The 5 essential steps to making an online illustrated course

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Learn this step-by-step tutorial to understand the procedure of designing an online course in illustration using CreativeMindClass, a free tool that is used by the top artists.

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Creating an online course in illustration, whether you're new to teaching or an experienced pro, can be overwhelming. From concept, planning, and video production to the launch, there are many factors to think about. The importance of having a plan in place is to success because it lets you manage every step, allowing you to focus on a unforgettable learning experience for your students.

 In this tutorial, you'll learn the 5 essential steps to creating the most successful online illustration courses...

1. Online course plans Set up a place to develop your online course

2. Course topic Figure out your course's topic and the students you'll instruct.

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 buy with texts and images

 1. Online course plan

Find a location to create your online course

Traditionally, an online course could be spread among social media sites, social networks, payment pages, messages and e-mails as well as laptop folders. A central online course combines those into one easy-to-access place. The course will change over the lifespan of your online course, but generally comprises:

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

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

1. Click My Classin the main menu, to launch it.
2. Select the Add a Class button to start the course.

 2. Course topic

Determine what and who you'll be teaching.

Starting your online illustration class could be stressful since you need to come up with something that buyers will be drawn to. A well thought-out course topic will ensure that you are successful.

An subject for a course is a simple but impactful idea for creating the right course for the appropriate audience. Illustration is your thing; you have your knowledge of skills and knowledge that people are willing to spend money on. It's time to look at it closer and put it into words.

 Then, you must open the Class page

The Class page is a tab under the class. Click the Class page tab to open it. Then, you can begin by adding the name of your class and description.

 How to do it in CreativeMindClass

1. Click the Class tab to open the page. tab to display it.

 Indicate what you are expected to instruct

What type of illustration are you working on? What are you most passionate about about it? Do others turn to you for help with? What are you looking to know more about? This can help you come up with a topic that you are most comfortable with and makes the creation of your course time much easier.

 Give your course a name

A simple, appealing focused title that is benefit-focused helps readers make a swift choice. It grabs interest and causes them to look up and think, "Yes, I want to buy it!". Utilize powerful words to stimulate emotions, and in turn the reaction is what makes them browse, click, and buy.

 What is it? in CreativeMindClass

1. Write your class's titleto name your course. As an example, you could say "Surrealistic illustration that has a narrative intention".

 Create an offer (and find people who will purchase it)

What can people get to know? Do you intend to concentrate on editing or shooting? What is the ideal audience to attend this class? What specific high-pain problems do you tackle? Are there any competitors offering similar programs? As you work on the offer, find someone motivated enough to invest money in order for the opportunity to study it.

 How to do it in CreativeMindClass

1. Use the form the class descriptionto make your your.

 This is the end of the course topic!

Now that your course topic is completed, you now have a an effective and convincing idea for an online illustration course. Keep in mind that you are able to create multiple classes to explore the various subjects of your course, and to test them.

Next, we'll create a course plan so there's nothing you miss while recording the video...

  3. Plan of the course

Create each lesson plan you'll require.

The entire illustration course may seem overwhelming. The process of sorting through a myriad of information creates a risk of confusion in selecting what should be part of the online course. But a clearly defined plan of instruction will guarantee the course is manageable.

An plan of the course is a do-to list of all the videos you'd like to record during the course of filming the class. It usually contains a list of specific lessons and notes regarding content specifics and the learning outcomes to ensure you don't forget a thing.

  To begin, first, launch the Lessons  

There's a Lessons tab in the class. Click to open the Lessons tab , then click the open button, and begin creating your lesson plans.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the LESSONS tab to display it.

  The things you're doing to cover  

The first step is to list the primary topics and the elements you wish to include. These could be introductions, presenting your greatest work, your material overview and hands-on projects, finishing the project and editing it, conclusion. You don't need to go into the specifics at this point. What could you cover in a video lesson lasting 3 to 10 minutes?

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the the ADD LESSON click to start the new lesson.
2. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE. Example: "Introduction".
3. Add 10-20 lessons to your program. Like "Materials", "Inspiration", "Class project", "Conclusion"etc.

  Listing the learning results  

It's the core of your course outline. This is where you record all the important points for every lesson you plan to document. Make a list of specific learning objectives and the content that can answer your audience's questions or figure out the gaps not met by your competitors.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Navigate through the "Inspiration" lesson.
2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. As an example "Explain how inspiration can be found in the drawing process, discuss some examples, sources of inspitration and techniques to find inspiration, and exercise to find an inspiration".

  From messy to organized  

It is possible that you have written an outline for your course, but are now finding to be too long or isn't clear enough. If there is a lot of things to be covered, you should consider breaking your course into sections. Take away the lesson with no clear goal for learning. Be ruthless in this phase to ensure the lesson doesn't turn into a long-lasting exercise.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Add Sectionbutton to create a section.
2. Type the title of your section. For example "Let's start" section for "Introduction" and "Inspiration" lessons.
3. Create additional sections for your classes.

  It is a reference on the day of recording for video  

In the past, you printed your to-do list to refer to on the filming day. However, these days the to-do lists can be accessed on phones or laptops. It allows you to mark each lesson off or alter the list as needed.

  The course is over! outline!  

After your course outline has been completed, you now have a plan in place for recording your video.

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

  4. Content delivery

Make videos, downloadable files, and exercises.

Now that you have a plan for your course you can begin to think about how to present each element of your online illustration course.

Videos contain engaging, interactive and enjoyable content that gives a great learning experience for students who are online. One of the best ways to present learning outcomes is by mixing various forms of media: video screens, recordings on screen, presentation and audio. Handouts are also a great way to reinforce the lessons and exercises.

Look at your lessons list. Which method is most effective to deliver the learning outcomes from every lesson?

  First, launch the Lessons  

The Lessons will be listed in the Class. Select the tab Lessons to open it. Then, you can begin adding multimedia for each lesson.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the on the LESSONS tab to display it.

  Video to each lesson  

Videos can be the most entertaining method of presenting your information. They can take on different formats, such as presentations or screen recordings with audio, so it does not mean you have to stand in front of the camera all the time.

You can make videos at home with the skills you already have available. When you're done making and editing your video, you have multiple short videos, 16:9 high-quality file formats to upload. Be aware of the top quality of the video. It must have a resolution of 1080p.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. When you are in LESSON, select VIDEOlesson Type.
2. Drag a video file from your computer.
3. Include a video in every class.

  Create a file that can be downloaded  

Downloadable files are a great way to enhance your lessons. The ability to download files makes your lesson fun, engaging and interactive. Additionally, they create your own mark on students' pulpits as well as their desks. Once you have uploaded an additional file to your lessons the students have the option to download the document, print it and fill it in or alter the file.

Video lessons can be created by combining worksheets with worksheets or native files. You can create downloadable files with software such as Procreate Pages/Word Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop, or Canva. Combining downloadable files with the exercise allows students to upload their work for a class and receive your comments.

After you've completed your downloadable files You now have professional image files , or edited native files you can upload.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Navigate to the tab for Content of the lesson
2. Click DOWNLOADABLE FILE to transfer your document.

  Include an exercise in an existing lesson  

Exercises can be a powerful method of delivering learning outcomes. Students are engaged in learning by performing. Active learning is typically comprised of an activity that is measurable and feedback from the instructor.

Think about the learning experience that you'll design to assist students achieve their goals. Look at your Lessons list. Are there lessons that could be interesting and engaging activities for learning? Are there lessons that could include homework assignments? What brainstorming activities could you include? What's the end-of-course task in your course?

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to the tab titled Content
2. Click EXERCISE to make an exercise for your class.

  Ask students to share their work and ask for feedback  

A course online in illustration asks students to create a lesson or class project. In the event that you incorporate such exercises, your students can use the techniques they learned during the class, and then submit them to CreativeMindClass in order to give feedback.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Go to the tab for Content of the lesson
2. Click on EXERCISE to make an exercise.
3. Type TITLE. Example "Mixing words and worlds".
4. The description of the text is what you type. As an example "In this task, we'll make images using random words. It'll spark your imagination and it will be fun creating things that are not identical. If you're satisfied, post your work in the comments section of the lesson. receive feedback". UPLOAD EXERCISE
5. Once your student has uploaded their assignment, go to students' workto provide your feedback.

  Create an online community around your course  

Feedback and activities for learning is the first step towards developing a supportive community for your online class. There is no need to continue there or take the learning experience of your students to the next level. This can help you expand your company and increase your brand reach.

How could you keep your students interested? What kind of content do you typically share on social media? What tips could you offer on composition, equipment or software? A good idea to keep your students engaged and motivated to complete your course is posting daily that provide inspiration to help them complete their final assignment.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Simply click My Postsin the main menu, to launch it.
2. Click the ADD POST button to start the new post.

   The content is ready! content!

When your course is done, you now have an online course that is highly effective. You need a location.

The next step is to make copy, and then upload the images to the course's site...

  5. Site for Course

Persuade your audience to buy by using visuals and text.

You've just completed recording your video and you know you've created some amazing lessons. Now is the time to pack and sell your video lessons. The easiest way to do is to build a website (sometimes called a sales webpage or an e-commerce site).

A site that is clear and focuses on benefits will help convince people to take your course. What makes someone pick you over another course? The key is the promises you make to your client. Pages that convert well typically have attractive copywriting and images that highlight all the benefits and closing with a clear call-to-action.

  Then, you must open the website  

Go to the website, load it, and to include your headline, images as well as copy.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Websitein main menu to launch it.

  Grab the visitor's attention  

On your website, you need to get the message across fast before the potential client is able to move on.

First thing that they will read is your headline. It describes what a visitor can expect from your online illustrated course. It clearly states the benefit of the course.

Be sure to keep it brief, punchy, and clear. One of the easiest ways to make sure the headline is brief is to include a supporting headline. It can be like finishing a sentence or an additional paragraph that is a support to the principal sentence.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Edit button in the Welcome section.
2. Write a Headline. For example "How to create imaginative, dreamlike illustrations".
3. Use the the SUB-HEADLINE. As an example, "Discover your creative side and create an illustration with a lot of energy".

 Add inspiring visuals

Include the hero image (or background video) to the top part of your website for the course to help visitors understand what you offer.

What do the images of heros say about the benefits of your course? Place potential students in a scenario to show what they can be expecting from your program. If you've prepared a course, for example, about making book illustrations, you can make an image collage or background video of the illustration. The visuals should be large as well as crisp and clear.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click Edit button on Welcome section.
2. Click HERO Image, BACKGROUND VIDEO or Animationto include your images.

 Introduction to your course

Give some information on your course of study.

What is it? How long is it? How many lessons do you provide? Do you give any bonus items? What's the class project? Who is the course for?

This information helps the customers who browse the page to quickly comprehend the products they're purchasing.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the "Edit" button located in Overview section.
2. Type HEADER. As an example, "3 Classes".
3. Write a PARAGRAPH. In this case, for example "Enjoy watching three classes. Learn about your imaginative abilities ".

 Highlight benefits

Clearly stated benefits persuade people. Give more details about your course, learning outcomes, and its value.

What are the skills they will acquire? What will the class do for students? What transformation undergo? What problems do you solve?

The easiest way to highlight advantages is to create an easy, concise, and clear header. Add a second subheader to support the main statement. In the paragraphs, compose a brief description of the primary Learning outcomes and then write simply the benefit you're giving.

One way to draw attention to the benefits of using an eye-catching illustration or photo.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the to edit button in the Benefits section.
2. Type Header. As an example, "Unlock your creative potential".
3. Type Sub-Header. For example "Discover".
4. Type PARAGRAPH. In this case, for example "Learn to express your intention in an imagined illustration. Let me show you how to discover your gem and transform it in an illustration. Start dreaming, be creative and speak up ".
5. Click SECTION Imageand upload your image.        PRO TIP: Focus on 3 main benefits. Keep the copy concise and clear to attract your reader's interest. Circle back to remove anything which is difficult to follow.

  Give the buyer a "try before buying"  

Someone who is scrolling through to purchase your illustration course page wants to get an inside look at what's in the. It's exciting and gives potential participants a preview of what's to come from the course. This can assist them in deciding whether the program is an appropriate fit for their interests and needs.

Create an awesome promo trailer that will attract attention, draw new students, and boost the sales. As a promo trailer you could create an awesome and dynamic video of 30-60 seconds.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Select My Classin main menu to open it.
2. In class, click the Class page tab to open it.
3. Click VIDEO TRAILERto upload your video for promotion.

  Share it with your audience  

Congratulations! After you've created your website for your course the online course design is complete. This is an exciting moment following all the work.

A new type of project starts! It's time to share it to your target audience. Insert the link to your website or social media account, your emailor blog then begin the promotion campaign.       PRO TIP: Before you share the course with your students, be sure that your class, all lessons, and exercises are published.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click Settingsin main menu to open it.
2. Copy the CreativeMindClass Page URL.
3. Make sure you share the lesson with your audience.

  You're all done!  

Hope this guide has will help you get organized and provided you with the necessary space to let you create the best learning experience for your students.

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