Why This Program is Different

Introduction:
Most courses focus on theory.
This program teaches real YouTube skills for kids and teens:

Key Skills:

• Writing scripts like real YouTubers

• Creating engaging hooks

• On-camera confidence

• Filming with proper lighting, framing, and audio

• Editing using safe tools

• Understanding copyright and ethics

• Uploading videos safely and effectively

Tagline:
Designed for beginners, practical, and creative learning.

What You Will Learn — Week by Week

Week 1 — Introduction to YouTube

• What a YouTuber does

• Types of channels: gaming, lifestyle, comedy, reviews

• How the YouTube algorithm works

• Understanding the audience

• Online safety: privacy, cyberbullying, COPPA
  Activities: Choose niche, brainstorm favorite creators

Week 2 — Copyright & Ethical Content

• Copyright basics (music, images, videos)

• Royalty-free vs copyrighted content

• Ethical YouTubing: crediting creators, avoiding harmful content
  Activities: Pick safe media, safety quiz

Week 3 — Scriptwriting Basics

• Video structure: Hook → Intro → Main → Call-to-action → Outro

• Storytelling and conversational writing
  Activities: Script outline, practice writing, rewrite challenge

Week 4 — Tone & On-Camera Confidence

• Voice: tone, pace, energy, emphasis

• Body language: eye contact, expressions, gestures
  Activities: Script reading, confidence drills, short recordings

Week 5 — Hooks & Audience Engagement

• Grabbing attention in the first 3–7 seconds

• Types of hooks: question, bold statement, surprising fact, visuals
  Activities: Write 3 hooks, record intro clips, class vote

Week 6 — Filming Basics

• Smartphone vs camera

• Framing & shot composition

• Lighting & audio tips

• Simple sets & backgrounds
  Activities: Create a filming setup, record a 15-second clip

Week 7 — Editing Skills

Tools: CapCut, iMovie, Canva, DaVinci Resolve

• Organizing clips

• Trimming & cutting

• Adding captions, music, transitions

• Using B-roll

• Export settings
  Activities: Edit Week 6 clip, get instructor feedback

Week 8 — Publishing & Final Video

• Titles, descriptions, hashtags, keywords

• Thumbnail creation

• Safe uploading (private, unlisted, public)
  Final Project: Create a 30–90 sec final video, class premiere & certificates

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of 8 weeks, students will be able to:

• Write complete video scripts

• Hook viewers instantly

• Present confidently on camera

• Film and edit videos professionally

• Use copyright-safe content

• Apply keywords & hashtags

• Upload videos safely

• Create a full YouTube-style video from start to finish

Who This Program is For

• Kids aged 8–16

• Complete beginners

• Aspiring young YouTubers

• Students who enjoy creativity and hands-on projects