Online course for kids aged 8–12
Video Creator Lab
Format
online, 1 lesson per week
Duration
75 minutes
Level
beginner → confident video creator

The Magic of Video Creation
This course helps children tell stories through video — using frame, sound, rhythm, and emotion.
Kids learn to film, edit, and style their videos for different platforms: from short vertical clips to mini-movies and creative presentations.
At Skillsford, the screen becomes a space for ideas, creativity, and inspiration.
The course develops digital literacy, creativity, and confidence in public self-expression.
Children learn structured thinking, clear communication, and meaningful use of technology.
Skillsford shows them that video isn’t just entertainment — it’s a way to share their ideas with the world.
Course Program
Module 1. The World of Video Content
Where video “lives”: YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Content formats and how to find your own style
Online safety and digital culture
Your first concept: what story do you want to tell?
Module 2. Scriptwriting & Storytelling
How to generate ideas and write a script
Story structure: beginning, action, ending
Storyboarding — planning your future video
Module 3. Filming & Composition
Basics of framing, composition, and lighting
Vertical vs. horizontal video: when and why
Filming with a phone and webcam
Practice tasks: “My Day”, “Interview”, “How It Works”
Module 4. Editing & Sound
Working in CapCut: trimming, transitions, subtitles, music
Voiceover and audio recording
Effects, rhythm, and video mood
Module 5. Formats & Publishing
TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels, and presentation videos
How to adapt one video for different purposes
Creating thumbnails, descriptions, and end titles
Module 6. Skillsford Video Showcase
Final editing, polishing, and exporting the project
Presentation of works at the Skillsford internal festival
Feedback, awards, and motivation
After the course your child will:
Understand how different video formats are created and where they’re used
Be able to film and edit videos—from short clips to presentation-style projects
Develop clear speech, confidence, rhythm, and a sense of composition
Master editing, sound, and visual effects
Create a final video project adapted to multiple platforms
Receive the Skillsford Junior Creator (Video) certificate

Course Instructors

Dmytro Lytvyn
“Every video is a small way to say something important to the world.”
My favorite moment is when a child sees their edited video and says: “I made this myself!”
We don’t just record — we learn to find stories in every frame.
We talk about meaning, emotion, and how to express yourself beautifully on screen.

Alina Sokolovska
“When a child speaks in their own voice, it’s always inspiring.”
I teach children to tell their own stories through video.
We study structure, editing, sound, and — most importantly — confidence in front of the camera.
They begin to understand that video is not just content, but a language of self-expression.







