Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Graphic Design and Canva
Students will begin by understanding the importance of graphic design and getting familiar with Canva’s interface. They will explore fundamental principles like alignment, contrast, and balance. Activities include an introduction to Canva’s tools and creating a basic design element.
Lesson 2
Designing Invitations
Students will learn the elements of design to create personalized invitations. The lesson covers the use of color, fonts, and images. Students will design an invitation for a fictional event and share their creations with the class, discussing their design choices.
Lesson 3
Flyer Design
This lesson focuses on developing skills to create attractive and effective flyers. Students will learn about layout and typography, then apply these concepts to design a promotional flyer for a school event. A peer review session will allow students to exchange feedback.
Lesson 4
Creating Comic Strips
Students will combine text and images to tell a story by designing a short comic strip based on a given theme. The lesson will cover narrative in design and include a group discussion on storytelling techniques. Students will create and share their comic strips.
Lesson 5
Poster Design and Introduction to Animation
In the final lesson, students will explore advanced design techniques and basic animations. They will discuss the impact of visual hierarchy and balance in poster design, create a poster for a school activity, and get a brief introduction to simple animations in Canva. The week concludes with a review of projects and a showcase of student work.