In this 4 week course students will learn everything they need to know to start a successful YouTube channel.  Classes will be organized as follows:

Week 1:
- Deciding what individual channels and videos should be about relevant to each learner's interests and areas of expertise.
- Picking a name for your channel.
- Shooting tips for making exciting videos that are easier to edit.

*Between Weeks 1 and 2 learners will shoot their first video.

Week 2:
- Basic editing skills, including:  cutting, b roll, jump cuts, transitions, overlays, intros, outros, music, subtitles, titles, and more.
- Tricks to make videos more exciting to watch.
- Music in video, including where to find non-copyrighted music.

*Between Weeks 2 and 3 learners will edit their first video.

Week 3:
- How to make a Thumbnail that gets clicks.
- Answering editing questions. 

*Between Weeks 3 and 4 learners will make a thumbnail for their video.

Week 4:
- Actually designing and posting a channel on YouTube.
- Learn how keywords make your video easier to find.
- Posting your videos, including inserting cards and end screens.
- Monetization - how and when will you start making money on your videos.

*By the end of Week 4 learners should have a video to post and knowledge to create their channel and to keep going!

The teacher will be available via classroom comments and messages between classes to answer any questions that the learners have while working on their videos.

YouTube's policy is that a person must be 13 to have their own channel.  If your learner is under 13 they'll need you to create the channel under your name.  It's also easiest to have a gmail/google account to create a YouTube channel.