Influencer and Content Creator
How to become an influencer: finding a niche, making photos, short and long video, podcasts and streams, growing a community, earning from brands and products, following the disclosure rules, and running a creator business.
- Years
- 4
- Courses
- 34
- Credits
- 102
- Ready now
- 32
This program follows the structure of a four-year bachelor's degree in digital media and content creation. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1 Creator First Year
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-101 | The Creator Economy | 3 | Ready |
| VIS-101 | Visual Design and Composition | 3 | Ready |
| PHOT-101 | Photography I: Camera and Exposure | 3 | Ready |
| WRIT-101 | Academic Writing | 3 | In development |
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-110 | Finding Your Niche and Personal Brand | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-120 | Writing for Social Media | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-130 | Smartphone Photo and Video | 3 | Ready |
| BUS-220 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | Ready |
| PSYC-104 | Introductory Psychology I | 3 | In development |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-201 | Platforms and Algorithms | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-210 | Short-Form Video | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-220 | Storytelling and On-Camera Presence | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-230 | Graphic Design for Social | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-202 | Social Media Analytics | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-211 | Long-Form Video and YouTube | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-240 | Podcasting and Audio | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-250 | Livestreaming | 3 | Ready |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-301 | Audience Growth and Community Management | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-310 | Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-320 | Advertising Disclosure, Law and Ethics | 3 | Ready |
| FILM-420 | Media Law, Copyright and Releases | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-302 | Monetization | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-330 | The Creator Business: Contracts, Money and Taxes | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-340 | Influencer Marketing Campaigns | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-350 | Creator Wellbeing, Burnout and Online Harassment | 3 | Ready |
Year 4
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-401 | Building a Media Company and Team | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-410 | AI Tools for Creators | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-420 | Niche Specializations | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-430 | Crisis Management and Reputation | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-440 | Experiments and Creator Strategy | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-450 | Responsible Content: Children, Families and Sensitive Topics | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-460 | International Audiences and Localization | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-499 | Creator Capstone: Launch and Grow a Channel | 3 | Ready |