Mastery in Canva Tools
Objective
The course is designed to equip a student, common person, working Professionals and who wants to create visually appealing projects, presentations, images, creative, Videos and webpages. It provides theoretical background as well as in depth practical approach of canva tool.
Target Audience
Graduate or Post Graduate in Arts, Commerce , Science, Engineering and Management Stream.
Duration of Course
8 weeks
Credit Weight
2 Credits
Certificate
The participants will be provided with a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Career Advancement
Canva is a powerful design tool that opens up a range of career opportunities, especially in the fields of design, content creation, marketing, and education. While Canva itself is a tool, proficiency in using it can be part of various job profiles like Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager, Content Creator, Digital Marketer, Presentation Designer, Marketing Specialist, UI/UX Designer, Visual Content Specialist and YouTube Content Creator.
Module - 1
- What is Canva and its applications
- Canva dashboard overview Page 5 of 9
- Exploring templates, designs, and categories
- Creating and saving a project
- Introduction to key design principles: balance, contrast, proximity, and hierarchy
- Choosing fonts and color schemes that work well together
- Understanding the importance of whitespace and visual balance
- Working with Canva’s design elements: shapes, lines, and icons
- Adding text and choosing fonts
- Using the color palette and color theory basics
- Layers and alignment of elements
Module - 2
- Uploading your own images to Canva
- Canva’s stock image library
- Cropping, resizing, and positioning images
- Applying filters and adjusting image settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)
- Design a Poster and Use Smart Mockup Feature
- Design a Brochure
- Exploring Canva's template categories (social media, presentations, etc.)
- Customizing templates: colors, fonts, and images
- Changing layouts and repositioning elements
- Saving and exporting templates in different formats (PDF, PNG, etc.)
- Choosing the right templates for different platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest)
- Best practices for social media design (image size, text placement, and branding)
- Adding GIFs and animations to social media posts
Module - 3
- Canva’s video editing tools: trimming, cropping, and adding transitions
- Adding animations to designs
- Using Canva’s library of video templates and stock footage Page 6 of 9
- Exporting videos in different formats
Module - 4
- Overview of web design principles (layout, typography, color theory)
- Canva’s role in web design: templates, elements, and features for websites
- Understanding web design structure (header, body, footer)
- Introduction to wireframing and its importance in web design
- Canva grids and frames for structured design
- Creating placeholders for images, text, and buttons
- Designing clickable buttons and call-to-action (CTA) elements
- Creating navigation bars and dropdown menus
- Using frames to simulate forms and interactive features
- Designing Mobile-Responsive Web Pages
- Structuring multi-page websites (home, services, contact, etc.)
- Ensuring consistency across multiple web pages
- Linking pages together in a mock website using Canva
- Exporting designs for web development (PNG, PDF, or shareable link)
Learning Management System (LMS) Panel:
- Lifetime Access: Students can log in securely at any time.
Course Features
- Live Online Classes: Engage in real-time sessions with instructors
- Interactive Sessions: Participate in discussions and Q&A to enhance learning.
- Practical Sessions: Apply concepts through hands-on activities.
- Class Recordings: Access recordings of live classes for review at your convenience
- Self-Learning Videos: Benefit from pre-recorded videos to reinforce learning.
- Digital Course Materials: Receive a soft copy of all course content.
- Assignments: Complete practical assignments to apply your knowledge.
- Practice Assessments: Test your understanding with practice quizzes.
- Final Assessment: Evaluate your overall progress with a comprehensive exam.