Course

Be a Graphic Designer:
Beginner to Advanced in 10 Weeks

In only 10 weeks, learners will go from complete beginner in Canva graphic design to making a range of designs like invitations, t-shirt mockups, YouTube thumbnails, posters, advertisements, and more! Grow digital artists computer skills!
  • Live meetings
  • 1x per week, 10 weeks
  • 30 min
  • Live meetings
  • Ages: 13+
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Class Experience

  • Live Group Class
  • 10 live meetings
  • Homework: Learners will work on finishing details of their drawings after class.
  • Projects: In this project-based class, learners will create the illustrations for a children's book.
  • Letter Grade: Available upon request. 
  • Certificate of Completion: Available upon request.
During this course, we will explore the following Canva features: 

Templates - Canva has thousands of free ready-to-use templates for designs. I will show learners how to access them but we will also create our own designs from scratch.  

Elements - Canva has an extensive selection of elements and we will explore many of the various element types and learners will be taught to search for the type of elements that they would like to use.  
 - Lines and Shapes
 - Graphics
 - Photos
 - Videos
 - Audio
 - Frames

Text - Canva has a wide range of text styles available. Learners will learn to insert various text types and change font, size, color, and spacing.  

Backgrounds - Learners will learn how to insert backgrounds and remove image backgrounds. (If they have the basic version of Canva they can look on but it doesn't have this functionality)

In this class, learners will be able to design alongside the instructor to create their own graphic design. The teacher will screen share a design that she is creating as learners use their creativity to create their own design.  

Class Features

By the end of the course, learners will have a collection of original, high-quality designs that they can use for their graphic design portfolio

Project-Based Learning:

Every lesson results in a tangible, creative design project.

Skill Progression:

Each class builds upon core concepts, allowing learners to grow at their own pace.

Creative Freedom:

Students are encouraged to express their individuality and design style.

Supportive Instruction:

Step-by-step guidance ensures every learner can succeed.
Overview of

Learning Goals

Learners will understand how to utilize Canva graphic design software.
Learners will understand how to insert a variety of elements including photos, graphics, shapes, etc.
Learners will understand how to insert and format text and change its font, size, color, and spacing.

Meet the Teacher

Ms. Amaya holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Graphic Design, with a Minor in Art History and Theatre. She brings a diverse creative background and hands-on experience in both traditional and digital media. Her professional expertise spans visual composition, color theory, typography, and layout design. In her Graphic Design classes, Ms. Amaya provides step-by-step instruction in digital design tools and creative techniques, guiding learners through practical projects that strengthen their technical abilities and artistic style.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies are needed for this class? 

Canva
Laptop or Computer
Learners will need to sign up for a free Canva account before class. Learners will need to be logged into their Canva account prior to the start of class. (The learners can fully participate in the class with the free account. The teacher will demonstrate some of the things that can be accomplished with premium features).

Pre-Requisites

Learners must be proficient in using the computer. Learners will need basic computer skills including an understanding of drag and drop and how to conduct this task on their device. They will also need to know how to navigate multiple windows if they are using Canva on the same device that they are logged into the classroom.  
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