Five essential steps for designing an online Illustration course

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Learn this step-by-step tutorial to understand the procedure of making an online illustration course with CreativeMindClass, a free tool used by top creators.

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Making an online illustration course no matter if you're just beginning to teach or an expert is a daunting task. From the idea, research, and video production to start and beyond, there are many factors to consider. A good plan is crucial for success as it helps you organize every aspect and allows you to concentrate on creating an unforgettable experience for your pupils.

 In this tutorial we'll teach you the five essential steps to creating an online course that is successful...

1. Online course plans You can set up the space where you will make your own online course

2. Course topic Figure out the subject matter and whom you'll be teaching

3. Lecturing outline: Plan each course you'll need to take

4. Content delivery Make Videos, downloadable files, and exercise

5. Website for your course Persuade your customers to make a purchase with the help of texts and images

 1. Online course plan

Set up a place to build your online course

Traditionally, an online course might be scattered over social media, web sites payments, message boards and e-mails as well as laptop folders. An online central course integrates all of the various elements into one convenient place. It can change throughout the course's duration. course, but generally will include:

• Introduction
• Work Examples
• Materials
• Inspiration
• The Planning
• Class Project
• Summary

 How do I get it within CreativeMindClass

1. Simply click My Classin the main menu, to launch it.
2. Click the ADD CLASS button to create a new course.

 2. The topic of the course

Figure out what and who you'll be teaching.

Beginning your online illustration class could be stressful since you need to create something that people will want to buy. But a carefully thought course topic will ensure that you are successful.

A course topic can be a straightforward but effective idea for creating your ideal course for those who are interested. Illustration is your forte; you have your knowledge, skills, and experience that your audience is willing to pay for. You're now ready to take a look at it closer and put the idea into terms.

 To begin, go to the Class page

The Class page is a tab within the Class. Select the tab for Class Page to open it, and begin adding your course name and description.

 What is it? in CreativeMindClass

1. Click on the the Class Page tab to open it.

 Define what you will instruct

What kind of illustration do you create? What is it that you enjoy with it? How do other people come to you for advice about? What do you want to know more about? This can help you find a topic that you are most comfortable with and makes the creation of your course time much easier.

 Give your course a name

An appealing, clear, and benefit-focused title helps users make an easy decision. It grabs their interest and causes them to look up and think, "Yes, I want to buy it!". Make use of powerful words that stimulate emotions, and in turn the reaction is what makes them browse, click, and buy.

 How do I get it within CreativeMindClass

1. Use the word your class's titleto name your course. As an example, you could say "Surrealistic illustration with the intention of telling a story".

 Make an offering (and find people who will purchase it)

What will people get to know? Are you looking to concentrate on editing or photography? What is the ideal audience for this program? What are the specific issues that you solve? Do any of your competitors offer similar courses? When you're working on the offer, find someone motivated enough to invest money in order to learn about it.

 What is it? in CreativeMindClass

1. Use the form CLASS DESCRIPTIONto send your your.

 The course is over. topic!

Now that your course topic has been completed, you can present a the ability to create a convincing and real-world proposal for your Illustration online course. Make sure you make multiple classes that explore various topics in your course and then examine them.

We'll then develop a strategy to ensure there's nothing you miss while recording the video...

  3. The course outline

Create each lesson plan you'll require.

Making the decision to design an entire online illustration course could seem daunting. Sorting through piles of content creates a risk of confusion in selecting what should be included in an online course. A clearly-defined course outline will make sure the course is manageable.

The plan of the course can be a checklist of every video you want to record on the day of filming the class. It usually contains a list of specific lessons with notes about content details as well as learning objectives, so you don't forget a thing.

  To begin, first, launch the Lessons  

There's a Lessons tab under the Class. Click the Lessons tab to open it and start adding your lessons.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click on the LESSONS tab to open it.

  You should list the items you're covering  

The first step is to list the primary topics and the elements you wish to include. It could be as simple as introducing yourself, showing your most impressive work, course overview, materials, hands-on project, poslishing the project and editing it, concluding. Don't get into specific details but. What can you learn in a video lesson lasting 3 to 10 minutes?

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click ADD LESSON option to make an entirely new lesson.
2. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE. Example: "Introduction".
3. Incorporate 10-20 lessons into your course. Like "Materials", "Inspiration", "Class project", "Conclusion"etc.

  Listing the learning outcome  

The heart of the course outline. This is where you write down every important aspect of each lesson that you wish to keep track of. Make a list of specific learning objectives and content that answers your students' questions, or you can figure out what gaps aren't being filled by your competitors.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Browse through the "Inspiration" lesson.
2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. Example: "Explain the inspiration behind your drawing process, discuss some illustrations, inspiration sources methods for finding inspiration, exercise: finding an inspiration".

  From messy to organized  

Perhaps you've created an outline for your course, but find now is too long or not clear enough. If there is a lot of details to go over, think about splitting your lesson into segments. Take away the lesson that don't have a clearly defined learning goal. Be ruthless during this time so that it's not a lengthy exercise.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click Add Sectionbutton to create a section.
2. Type Section title. Example: "Let's start" section for "Introduction" and "Inspiration" lessons.
3. Add more sections to group your classes.

  Refer to it in the video recording day  

The way you used to do it was print the list of tasks to refer to when filming. Nowadays, a to-do list can be downloaded from phones and laptops. So, you are able to mark each lesson off or adjust your schedule as required.

  This is the final course outline!  

Now that your course outline is completed, you will have a plan in place for your video recording.

The next step is to discuss ways to record and deliver your content...

  4. Content delivery

Make videos, downloadable files, as well as exercises.

Now that you have a course outline ready you can begin to think about how to present each aspect of your online course illustration.

Video lessons include engaging, interactive entertaining content that provides a fantastic learning experience for online students. One of the best ways to present learning outcomes is to mix various forms of media: video screens, recordings on screen, presentation as well as audio and handouts and exercises.

Look at your lessons list. What method fits best to deliver the learning outcomes of every lesson?

  Then, you must start the Lessons  

The Lessons will be listed within the Class. Select the tab Lessons to open it and start adding multimedia for each lesson.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click on the LESSONS tab to display it.

  Add a video to every lesson  

Videos are the most engaging method of presenting your information. Video can come in many types, including presentations, or screen recordings that contain audio. This isn't necessary to stand on camera all the time.

Videos can be made by yourself using the knowledge that you have available. Once you've finished recording and editing your videos You'll have a number of shorter, 16:9, high-quality video videos to upload. Keep in mind the high quality of your video. Resolution must be at least 1080p.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. When you are in LESSON In LESSON, choose in the LESSON, select a VIDEOlesson Type.
2. Download a video from your PC.
3. Make sure to include a video with every class.

  Create a file that can be downloaded  

Downloadable files can be a fantastic way to enhance your lessons. They make the content fun, engaging and interactive. Also they leave your brand impression on the pulpits of your students as well as their desks. Once you have uploaded an additional image to your class, your students can download the file, print it and fill it in or edit the file.

You can create video lessons by combining worksheets with worksheets or native file formats. Create downloadable files using software such as Procreate Pages/Word Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop, or Canva. Combining downloadable files with exercises allows students to bring their own files for a class and receive the feedback.

When you're done creating your downloadable files, you have high-quality image files or edited native files you can upload.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to the tab titled Content
2. Select DOWNLOADABLE FILE to transfer your file.

  Add an exercise to the lesson  

Exercises can be a powerful method of delivering learning outcomes. They engage students to learn through doing. Such active learning typically consists of an actionable task and feedback from the instructor.

Imagine the learning environment you'll create to help students achieve their goals. Look at your Lessons list. What lessons might have interesting and engaging activities as a learning method? Are there lessons that could include homework tasks? What brainstorming exercises could you include? What will be the project in your course?

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to the tab titled Content
2. Click EXERCISE to create an exercise for your pupils.

  Ask students to share their artwork and receive your feedback  

A course online in illustration asks for a classroom or lesson task. When you add such exercise the students will be able to use the skills they learn during the course, and submit them into CreativeMindClass where you can give comments.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to the tab for Content of the lesson
2. Click the word "EXERCISE" to make an exercise.
3. Type TITLE. For example "Mixing words and the world".
4. Type DESCRIPTION. Example "In this exercise we will generate images by using random words. It will fire your imagination and be exciting to put things together that are not identical. When you're ready share your work in the comments section of the lesson. get feedback". Upload Exercise
5. When your student uploads the exercise, navigate to Students' worksto give your feedback.

  Build an online community to promote your course  

Your feedback and learning activities are the initial steps towards building an engaged community around your online class. There is no need to continue there or enhance the learning experience of your students to the next step. This will help expand your company and increase your brand reach.

What can you do to keep students engaged? What do you usually post via social media? What advice would you like to share about gear, composition, or even software? A good idea to keep your students entertained and motivated to finish your course is posting daily with inspirations to help them complete their final assignment.

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. Simply click My Postsin main menu to open it.
2. Click on the the ADD POST button to create an entirely new blog post.

   The content is ready! contents!

Once your material is ready, you have an effective online illustration course. The course needs to be placed in a place.

We'll then make copy, and then upload the images on your course's website...

  5. Course website

Convince your customers to purchase by using visuals and text.

Just completed recording your video and you're sure you've made incredible lessons. Now is the time to pack and market your lessons. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to build your own website (sometimes known as a sales page or an e-commerce site).

A site which is simple and focuses on benefits will help make the course more attractive to prospective students. Why should someone select the course you offer over another? The key is the promises you make to your client. The pages that are well-converting typically contain attention-grabbing copy and visuals representing all the benefits and closing with a clear call-to-action.

  Then, you must open the Website  

Click on the Website to open it and add your headline, visuals and text.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Websitein main menu to launch it.

  Grab the visitor's attention  

Your website should get to the point quickly before your potential customer goes on to the next page.

First thing that they will see is the headline. It describes what a visitor will get from your online illustration course. It clearly outlines the benefits from your program.

Keep it short, punchy and simple. One of the easiest ways to keep the headline brief is to include the headline with a second one. It can be like ending a sentence, or even another sentence that supports the principal sentence.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Edit button on Welcome section.
2. Type the HEADLINE. Example: "How to design imaginative, dreamlike illustrations".
3. Use the your SUB-HEADLINE. For example "Discover your imagination and create an illustration with a lot of energy".

 Add inspiring visuals

Include the hero image (or background videos) in the upper part of your course's website in order so that visitors can understand the content they can expect from you.

What does the image of the hero tell us about the value of your class? Put students in a situation that demonstrates what they can be expecting from your program. If you've created a course that focuses on drawing illustrations for books, you can make a collage or a background video using the finished images. Your images should be big as well as crisp and clear.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the on Edit button located in the Welcome section.
2. Click HERO image, BACKGROUND VIDEO or Animationto include your images.

 Start your class

Give some information on your course of study.

What does it do? What is the duration? How many lessons do you offer? Are you able to give bonus materials? What's the project for the class? Who will the class be for?

These details help people who visit the page to quickly comprehend the products they're purchasing.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click "Edit" button on the Overview section.
2. Type Header. Example: "3 Classes".
3. Use the PARAGRAPH. In this case, for example "Enjoy taking 3 classes. Learn about your imagination ".

 Highlight benefits

Clear benefits convince individuals. Give more details on your program, the results of the course, as well as its value.

What skills will they learn? What will the class do for a student? What are the changes they are going to undergo? What problems do you solve?

One of the easiest ways to emphasize advantages is to create the benefit in a concise, simple, and clear header. After that, you can add a sub-header that supports the principal statement. Within the paragraphs, you should make a short note of the most important Learning outcomes and then write simply the benefit that you are able to provide.

A good way to highlight the benefits is to use an eye-catching illustration or photo.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the the Edit button in the the Benefits section.
2. Type Header. For example "Unlock your creativity potential".
3. The type Sub-Header. As an example, type "Discover".
4. Write a PARAGRAPH. In this case, for example "Learn how to communicate your goal through an imaginary illustration. Let me show you how to find your treasure and put it into an illustration. Begin to think creatively, dream and speak up ".
5. Click SECTION Imageand upload the image you want to use.        TIP: Make sure you focus on 3 main benefits. The copy should be concise and clear to attract readers' attention. Make sure to circle back any information that's hard to follow.

  Offer a "try before buying"  

Someone who is scrolling through the course's webpage wants an inside look at what's in the. It's exciting and gives potential students a peek at what they can expect of a particular course. This can assist them in deciding if the course is a good fit to their needs and interests.

So make that with an awesome promo trailer that will attract attention, draw new students, and boost the sales. As a promo trailer it is possible to create a stunning and exciting video lasting 30-60 minutes.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Simply click My Classesin the main menu, to launch it.
2. In class, click the on the class page tab and it will open.
3. Select VIDEO TRAILERto upload your promo video.

  Share it with your audience  

Congratulations! When you've completed the course's website the online course is now complete. This is an exciting moment after all your hard work.

Another type of work is about to begin! It's time to share it with your followers. Include the URL to your website or social media account, your email, or blog, and start the promo campaign.       Pro Tip: Prior to you announce the course to your viewers, ensure that your class, all lessons, and exercises have been published.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Select Settingsin the main menu, then click Settings to open it.
2. Copy the CreativeMindClass web address.
3. Make sure you share the lesson with your audience.

  You're all done!  

Hope this guide has helped you become more organized and gave you the room to make the best learning experience for your students.

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