How to create a Photography Course Outline: Step by Step

Nov 29, 2022

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This step-by step guide will help you learn the process of creating an online photography course outline with CreativeMindClass A free program used by top creators.

 - Start your course outline

Course outline guide example

 How do you create an outline of your course in four easy steps

Plan each lesson you require.

The entire process of planning the online photography course can be daunting. Trawling through the plethora of information can lead to confusion about what should be included in an online photography course. But a clearly defined plan of the course will ensure that the course is manageable.

An outline of your course is a simple but incredibly efficient method of planning your online course lessons. This is similar to a "to-do" list of all the videos you want to make on the day of filming the class. It usually contains a list of particular lessons, including notes on content information as well as learning objectives So you'll never forget any details.

In this tutorial will teach you the practical way to create a course outline using CreativeMindClass. It is possible to create an outline and then refer to it on the video recording day to ensure that you don't miss any details. There's also an online template to aid you to start in only a couple of minutes.

  This guide will help you follow these steps.  

  1.         List the things you're writing about
  2.         List the individual learning outcome
  3.         Make use of the course outline blueprint
  4.         Change from messy to neat
  5.         Refer to it on the video recording day

 1. List the things you're covering

Start by listing the core topics and the elements you wish to discuss. This could include introducing yourself, displaying your finest work, a course overview, gear, lighting, the hands-on aspect of your project, editing in post production and a final. You don't need to go into the specifics yet. What can you learn in 3-10 minutes video lessons?

List the things you're covering

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

  1. Design a class new for your outline for your class.
  2. Click the LESSONS tab to display it.
  3. Click the ADD LESSON click to start a new lesson.
  4. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE. Example: "About myself".
  5. Incorporate 10-20 lessons into your class. Like "Course Overview", "Equipment", "How to master composition", "Editing", "Conclusion"etc.

TIPS: It's better to write down the subject quickly and type the lesson titles without thinking too much. It is possible to change them later.

 2. Make a list of the specific learning outcomes

It's the core of your course outline. It's where you list all the important points for each lesson that you wish to record. Consider specific learning outcomes and content that answers the needs of your students or figure out what gaps aren't being filled by the competition.

No worries, no need to wonder where to begin. Below, you will find a blueprint you can use to design the initial lessons of your photography program.

List the individual learning outcomes

 How to do it within CreativeMindClass

  1. Navigate to "Course overview" lesson.
  2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "Course plan, gear, lighting, location, project, editing ".

 3. Utilize the outline of course blueprint

Do you have trouble making your own outline of course? Here's a simple outline with three photography online course lessons examples to help you start.

   1. Design "About me" outline for the lesson

Introduce yourself and display your greatest work.

Creating your first lesson can be quite fun, it's not requiring lots of pre-planning. Introduce yourself by show your finest work. What would you like your students to know about your work as photographer? What is it that inspires you? Why did you take the decision to become photographer? The process helps the students of tomorrow learn essential details about you as photographer.

In addition to introducing yourself, display the photos you have taken. What are your most special photographs? Do they reflect your personality and your work? you do? Perhaps you've won awards or mentions? There's no room for modesty in this article. Your powerful introduction to yourself positions you as a professional photographer and leaves a lasting positive impression.

   How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Design a new lesson.
  2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "My Background, my inspirations photographs showcase, the prize I won in the past year, the magazine which wrote about my works".

PRO TIP: Next to introducing your self, display your photos portfolio. Carefully select 8-12 best images.

   2. Create "Course overview" lesson outline

Discuss what the course will be about, and describe the activities.

In the overview of your course, it is a summary of the course format, mention the practical project(s), inform if it has downloads and material, and create an outline of the things students will be learning. What the course is about? What tools will they require? It makes students enthusiastic about their course. It also aids them in preparing, and manages their expectations.

   How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Create a new lesson.
  2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. For example "Course plan, shooting project, lighting, location, editing files".

   3. Plan out your lessons in instruction

Transfer your knowledge and skills.

Now is the time to begin working on lessons that are based on what you would like your students to learn from you. For the next lessons, think about learning objectives as well as the subjects you'll be covering to achieve these goals. Create your lesson content around clearly defined goals for learning and activities. This is where you determine what your students are supposed to know and retain and devise activities to help them in each stage. What is it that your students must to know? What topics will be covered? What are the hands-on exercises that you can design?

   What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Design a new lesson.
  2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline. Examples include "How can I simplify my scene, What is the rule of Thirds? how to utilize the negative space" (in the "How to master composition"lesson ).

PRO TIP: Write short points and use them as an agenda for the filming time.

 3. Change from chaotic to neat

It is possible that you have put together an outline for your course, but are now finding to be too long or unclear. If there is a lot of things to be covered, you should consider splitting your class into segments. Eliminate the lesson without a clear learning outcome. Be ruthless in this phase to ensure it's not a lengthy exercise.

Go from messy to organized

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

  1. Click the Add Sectionbutton to make a new section.
  2. Type Section title. As an example, you could type "Introduction" section for "About my self" and "Course overview" lessons.
  3. Create additional sections for your lessons .

PRO TIP: Group together your common themes, suggestions, and ideas into sections. Order the lessons within those sections in the most logical method.

 4. Refer to it in the video recording day

The way you used to do it was print the list of tasks to refer to when filming. But these days the to-do lists can be accessed on phones or laptops. It allows you to make sure that each lesson is completed or modify it as you need.

 And you're done!

Once your outline for the course has been completed, you can have a clear plan to record your videos. Follow the below template to set it up within minutes, or read our entire tutorial for how to make an online photography course.

  Get started with your photography course outline  

Begin for free by using CreativeMindClass's simple-to-use templates.

Course outline guide example

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