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Course Content & Materials

Each Artist/Instructor will act as Course Administrator and
will be responsible for uploading their own courses to the
Thinkific platform, or finding technical help to do so if needed.
CONTENT INSTRUCTORS Create
COURSE ADMIN Section – accessible to Instructors

This is where you will set up your Course on the Academy website (login and Profile instructions will be provided). NOTE: All content created in this form will automatically be sent to the Site Admin.

THINKIFIC IMAGE+VIDEO SIZES
Images must be the sizes listed below or will not display properly

Instructor Profile:
• Your name, Email, Title (add your medium(s), separated by dashes eg. Mixed media – Paperclay – Porcelain)
• Bio: add short biography – 100 words max
• Instructor image: 500px x 500px (must be this size)

CONTENT MATERIALS
Course Landing page banner: 1440px x 720px
(NOTE: do not add text on your Landing banner)
Course Card: 760px x 420px (thumbnail image on Academy Homepage – add your name and Course Title to the artwork)

Course Card and Landing page examples
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ACCESS THE ACADEMY ARTWORK GUIDES
• Click on the button below after you have watched the Artwork Guide videos to learn how to use the online Landing Banner and Course Card Master guides.
• Special category medallion icons (FREE, ARCHIVE, LEGACY) are available to add to your Academy banner and Course Card.
GO TO COURSE ARTWORK GUIDES DOWNLOAD MEDALLIONS

ARCHIVE & LEGACY COURSES
Archive: Current Artist Members’ older class content, videos, tapes, or DVDs are still relevant and have value for students.
Legacy: Deceased members can also have Legacy Courses on the Academy, managed by heirs or given to NIADA for our management.

PROMO VIDEO:
Create a promo video to use on your Course Landing Page and upload it to your folder in the Academy Google Drive for the Site Admin.
IMPORTANT! Please label the video file ‘Promo’ with your Initials and shortened Course title. (eg. Promo-CM-ABean.mp4)

COURSE VIDEO SPECS:
• Codec: h.264 (required)
• File Type: mp4 (recommended)
• Resolution: 1920px by 1080px (recommended)
• Bitrate: 5,000–8,000 kbps (recommended)
AUDIO:
• Codec: AAC (Advanced Audio Codec)
• Sample rate: 44.1kHz
• Channels: 2-channel Stereo (not surround)

REDUCE VIDEO FILE SIZE (recommended by Thinkific)
Before uploading use HANDBRAKE to reduce the file size without lowering the quality.
https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030375034

Click on the logo below to visit the NIADA Academy website for examples of currently available courses

NIADA Academy logo

CONTENT FOR THE SITE ADMIN
LANDING PAGE – accessible only to Site Admin

This is the Sales page for your Course(s), each will have a dedicated Landing (Sales) page. The Site Admin will create this for the Instructors.

  • Instructors will supply Site Admin banner image for their Course Landing page: 1440px x 720px (See links in COURSE ADMINS section)
  • Instructors are responsible for uploading their Promo Video and files to their folder on the Academy Google Drive and labeling the video ‘PROMO’.
The Site Admin will need the Course information from the form below:

Below is your Course content form.
Each Artist/Instructor will act as Course Administrator and will be responsible for uploading their own courses and content to the Thinkific platform or finding technical help to do so if needed. Only the Site Admin can create a Course Landing page. Instructors are to provide the Site Admin with as much detailed information about their Course as possible and upload their files.

WATCH THE ARTWORK GUIDE VIDEOS BELOW

Learn how to use the online Landing Banner and Course Card Master guides to create your images for the Site Admin.

VIDEO Pt.1 = Landing Banner

VIDEO Pt.2 = Course Card

CREATE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
Create a Private Facebook Group for your Course to connect with your Students and share their progress. How To Create A Facebook Group
Customize your Group URL: You can edit your Facebook Group URL link, so it has your Course name — it is not necessary but makes it easier to find. Be sure to include your Facebook Group link in the ‘Welcome Letter’ on the form.

  • Do this in your Facebook Group Settings > Customize Group – Click on the PENCIL icon
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/12345678910123456 (change this number to your Course)
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/AName-CourseTitle

Promote your Course!
The Course Landing page is your “Sales” webpage to showcase and promote your Course. This is the first-page potential students will see and learn about the Course you have to offer. Adding a short promotional video along with interesting images will encourage students to enroll.

Offer a discount to Students and/or NIADA Members
Contact the Academy Site Admin (Chris Chomick) to create your Gift Certificate Coupon Code.
Include the following information:
For (person or Event) – Discount amount ($ or %) – Instructor Name – Course Name – Expiration date

Academy spring Courses – March 15, 2023 timeline
 January 15: Proposal Deadline  January 31: Content Upload Deadline  February 15: Registration goes Live
 March 15: Spring Courses are Live  N/A : NO – Zoom Meet & Greet  N/A : NO – Farewell Show & Tell
PLEASE NOTE: Your Course will not be published until this form is submitted to the Academy Site Admin
Provide as much complete information as possible about your Course

ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED (if it does not apply, add ‘N/A’ or ‘None’ to avoid error message)

    INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

    Artist/Instructor

    Your Email

    Medium(s) you work in separated by dashes eg. Mixed Media – Paperclay – Porcelain)

    Your Bio (required-if first submission) add a short biography – 100 words max - Enter 'N/A' if you have previously submitted your bio
    700

    YOUR COURSE CONTENT FOR THE SITE ADMIN

    PROMO VIDEO

    1. Will you have a Promo video on your Course Landing page? Instructors must upload the PROMO video to your folder on the Academy Google Drive.
    Yes - I will have a Promo video and will upload to Google DriveNo Video

    2. Promo Video file name: (eg. Promo-CMeder-ABean.mp4)

    COURSE INFORMATION

    3. Course Title:

    4. Course Description: Provide a brief description of your Course
    500

    5. Media Category: Choose one. Indicate the primary medium used in this course
    Air Dry ClayFiber ArtFired ClayMixed MediaPolymer ClayResinWoodOther (include in description)

    6. Course Type: (Choose one. Please refer to definitions below)
    A: Interactive (multi-media)B: Self-directedC: Student Choice
    Type A: Interactive Course
    Multi-media courses which may include any or all of the following: still photos or drawings, videos, PDFs (text and/or images), PLUS added interaction between teachers and students, including these possibilities: email questions and answers, online Discussions (via Thinkific), community rooms (such as Facebook), scheduled “Live” Q&A or lessons (such as on Zoom or Facebook Live)
    Type B: Self-directed Course
    Same as Type A but no Instructor interaction. Courses may run perpetually. Or they may have been launched as a Type A and changed to Type B after their duration as interactive is over.
    Type C: Student Choice
    Students can choose to purchase the course as Type A (Interactive/higher price) or Type B (course materials only/lower price). If the Instructor plans to offer interaction scheduled on a recurring basis they can also offer Type B purchasers an add-on coupon for just the interactive component that could be used for any future scheduled interactive sessions series

    7. Special Category: (check all that apply) NO: Special CategoryA: Academy EventB: FREE Course (No Cost)C: ARCHIVE: Current Member's older class content, videos, tapes, or DVDs are still relevant and have value for students.D: LEGACY: Deceased members class content - Please list beneficiary of any income at the end of this form, or donate to NIADA

    [A] SPECIAL ACADEMY EVENT OR INSTRUCTOR REQUESTS

    - Incentives: to signup during the Event, such as other added content, previews, or gifts.

    - Special price button: The coupon code is part of the Course URL, so the discount is immediate. I would like the reduced price applied at checkout
    Include the following: Course Name - Regular price - Reduced price - Expiration date (eg. $20.00 off until MONTH/DAY). The code/button will be ineffective/removed after the expiration date.

    - Gift Certificate: Offering a discount for your Course (email JPG to your students) I will need a Gift Certificate
    Include the following information: For (person or Event) - Discount amount ($ or %) - Course Name - Expiration date

    - LIVE EVENT: Please add your Zoom schedule date(s) to the spreadsheet [ LINK TO ZOOM SCHEDULE ]I have added my Zoom Schedule

    AFTER THE EVENT: Remove the following from my Course after the Special Event No changes required
    800

    8. Course Format: (choose one) DemonstrationLectureTechniqueFull project

    9. Course Date: When will your course be available?
    When loading your course be sure to add the date to your Course Setting Drip Schedule or default to accessible upon purchase.

    10. Course Duration: Length of time to complete your Course, or if a short demo or lecture (eg. Hours, days, weeks, number of Lessons) -or- No time limit

    11. What will Students learn? Describe what Students can achieve from taking your Course (eg. technique, complete figure)
    400

    12. Instructor/Students interaction: Check all that apply:
    Answer questions via emails“Live” Interaction (eg: Facebook Live, Zoom)Private Facebook Group/Community RoomOne-on-One Coaching (or small group)No Interaction

    - LIVE Interaction: Please add your Live/Zoom schedule date(s) Will include in Welcome email

    13. Class Size: Do you want to limit the number of students that can enroll in your course? (Some types of interaction, such as zoom, may become cumbersome with too many students.) No Limit -or- Maximum number of students:

    14. Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Youth (indicate age group) All levels welcome

    15. Required skill(s): List required skills to take this Course (eg. basic sculpting and sewing skills) No special skills required
    400

    16. Supplies and tools: List of supplies or tools (if list is long upload a PDF below) No supplies or tools required
    500

    17. Is there a Course Kit available? Check all that apply (not download) (Students will email you directly for purchase information)
    YesKit is RequiredKit is OptionalNo Kit

    18. Downloads: List of downloads (eg. Videos, Sewing patterns, Lesson PDFs) No Downloads

    19. COURSE CURRICULUM [on Academy website]: All the Chapters and lessons that you assemble when creating your Course on the Academy website will automatically funnel to your Landing page. Think of setting up your Course like a Book: Chapter (subject) Lesson (content)
    EXAMPLE: CHAPTER 1: Building the Armature
    –LESSON 1: Braiding Armature Wire –LESSON 2: Using Wood Dowels –LESSON 3: Assembling the Armature

    20. Welcome Email: Please provide a brief Welcome letter to your students (see below as example) Include your Facebook Group link and/or Zoom schedule date(s)
    If residing outside the US we suggest including: Please note that I live in [country], so I might not immediately answer your email.
    2000

    21. Language If not in English, what language is your Course in?
    Course content is not dependent on spoken or written word instructions. (videos and images only)I will supply English translations and subtitlesI would like help from the Academy to get translationsI am satisfied to only sell to students who speak my language

    22. Questions or Comments: Additional information or questions not addressed
    500

    23. Presence on the Academy: After you load your course and request to publish, it will remain as an offering on the Academy until you remove it or pass away. You can direct the Academy to remove your courses after you pass on, or if you'd like your teaching legacy to continue long-term, please set up a beneficiary name and contact or verify that post-mortem benefits are to be donated to NIADA.
    My post-mortem income from Academy courses is to be donated to NIADAPlease remove my Course Content from the Academy in the event of my passingI have a beneficiary of any income from my Course Content

    UPLOAD your files for Site Admin:

    After submitting the Course Content form, upload your Course files:
    [1] Promo Video  [2] Landing page Banner  [3] Course Card  [4] Profile image (if first-time submission), and  [5] Supply List PDF (if needed) to your Course folder on the Academy Google Drive (click the button link below). IMPORTANT! Label the file(s) with your name!

    Upload files to your Course folder on Academy Google Drive