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

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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.