Cover Art Creations in Canva: Independent Study
An exciting one-time activity where students design custom book covers for their favorite or even for their own stories! Dive into digital design, unleash creativity, and make books shine. Perfect for budding designers and storytellers.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
2-4 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In the Cover Art Creations in Canva class, students will learn the basics of digital design to create custom book covers using Canva. This includes understanding layout, color theory, typography, and the key elements of a compelling book cover. The class will begin with an introduction to Canva and its tools, followed by a hands-on, step-by-step walkthrough of creating a sample book cover. Students can follow along in real-time and ask questions as we go. After completing the guided project, students will be able to start working on their own book covers. Students are able to contact me in order to build a supportive and creative environment where students feel comfortable exploring their ideas. This class not only introduces students to digital design but also helps them unleash their creativity and bring their book cover ideas to life.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, students will be able to use Canva to design professional-looking custom book covers. They will understand key design principles such as layout, color theory, and typography, and apply these concepts in their work.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Cover Art Creations in Canva
Students will learn how to use the basic functions of Canva to create a book cover for their favorite stories. We will also discuss basic design principles such as color theory, layering and more. 1 assignment
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students will need to have an active Canva account. This may require the assistance of a parent or guardian.
Supply List
Access to the Canva website on a computer, phone or tablet.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have had the opportunity to serve in education for more than 15 years. I have worked with students of all ages, utilizing technology and products like Canva to create engaging learning experiences. I am Canva and Photoshop certified and currently work as a middle school photography and digital design teacher. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$25
for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 9-13
