Course description

Week 1: Introduction to Canva and Basic Design Principles

Day 1: Getting Started

• Introduction to Canva
• Creating an account
• Navigating the Canva interface

Day 2: Design Fundamentals

• Understanding design principles
• Choosing colors and fonts
• Working with grids and layouts

Day 3: Creating Your First Design

• Designing a social media post
• Adding text, images, and shapes
• Saving and exporting your design

Day 4: Working with Templates

• Exploring Canva templates
• Customizing templates for your brand
• Using templates for various design types

Day 5: Collaboration and Sharing

• Collaborating on Canva projects
• Sharing designs with others
• Exporting designs for different platforms

Week 2: Intermediate Canva Techniques

Day 6: Advanced Text Editing

• Typography tips and tricks
• Text effects and styles
• Creating text-based designs

Day 7: Image Editing in Canva

• Uploading and managing images
• Basic image editing tools
• Creating photo collages

Day 8: Working with Shapes and Icons

• Adding and customizing shapes
• Utilizing icons and illustrations
• Designing logos and symbols

Day 9: Designing Marketing Materials

• Creating flyers and brochures
• Designing business cards
• Introduction to print-ready designs

Day 10: Interactive Presentations

• Building interactive presentations
• Adding animations and transitions
• Exporting presentations for web or video

Week 3: Advanced Canva Features

Day 11: Data Visualization

• Creating charts and graphs
• Designing infographics
• Making data-driven presentations
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Day 12: Branding with Canva

• Setting up a brand kit
• Applying consistent branding
• Creating brand guidelines

Day 13: Advanced Collaboration

• Teamwork and collaboration features
• Real-time editing and feedback
• Version control

Day 14: Canva for Social Media

• Designing social media graphics
• Scheduling and automation tools
• Analyzing social media performance

Day 15: Designing for Print and Web

• Creating print-ready designs
• Exporting designs for web
• Preparing designs for different print materials

Week 4: Projects and Portfolio Building

Day 16: Designing Ebooks and Reports

• Creating ebooks and reports
• Adding interactive elements
• Exporting PDFs

Day 17: Designing Infographics

• In-depth infographic design
• Storytelling through data
• Infographic best practices

Day 18: Advanced Branding Projects

• Designing letterheads and envelopes
• Packaging design
• Merchandise branding

Day 19: Portfolio Development

• Showcasing your work
• Building a Canva portfolio
• Tips for freelancers and entrepreneurs

Day 20: Final Projects and Presentations

• Students present their final design projects
• Feedback and critique
• Graduation and certification

Throughout the course, regular assignments, quizzes, and hands-on projects should be assigned to reinforce the learning. Additionally, encourage students to explore Canva's extensive library of resources, including articles, tutorials, and design inspiration to enhance their skills further.

What will i learn?

• Graphics design knowledge
• Free Canva Student Premium Account
• Certificate
• And more

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