Canva Creators Camp: Graphic Design for Beginners Middle School
In this 5 day camp, your learner will be introduced to the basic graphic design principles using Canva for Education to design posters, logos, infographics, and will create a final portfolio of this week's projects!
Kathie Harsch
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(68)
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What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Apply code: HARSCJ56CB5 at checkout for $5 off. SPECIAL NOTE: It is helpful for students to be logged in to Zoom with one device to watch the teaching and a second device to follow along and create their Canva digital art. Students can also click back and forth between browser tabs. In this 5 day camp, your learner will be introduced to the basic graphic design principles using Canva for Education to design posters, logos, infographics, and will create a final portfolio of this week's projects! In this 5 day beginners course, students be introduced to basic graphic design principles as well as how to use Canva. Each day will include a project created in Canva for Education. Day 1: Typography & Posters Learners will be introduced to graphic design theory about fonts and how to use them in designs, using Canva. By the end of this class, they will have designed a poster. Day 2: Color and Color Palettes for a Logo Learners will be introduced to graphic design theory about color theory, and color palettes. By the end of this class, they will have designed a logo using the color palette they create. Day3: Shapes and Lines & Chart Creation Learners will be introduced to graphic design theory about shapes, lines and making charts. By the end of this class, they will have designed an infographic chart about themselves. Day 4: Adding Images to a Presentation Learners will be introduced to graphic design theory about adding images to a presentation. Additionally, they will be using the other things they have learned in class so far to make a 3 slide presentation by the end of this class. Day 5: Compilation of Images for a Presentation Portfolio Learners will be introduced to graphic design theory about compiling the images they have created so far and create an animated presentation Portfolio of what they've created in class. Class is structured as follows: 1) Greetings and Expectations 2) Mini-lesson about a design theory concept 3) Learn to apply that skill in a Canva project 4) Sharing learner creations 5) End of Class announcements Learners will receive a Canva for Education link to join this class. All projects can be turned into me in the Teacher tab inside the Outschool classroom. They can also be shared weekly as a comment with other classmates in the Outschool classroom tab.
Learning Goals
Students will learn some graphic design basics along with Canva skills in typography, color theory, design, and compilation through hands-on learning projects.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents, students will need a private Google account Google login. I will give students a link to Canva for Education which will allow them to use more of the tools, etc. that are often not available in a free account.
SPECIAL NOTE: It is helpful for students to be logged in to Zoom with one device to watch the teaching and a second device to follow along and create their Canva digital art. Students can also click back and forth between browser tabs.
Supply List
Google account for learner not a school-based account. I will share a Canva for Education link students can join using their guardian account. SPECIAL NOTE: It is helpful for students to be logged in to Zoom with one device to watch the teaching and a second device to follow along and create their Canva digital art. Students can also click back and forth between browser tabs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2022
4.9
68reviews
Star Educator
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of South Florida
As a writer, business owner and teacher I use Canva everyday for just about everything. The class image and the video you see in all of my courses are created in Canva. I also have 3 years of teaching experience in graphic design as well as certifications in Adobe Photoshop and Business education.
I've also been a language arts and creative writing teacher for the last 27 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$108
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 52 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
2-4 learners per class
