Certificate in YouTube Essentials

1 month

This course is designed for people with an interest in creating video content but not necessarily a short film or a documentary. Students will learn the process of creating a YouTube video (vlogs, reviews, viral clips, etc.) from concept to execution – including choosing the right equipment (phone vs DSLR, LED panel vs ring light), production accessories, and editing and NLE software basics.

Prerequisites
  • No prior experience in filming needed.
  • Participants must bring smartphones capable of recording photo and video.
  • Participants must bring their own laptop computers with NLE software (Premiere Pro, iMovie, Final Cut, etc.) installed (working licenses, trials or demo).
  • Participants are required to bring a minimum of 16GB flash drive and/or hard disk.
Course Objectives
  • Produce video content in various formats including but not limited to vlogs, reviews, viral clips, etc.
  • Assess appropriate equipment and workflow for video content.
  • Ability to edit, export, and publish video.
Course Outcome

Students will be able to plan and conceive a concept for a video, prepare the equipment for production, and follow through with an end product ready to upload and publish on YouTube.

Course Contents

1 month, 4 lessons * 6 hours/lesson
  • Introduction to YouTube videos
  • Pre-production, equipment, and setting up
  • Post-production
  • Presentation and discussion

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