Be a Graphic Designer: Beginner to Advanced in 10 Weeks | Digital Art
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursProjects
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
includedGrading
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.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 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:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Psychology from Capella University
Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from UANE
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Escuela Normal Superior de Michoacán
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Frostburg State University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F. Austin University
Bachelor's Degree from Western International University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Rasmussen University
The teacher is an experienced professional graphic designer.
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Live Group Course
$110
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 324 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-7 learners per class