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Program Details
Program Starts:
Application process is now closed. New cohort will be announced for early 2021
Age:
10-16 years old
Program Duration:
2 Weeks
Effort:
21 hours in a virtual class with required home study time
Cost:
AED 3,699
Language:
Arabic and English
Introduction
The Youth YouTuber Program is designed in partnership with Nas Academy, where we will transform youth into responsible, impactful content creators in 2 weeks.
Is This Program For You?
This unique, high-energy program is about doing, experiencing and communicating. It will equip youth with storytelling and content creation skills so that they can create stories that resonate and impact. This is an experience that will change their life, and help them create the change we all want to see in the world.
What Will You Learn?
- Confident communication
- Positive values
- Scripting and storytelling
- Shooting video
- Video editing
- Online safety and managing feedback
- Publishing your story
Curriculum
The programs are designed to cover modules
Week 1 | Learn scripting, storytelling and basic shots
All of the essential ingredients that help you execute each step needed to produce three incredible videos. We don’t waste any time getting you behind the camera, and bringing your brand to life.
- Everything you need to know as a beginner about videos
- Gear 101 – Everything you need to know about equipment
- Step-by-step how to write 3 engaging scripts
- How to captivate your audience with your script, language, and creativity
- Learn how to make your videos come to life with incredible sounds, lights, and visuals
- How to direct like a pro and become your own personal Steven Spielberg
Week 2 | Master on-camera presence and advance script writing, beating “The Algorithm” and reaching your core audience
We use the magic of editing to turn your three videos into cinematic masterpieces. Discover where and how to post your videos for maximum impact. Tools to effortlessly reach your brand’s core audience.
- Become a video wizard with the power of editing
- Using music and effects to bring extra emotion and feeling out of your video
- How titles and keywords will make all the difference in getting your videos ranked
- Why your audience is one of the most important parts of your video
- The secrets of video monetization and winning against the algorithms
- How to grow a loyal audience
Instructors
This program is designed by a group of the brightest global minds specialized in this field, from academics, experts, and influencers, with a wide international reputation.
Education Partners
Program FAQs
You are only required to be below 16 years of age to join the Youth YouTuber Program.
Our online classrooms are delivered live by instructors at timings listed in the program schedule. New Media Academy’s learning experiences are designed to give you access to on-going support from our acclaimed instructors throughout the program. The online classrooms are also a space for you to be inspired by everyone’s passion and encourage you to pursue yours.
The program schedule is available on our website. It clearly outlines your commitment required to successfully complete the program including the duration, pace and effort.
Everyone will receive a UAE-recognised KHDA certification of attendance upon completing the program, and a jointly issued certificate from New Media Academy and Nas Academy that you will be proud of for the rest of your life.
You will need a few things for the virtual classroom:
- A computer, Windows or iOS. You will need a minimum of 20 GB free space, or access to an external hard drive.
- Any digital camera or even your mobile phone.
- If you have a microphone, great!
- A good internet connection, preferably 50 Mbps upload and download. If you’re not sure, check with your internet provider.
- Lots of time, inspiration and passion to complete the coursework, writing, shooting and editing that you will need to do between classes.
You will make a minimum of two fun videos during your course
No, we aim to make the learning experience as enjoyable and practical as possible, to give you the necessary hard skills to walk away with. The instructors will push you to work very hard throughout the course.