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Start a Youtube Channel!
Kelsey Thornton
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(657)
For this 4-week self-paced class, learners will be able to learn the foundational steps to starting a YouTube channel.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
***THIS CLASS DOES NOT MEET LIVE AT ANY POINT.*** Welcome to my self-paced YouTube class! I am excited that you are joining me in learning how to start AND grow a YouTube channel. I have been a YouTube content creator since 2021, and my own channel has over 2k subscribers while also being monetized! This class is designed for those who do not have a channel yet, but want to start a channel soon. This class is also designed for those that may have started a channel, but need some more...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Brainstorming Your ChannelThis is the first week of the class where we collaboratively work together to discuss what kind of videos and topics you want to talk about on your channel (finding your niche). We will also be discussing what kind of theming you want to have for your YouTube channel by building a brand kit. I will be showing in class how to use Canva to explore theming background to creating your YouTube channel banner and profile picture.Week 2Lesson 2Creating Your Channel's ContentThe second week of class will be about filming content for your channel. This will be a discussion about what type of lighting to use, what your background for videos should look like, camera equipment (or recording with a phone), microphones, what to say/what not to say in videos, how to start and end your videos (and the why behind it), consistency used for each video, etc. We will also discuss about what topic you want to talk about on your first video.Week 3Lesson 3Editing Your VideosThe third week of class will be about how to edit your video. I will be sharing how to use Wondershare Filmora and also Screencasitfy (for tutorial/gaming videos). I will show you how to cut unnecessary clips and mistakes out on videos, adding images to video, adding sounds and effects to your video, and if time permits, how to use Canva to create intro and outro videos for your channel to add to ALL of your videos.Week 4Lesson 4Thumbnails, Titles, and Uploading Your First Video!For the final week of class, I will show you how to create a video thumbnail on Canva. Once the title and thumbnail are completed, I will demonstrate how to upload a video onto YouTube. After this class is finished, you can have a grown-up's help in uploading your first video to your channel! We will also share at the end of class about interacting with your viewers and the importance of interacting within your channel's community.
Learners will be able to: -Create their own niche for their channel. -Record their own content videos. -Edit their videos (add/delete clips, music, sound effects, etc.). -Know the steps it takes to start a YouTube channel. -Create their channel's theming, thumbnail art, etc. -Know how to communicate with their audience.
I am currently a YouTube content creator. My YouTube channel (Teaching Online With Kelsey) is currently being monetized, and I also have over 2,000 subscribers to said channel. I have been a content creator since 2021.
Homework Offered
There will be small projects that learners are welcome to do; these projects will consist of creating their niche and designs for their YouTube channel, recording their first content video, and editing their first content video. There is no pressure in doing the projects if your learner would like to just simply observe the camp as well.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If the learner wishes to participate in the projects for the class, we will be able to observe together their progress and offer constructive feedback if necessary. I will also provide private feedback for individual growth as well.Grades Offered
What you will need before the start of class (with a grown-up's help): -Canva account (Free) -Wondershare Filmora (Free download before class starts) -Screencastify (Free) -OBS, specifically if you are recording PC gaming (Free) -Filming equipment (if you have it): Camera (or a phone that can film is fine), ring light, microphone, a designated area for filming content, and a tripod for your camera or phone.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
**Disclosure on Online Safety: I will be screensharing YouTube, Canva, Wondershare Filmora, and Screencastify during class sessions. These accounts are free to sign-up (with a grown-up's help), and the accounts should be created before the start of the first class. Please make sure there is a grown-up to help you create these accounts. Thank you! Throughout the class, I will be sharing and reminding everyone about protecting your personal information online and what to do about cyberbullying. A grown-up's help will be required when creating the channel on your own, uploading videos, reacting to positive/negative comments, etc.
What you will need before the start of class (with a grown-up's help): -Canva account (Free) -Wondershare Filmora (Free download before class starts) -Screencastify (Free) -OBS (Free)
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(657)
Hello! My name is Kelsey Thornton. My sweet friends on Outschool like to call me Ms. Kelsey. I love teaching Montessori lessons, especially Math and Science lessons! I also love to talk about Music, and play around on Chrome Music Lab. I am also a...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 8-12
