Harvard University Courses

First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra

10 ratings at edX

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

18th-Century Opera: Handel & Mozart

8 ratings at edX

Study Baroque and Classical opera through Handel’s Giulio Cesare and Mozart’s Don Giovanni

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Nights - Handel's Messiah and Baroque Oratorio

11 ratings at edX

Discover Handel's Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Nights - Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera

9 ratings at edX

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo , one of the first operas ever written.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Nights - Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Program Music in the 19th Century

6 ratings at edX

Learn about Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique , an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative "program music."

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Steven Spielberg's Harvard Commencement Speech on Character, Intuition, and Courage

3 reviews

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg shares insights on intuition, character-defining moments, and the power of storytelling in shaping humanity and fostering peace.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

First Nights - Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Modernism, Ballet, and Riots

6 ratings at edX

Learn the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring , one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever written.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Where Do We Go From Here? Media, Politics, and Power in the Digital Age

1 review

Explore the impact of digital technology on media, politics, and power with Harvard's Nicco Mele. Gain insights into the changing landscape of information and its societal implications.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

19th-Century Opera: Meyerbeer, Wagner, & Verdi

1 review

Learn the music and cultural impact of three canonical operas from the 1800s: Les Huguenots , Das Rheingold , and Otello.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exposing Digital Photography

7 reviews

This course explores the artistic aspects, scientific foundations, and techniques of digital photography

• Independent
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Thinking Like a Magician - Joshua Jay - Radcliffe Institute

1 review

Globe-trotting magician Joshua Jay reveals the secrets behind magical thinking, exploring misdirection, perception, and surprise. Learn to apply these strategies to enhance creativity in your own pursuits.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Printing: Making the Future - From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

2 reviews

Explore 3D printing fundamentals, advanced materials, and emerging applications like electronics and tissue engineering in this talk on shaping the future through additive manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Architectural Imagination

15 reviews

Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Classical Works

Journey through iconic classical works from 17th-20th century Europe, exploring their cultural context, musical innovations, and lasting impact on Western music history.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $745.00
• 5 courses

Visual Storytelling and Comic Communication - A Conversation with Scott McCloud

Explore visual storytelling and communication with cartoonist Scott McCloud, delving into comics, literacy, semiotics, and the power of images in this engaging discussion.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video