How to Create A Photography Course Outline: Step by Step
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This step-by step guide will help you discover the steps to designing an online photography course outline using CreativeMindClass which is a tool for free that is used by the top photographers.
How to make an outline for a course in just 4 easy steps
Create each lesson plan you'll want to take.
Making the decision to design the entire online photography course could be overwhelming. The process of sorting through a myriad of materials is a source of uncertainty over what is required within the course online. A clearly-defined plan of the course will ensure that it's manageable.
A course outline is a simple but incredibly useful way of planning your online course lessons. It's like a to-do list of all the videos that you'd like to record on the day of filming the course. It usually contains a list of specific lessons with notes about content details and learning outcomes to ensure that you don't miss a thing.
In this guide, you'll learn the pragmatic way to create an outline of your course using CreativeMindClass. You can create the outline and reference it on the day of recording to make sure you never forget any details. There's also a free template that will help you get started in minutes.
This guide will help you follow these steps.
- Check the items you're covering
- List the individual learning results
- Use the course outline blueprint
- Change from messy to organized
- Refer to it in the recording of the video day
1. List the things you're covering
Start by listing the core issues and topics you'd like to include in your course. It could include introductions to yourself, displaying your finest work, a course overview, gear, lighting, projects that are hands-on, editing post-production as well as a conclusion. Do not go into details yet. What topics could you be covered in just 3-10 mins of video instruction?
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- Design a class new for your course outline.
- Click on the on the LESSONS tab to display it.
- Click the Add LESSON button to start a new lesson.
- In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE. For example "About me".
- Include 10-20 lessons in your class. For example "Course Overview", "Equipment", "How to master composition", "Editing", "Conclusion"etc.
PRO TIP: It's best to list the subjects quickly and type the lesson titles without pondering them too much. You can change them later.
2. Write down the learning outcomes for each individual.
The heart of the outline for your course. It's the place you record the most important elements of each lesson that you wish to record. Consider specific learning outcomes and content that answers the needs of your students or figure out what gaps aren't being filled by competitors.
Don't worry, there's no need to think about where you should start. Below is the blueprint that you could use to design the initial lessons of your photography program.
How to do it in CreativeMindClass
- Navigate to "Course Overview" lesson.
- Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "Course plan, gear, lighting, location, project, editing ".
3. Make use of the outline for your course
Do you have trouble making your own outline of course? We've created a straightforward blueprint with three online photography courses with examples of lessons to help you start.
1. Design "About me" plan of instruction
Introduce yourself and show your greatest work.
Making your first class can be quite fun, and doesn't require much preparation. Begin by talking about yourself and clearly displaying your images. What do you want your students to know about your work as photographer? Do you have something that inspires you? Why did you make your decision to be photographer? The process helps the students of tomorrow gain knowledge about your experience as photographer.
As you introduce yourself, showcase examples of your photos. What are your most special photos? Which ones represent your style and what kind of work you produce? Maybe you have any awards or mentions? There's no room for modesty here. Your powerful introduction to yourself positions you as a professional photographer and makes a lasting positive impression.
How do I get it within CreativeMindClass
- Design a new lesson.
- Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "My Background, my inspirations photographs showcase, the prize I won this year, and the magazine which wrote about my works".
PRO Tip: Next to introducing your self, display your photos portfolio. Take care to select the top 8-12 images.
2. Create "Course overview" lesson outline
Explain what this class is about and mention the exercises.
In the overview of your course, you run down the format of the course, include the practical project(s) and inform the reader the students of any downloads and materials, and make an overview of what students will learn. What will the class be about? What gear will they need? This makes your students excited about the course, aids them in preparing for the course, and helps them manage their expectations.
What is it? within CreativeMindClass
- Design a new lesson.
- Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "Course plan, shooting project, lighting, location, editing files".
3. Create an outline for your instructional lessons
Learn and transfer your capabilities.
It's time to work on lessons based on the things you want your students to gain from you. In the coming lessons you should think about your learning goals and what topics you'll be covering to achieve these goals. Plan your lessons activities around clearly stated goals for learning and activities. This is where you determine what your students are supposed to understand and remember and create activities that help them in each stage. What are the things your students require to learn? What are the topics that cover it? What kind of exercises you could create?
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- Create a new lesson.
- Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "How you can simplify your scene, What's the rule of thirds, How to use negative spaces" (in the "How to master composition"lesson ).
PRO TIP: Write short points and use them as a to-do list during the day of filming.
3. Go from messy to organized
Perhaps you've created an outline of your course that you are now finding to be too long or confusing. If you're overwhelmed by information to cover, consider the possibility of breaking down your curriculum into smaller sections. Discard the lessons with no clear goal for the learning. Try to be ruthless during this time so that it's not a lengthy practice.
How to do it in CreativeMindClass
- Click "Add Section"button to make a new section.
- Type Section title. For example "Introduction" section to include "About my self" and "Course overview" lessons.
- Create additional sections for your lessons .
Pro Tip: Group your similar themes, tips and concepts into separate sections. Order the lessons within those segments in the most orderly manner.
4. Reference it on the recording day for the video
In the past, you printed your list of things to attend to when filming. But these days it's possible to have a list of tasks to be easily accessed via phones or laptops. It allows you to mark each lesson off or adjust your schedule as required.
And you're done!
Once your outline for the course is complete, you have a plan in place for recording your video. Use the template below to set it up in minutes or check out our full tutorial to how to make an online photography course.
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