Arts and Humanities Learning Path
A curated roadmap from beginner to advanced — 6 courses to master arts and humanities
This arts and humanities learning path takes you from beginner to advanced with 6 carefully selected courses. Each course is the highest-rated option at its difficulty level, chosen from 68 courses we've reviewed. Follow this sequence to build your skills progressively.
Phase 1: Foundation Beginner
Build your foundation in arts and humanities. These courses assume no prior experience and teach core concepts from scratch.
Piano Techniques for Modern Music Course
Master contemporary piano techniques for pop, R&B, and jazz through Berklee's professional performance curriculum.
- +Berklee College of Music instructors
- +Downloadable MIDI files
The Business of Music Production Specialization Course
Master the business side of music production with Berklee's comprehensive specialization covering contracts, finance, and marketing strategies.
- +Berklee College of Music faculty
- +Downloadable contract templates
Story and Narrative Development for Video Games Course
An engaging and creatively structured course that helps aspiring game storytellers develop essential narrative skills for the gaming industry.
- +Taught by CalArts experts in narrative design
- +Real-world examples from popular games
Phase 2: Build Skills Intermediate
Deepen your skills with intermediate arts and humanities courses. These build on beginner knowledge and introduce real-world applications.
Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys Course
Master harmonic analysis and chord progression skills through Berklee's professional musicianship training with this Course.
- +Berklee College of Music faculty
- +Downloadable workbook
Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art Course
This course offers a powerful blend of pedagogy and creativity, making it ideal for educators seeking to engage learners with visual art in dynamic ways. MoMA's framework encourages conversation, conn...
- +Practical strategies from museum educators with real examples
- +Encourages inclusive, student-driven learning
The Art of Music Production Course
Launch your music production journey with Berklee's foundational course covering beat making, arrangement, and basic mixing techniques.
- +Berklee College of Music instructors
- +Multi-DAW approach