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Exploring Graphic Design With Canva

In this short course, students will learn to use Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows kids to easily design anything they can dream of without the need for extensive software.
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What's included

7 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. Each week, the learner will explore a concept in Canva. After a brief lesson, the class will go into "studio time" where learners will start a project in class based on the concept being taught. Learners are welcome to continue their project at the end of class if they wish but there is no formal homework or assessments. The main purpose of this class is to learn the capabilities of Canva and gain experience with its different features.
Grading
There are no formal grades in this class but feedback is available as needed and upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Is your child a budding graphic designer? Unlock their creativity and enroll in this seven-week graphic design course! This course will introduce your child to Canva, a user-friendly, web-based graphic design tool.

🍎 What Will Be Taught
This class will introduce learners to the versatile design platform Canva, covering a range of creative applications. They will begin by exploring pre-designed templates and creating their own, followed by a deep dive into Canva's toolbar and exporting options. Learners will craft social media graphics, design visually appealing presentations, and create dynamic videos and reels. Additionally, they will discover unique uses for Canva, such as designing greeting cards, calendars, and posters, and will enhance their designs using Canva's AI-driven features.

🎨 Class Structure
This seven-week course is structured to keep young learners motivated and engaged throughout the journey of graphic design. Each weekly session is designed to build on the previous one, gradually expanding your child's skills and creativity.

🖌️ How the Class Will Be Taught
Each week’s lesson will begin with a live demonstration of the concept by Miss Suzanne. Once the concept is demonstrated, students will be given “studio-time” to explore templates, create, ask questions and share their work with their classmates. 

👩🏼‍🏫 Teacher Style
In this course, I keep demonstrations concise to ensure students have ample creative time. Doing so fosters an ongoing dialogue, and I encourage students to ask questions as they explore new tools. My ultimate goal is for each child to feel confident in their abilities to create graphics using Canva.

🙋🏽 Teacher-Student and Learner Interaction
The size of this class is kept small to ensure personalized attention and interaction. The class is also nurtured as a collaborative environment to encourage peer learning.

🧠 Prerequisites
No prior graphic design experience is required to join this course. All your child needs is a computer and a Canva account. Your child may choose to use a free Canva account or opt to upgrade to a pro account to unlock all premium graphics. Your child may also be eligible for an account upgrade through the Canva for Students program (message me for more details!)
Learning Goals
Learners will navigate Canva's toolbar with ease.
Learners will create eye-catching social media graphics.
learning goal

Syllabus

7 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
The Power of Templates!
 Discover the ease of Canva's pre-designed templates, and learn to create your own! 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding the Toolbar & Exporting
 Learn to navigate Canva's tools and how to share your creations with friends and family. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Social Media Graphics
 Dive into the world of social media design as your child crafts eye-catching graphics perfect for platforms like Instagram and Facebook. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Presentations
 Learn to make visually appealing presentations for school projects or reports. 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Learners will need to create either a free, student, or pro account with Canva in order to participate in this course. Each week a new concept will be demonstrated on the Canva platform and students will be given allocated "studio time" to create, collaborate, experiment and ask questions. During week 7, students will also need access to Google Sheets in order to fully participate in the AI magic part of this course.
Supply List
Students will need to create an account on Canva.com before the first class session. They may choose to use the free Canva account or opt to upgrade to a pro account to unlock all premium graphics. Your child may also be eligible for an account upgrade through the Canva for Students program. Contact Miss Suzanne for more information about Canva for Students.

Students will also need a Google account and access to Google Sheets for week 7 of this course.
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Joined July, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
Miss Suzanne is an experienced web designer, blogger, and educational content creator. For years, she has been utilizing Canva to craft captivating social media graphics, engaging videos, and educational resources. Miss Suzanne has also conducted numerous teacher professional development sessions, guiding educators on using Canva to create compelling content for the classroom.

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$10

weekly or $70 for 7 classes
1x per week, 7 weeks
40 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-7 learners per class

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