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Be a Graphic Designer: Beginner to Advanced in 10 Weeks | Digital Art

In only 10 weeks, learners will go from complete beginner in graphic design to making a wide range of designs like invitations, t-shirt mockups, YouTube thumbnails, posters, advertisements, and more! Grow digital artists computer skills!
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What's included

10 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. Optional: Learners may not always finish and may want to add to their designs after class.
Assessment
Informal assessments are optional and available upon request at the midway and end point of the course. If you would like to receive an assessment of a learner's progress, please forward a copy of the projects that they have already completed in a private message to the teacher and they will respond with a short written explanation of what the learner is doing well and where they can improve. The assessment will not include a numerical or number grade.
Certificate of Completion
included
Grading
Pass/Fail grades are available upon request to learners.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
In only 10 weeks learners will go from complete beginner in graphic design to making a wide range of designs like invitations, t-shirt and mug mockups, stop-motion animation, posters, advertisements, and more!

Week 1: Collage
Week 2: Invitation
Week 3: T-Shirts
Week 4: Posters
Week 5: Brochure
Week 6: Advertisements
Week 7: Social Post
Week 8: YouTube Thumbnail
Week 9: Animation
Week 10: Slideshow

During this camp 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.  

Parents will need to sign learners 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).

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.  

If you are looking for a class for ages 15+ please visit the following: https://outschool.com/classes/be-a-graphic-designer-beginner-to-advanced-in-10-weeks-for-teens-15+-r6OR5OZx?usid=kbmCYv4Y&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
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.
learning goal

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Collage
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Invitation
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
T-Shirts
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Posters
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parents will need to sign learners up for a free Canva account before class. Parental consent is required.
Supply List
Learners will need to have an adult register them for a Canva account.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Canva
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New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mrs. Burks
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jaricha B.
Master's Degree in Psychology from Capella University
Ms. Delilah
Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University
Ms. Cassandra, MSM
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from UANE
Ms. Monserrath M.
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Escuela Normal Superior de Michoacán
Fer Vega-Medina
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Frostburg State University
Amaya Hatcher
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
Ms. Delilah
Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F. Austin University
Jaricha B.
Bachelor's Degree from Western International University
Ms. Cassandra, MSM
Associate's Degree from Rasmussen University
Erin Hulme
The teacher is an experienced professional graphic designer.

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$110

for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min

Completed by 324 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-7 learners per class

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