you’ll increase your understanding of...

Learn how to write a feature articleThis four-week course will help you explore the feature landscape to help you understand the crucial difference between a news story and a feature. You’ll learn how feature writers...

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Step into the world of news reportingOn this four-week course, you’ll be introduced to different types of journalism and news reporting today as well as exploring that of the past. Learning from the experts at...