An Introduction to Graphic Design and Creating Products Using Canva (Level 1)

Curious about graphic design? Learn to create eye catching postcards, posters, and mugs using Canva. Go beyond just pulling together random images, through developing an understanding of the relationship between color, images, and fonts. Students will use the free version of Canva to complete a series of projects, many of which can be printed for free at home.

Each class begins with a brief welcome and share before the teacher introduces the project and concepts of the day. Students will learn design technique and marketing principles. The teacher will use a slides and a screen share demonstration to facilitate a conversation with the students. Following, the instructions, students will then focus on their own designs.  By the end of this course, students will have a basic understanding of graphic design, how to use common photoshop techniques, how to create printable products, and how to create digital products.

This is not a "how to use Adobe Photoshop" course. It does not use photoshop and it does not focus on removing images using the photoshop erasure tool. 

Canva contains many templates. Students will learn how to modify these templates and to create new templates. This class does not teach students how to make their own font. 

This class is suitable for:
- Students looking to explore graphic design.
- Students interested in creating fun social media images.
- Students curious about creating their own products.
- Artist looking to express themselves in a different medium.
- Young entrepreneurs looking to create digital content.
- Art curious students (no art experience is required)

This class is great for:
- Students who have are interested in uses images to create
- Students who are willing to try learning a new skill
- Students who are seeking a supportive in-class writing environment

Class Overview:
- Welcome & Share
- Design Technique & Concepts for Product of the Week 
- Student Designing
- Project Feedback