The 5 essential steps to creating an online Illustration course

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This step-by step guide will help you discover the steps to making an online illustration course in CreativeMindClass, a free tool used by top creators.

 - Start creating your online illustration course

Creating an online illustration course whether you're new to teaching or an experienced professional, can be overwhelming. From the initial idea to research, and video production to the launch, there are many factors to consider. A good plan is crucial to success because it lets to organize all aspects and allows you to concentrate on creating a memorable learning experience for your students.

 In this article we'll teach you the five essential steps to creating the most successful online illustration courses...

1. Online course plan Create a space to develop your online course

2. The topic of your course: Determine what and who you'll teach

3. The outline of the course Plan every course you'll need to take

4. Content delivery Make video clips, downloadable files, and exercise

5. Your course website Convince your viewers to purchase using text and visuals

 1. Online course plan

Find a location to create your online course

A typical online course might be scattered across social media, websites and payment sites, as well as messages emails, laptop folders. The central online course brings all the various elements into one convenient place. It can change throughout the course's duration. course but usually comprises:

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

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

1. Simply click My Classin main menu to open it.
2. Click the Add a Class button to create the course.

 2. The topic of the course

Decide what you'll teach and whom you'll be teaching.

The process of creating an online course in illustration can be stressful as you need to find something people will want to buy. A well thought-out subject matter will set you up for success.

An course topic can be a straightforward but impactful idea for creating your ideal course for those who are interested. Illustration is your thing; you have your knowledge, skills, and experience that people are willing to pay for. You're now ready to take a look at your work more closely, and then put it in the words of others.

 First, open the Class page

There's a Class page tab in the Class. Then click the class page tab to open it and start adding your course name and description.

 How to do it within CreativeMindClass

1. Click on the Class Page tab to view it.

 Indicate what you are expected to teach

What kind of illustration are you working on? What is it that you enjoy about it? What do others come to you for advice about? What would you like to study? This can help you identify a subject that you are most comfortable with and makes the creation of your course time much easier.

 Give your course a name

A clear, catchy, and benefit-focused title helps readers make a swift decision. It draws their attention and makes them stop scrolling and say, "Yes, I want to buy this!". Make use of powerful words that create a reaction is what makes them read, click and buy.

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

1. Type CLASS TITLEto give your class a name. For example "Surrealistic illustration with the intention of telling a story".

 Craft an deal (and identify people who would purchase it)

What can people be able to learn? Do you want to focus on shooting or editing? Are there any potential students for this course? What particular high-pain issues do you address? Do any of your competitors offer similar programs? As you work on the idea, you must find someone who is motivated enough to spend money to take the course.

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

1. Write a CLASS DESCRIPTIONto communicate your your.

 You've finished the course subject!

Once your topic has been completed, you can present a a powerful and realistic offer for your Illustration online course. Remember, you can make multiple classes that explore various topics in your course and then test them.

Next, we'll make a plan of action so that you won't miss a thing in the recording of your video...

  3. Plan of the course

Create each lesson plan you'll need.

The entire illustration course may seem daunting. The process of sorting through a myriad of information is a source of uncertainty as you decide what needs to be included in an online illustration class. However, a clear course outline will make sure the course is manageable.

The plan of the course is a do-to list of all the videos you'd like to make on the day of filming your course. It usually contains a list of particular lessons, including notes on content information as well as learning objectives, so that you won't miss a single thing.

  Then, you must open the Lessons  

The Lessons tab in the Class. Select the Lessons button to launch it up and start creating your lesson plans.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the LESSONS tab to display it.

  The things you're covering  

The first step is to list the primary topics and the elements you wish to discuss. It could be as simple as the introduction of yourself, your greatest work, your material overview and hands-on projects, finishing the project and editing it, closing. Don't get into specific details yet. What can you learn in a video lesson lasting 3 to 10 minutes?

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the the ADD LESSON click to make a new lesson.
2. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE. Example: "Introduction".
3. Include 10-20 lessons in your program. For example "Materials", "Inspiration", "Class project", "Conclusion"etc.

  Listing the learning outcome  

The heart of the course outline. This is where you write down the most important elements of each lesson that you wish to record. Consider specific learning outcomes and the content that can answer the questions of your viewers or figures out the gaps not met by your competitors.

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. Browse through the "Inspiration" lesson.
2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "Explain the inspiration behind your illustrations, provide illustrations, inspiration sources methods for finding inspiration, exercises: finding an inspiration".

  Go from messy to organized  

You might have created a course outline that you are now finding to be too long or not clear enough. If there is a lot of things to be covered, you should consider breaking your course into sections. Remove the lessons that don't have a clearly defined learning goal. Try to be ruthless at this stage so it doesn't become a time-consuming task.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Add Sectionbutton to add a section.
2. Type Section title. For example "Let's start" section for "Introduction" and "Inspiration" lessons.
3. Include additional sections in your lessons.

  Reference it on the day of recording for video  

The way you used to do it was print your to-do list to refer to on the filming day. However, these days, a to-do list can be easily accessed via phones or laptops. This way, you can make sure that each lesson is completed or adjust the list as needed.

  You've finished the course outline!  

Now that your course outline is complete, you are prepared for your video recording.

Next, we'll discuss how to distribute and store your content...

  4. Content delivery

Prepare videos, download files and work outs.

Once you've got a outline of your course in place now is the time to begin thinking about how you can present each element of your online illustration course.

Video lessons are engaging, engaging entertaining content that provides a fantastic learning experience for online students. One of the best ways to present learning outcomes is to mix different multimedia: videos screens, recordings on screen, presentation as well as audio and handouts as well as exercises.

Look at your lessons list. What method fits best to deliver the learning outcomes for each lesson?

  Then, you must open the Lessons  

The Lessons will be listed in the Class. The Lessons tab is the first to open it and start by adding media to each lesson.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

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

  Video to each lesson  

Videos are the most engaging approach to communicate your message. They can take on different formats, such as presentations or screen recordings that contain audio. It does not mean you have to sit present in front of the camera every minute of the day.

Videos can be made at home with the skills that are already in your hands. After you've completed creating and editing your videos there are a variety of short quality, 16:9 video files to upload. Remember the superior quality of the video. It must have a resolution of 1080p.

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. In LESSON In LESSON, choose VIDEOlesson kind.
2. Upload a video to your PC.
3. Add a video to every class.

  Add a downloadable file  

Downloadable documents are an excellent addition to your lesson. Downloadable files make your content exciting, entertaining and interactive. They also leave your impression on the pulpits of your students and workstations. When you upload an additional image to your class your students are able to download the file, print it or fill it out, or edit it.

You can create video lessons using worksheets, additional documents or native documents. Make downloadable documents using programs like Procreate Pages/Word Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop or Canva. The combination of downloadable files and an exercise enables students to bring their own files to a lesson and get your feedback.

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

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to the tab titled Content
2. Make sure to click DOWNLOADABLE FILE to transfer your document.

  Include an exercise in an existing lesson  

Exercises can be a powerful method to help students achieve their learning goals. They engage students to learn by performing. Such active learning typically consists of an activity that is measurable as well as instructor feedback.

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 tasks? What brainstorming activities could you include? What's the end-of-course assignment in your class?

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. Go to the tab for Content of the lesson
2. Click EXERCISE to make an exercise for your pupils.

  Have students share their artwork and receive your opinions  

A course online in illustration asks for a classroom or lesson project. When you add such exercise that your students are able to apply the techniques they learned during the class, and then upload them to CreativeMindClass which allows you to provide the feedback.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Navigate to the tab titled Content
2. Click EXERCISE to generate an exercise.
3. Type TITLE. For example "Mixing words and worlds".
4. Description of the type. For example "In this activity, we'll generate images by using random phrases. It will fire your imagination and will make it fun to put things together which aren't from the same place. If you're satisfied, post it below the lesson and receive feedback". Upload Exercise
5. If your student has uploaded the task, you can go to students' workto provide your feedback.

  Create an online community in support of your class  

Feedback and activities for learning are the initial steps towards creating a community that is engaged around the online course you offer. It is possible to stop there or enhance the learning experience of your students up a notch. This helps to improve your business's performance and expand the reach of your brand.

What can you do to engage your students? What kind of content do you typically share to social networks? What advice would you like to share about gear, composition, or even software? One way to keep your students engaged and motivated to finish the course are daily posts which provide ideas in the final work.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

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

   It's time to prepare the contents!

Once your material is done, you now have an online course that is highly effective. It needs a home.

We'll then make copy, and then upload the images to the course's site...

  5. Course website

Make your readers buy using text and images.

You've just recorded your video, and you know you've created an amazing lesson. You're now ready to package and market your lessons. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to build your own website (sometimes called a sales page or an e-commerce site).

A site which is simple and focuses on benefits will help convince people to take your course. What makes someone pick you over another course? It's all about what you can offer to your client. Well-converting course pages typically include attractive copywriting and images that highlight all the benefits and closing with an easy call-to action.

  To begin, first, go to the website  

Click on the Website to load it, and to include your headline, images as well as copy.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Websitein Main Menu to launch it.

  Grab the visitor's attention  

Your website need to get the message across quickly before your potential customer is able to move on.

The first thing they read is your headline. It describes what a visitor will get from your online illustrated course. It clearly describes the advantages of your course.

Be sure to keep it brief, punchy, and clear. The most effective way to ensure that the headline stays shorter is to use the headline with a second one. This can be similar to the end of a sentence or an additional sentence supporting the principal statement.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click Edit button located in Welcome section.
2. Write a Headline. Example: "How to design fantasitic, dreamlike drawings".
3. Use the SUB-HEADLINE. For example "Discover your creative side and draw an image with a lot of energy".

 Add inspiring visuals

Include the hero image (or background videos) in the upper part of your website for the course to make it easier for visitors to understand the services you offer.

What does the hero image says about the advantages of your class? Put students in a situation which demonstrates the benefits they could anticipate from your class. If you've developed a class that focuses on making book illustrations, you can make a collage or a background video using the finished illustrations. The visuals should be large, crisp, and high-quality.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the on Edit button on Welcome section.
2. Click HERO image, BACKGROUND VIDEO or ANIMATIONto add your visuals.

 Start your course

Include some general information regarding your course of study.

What is it? What is the duration? How many lessons do you provide? Are you able to give bonus materials? What is the course's project? Who is the course for?

The information provided helps people who visit the page to quickly comprehend what they're buying.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the "Edit" button located in the Overview section.
2. Type Header. As an example, "3 Classes".
3. Type PARAGRAPH. Example "Enjoy watching 3 classes. Discover your own creativity ".

 Highlight benefits

The benefits clearly stated will convince people. Provide more detail on your program, the results of the course, as well as its importance.

What will they acquire? What are the benefits of the course for students? What are the changes they undergo? How do you tackle the problems?

One of the easiest ways to emphasize advantages is to create the benefit in a concise, simple and concise heading. After that, you can add a sub-header that supports the principal assertion. Then, in the paragraphs, write shortly about the key learning outcomes, and describe in simple words the value that you are able to provide.

One way to draw attention to the advantages is by using an eye-catching illustration or photo.    BErxfnhsvRhYXZaTNQb

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to edit button located in the Benefits section.
2. Type Header. Example: "Unlock your creativity potential".
3. Type the SUB-HEADER. As an example, type "Discover".
4. Write a PARAGRAPH. In this case, for example "Learn to express your intention by creating an illustration. We'll help you discover your gem and transform it on a drawing. Be creative, start dreaming and speak up ".
5. Click SECTION IMAGEand upload your image.        TIP: Make sure you focus on 3 main benefits. Make the text brief and easy to hold your reader's interest. Circle back to remove anything that's hard to follow.

  Give an "try before you buy"  

A person who's scrolling to buy your online illustration course's webpage wants an inside look at the contents. It's exciting and gives potential students a peek at what's to come from a course. This can assist them in deciding which course would be suitable to their needs and interests.

Create an amazing promo trailer to catch the attention of more students and increase your revenue. As a promo trailer it is possible to create a stunning and exciting video lasting 30-60 seconds.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Select My Classin main menu to open it.
2. In Class, Click the Class page tab and it will open.
3. Hit VIDEO TRAINERto upload your promotional video.

  Use it to share with your viewers  

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

But another type of work starts! Now is the time to share your work to your target audience. Include the URL on your site or social media account, your blog or email address, and start the promo campaign.       PRO TIP: Before you announce the course to your audience, make sure that the class, all lessons, and exercises are publicly available.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Select Settingsin the main menu, then click Settings to open it.
2. Copy the CreativeMindClass web address.
3. Make sure you share the lesson with the audience.

  You're all done!  

Hope this guide has can help you organize your life and also gave you room to make an enjoyable learning environment for your students.

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