Exploring the Art of Visual Communication with Canva
About This Course
Embark on an insightful journey into the world of visual design with our course, "Exploring the Art of Visual Communication with Canva." This course is meticulously crafted to empower you with the ability to create compelling visual communication projects using Canva, blending typography seamlessly with media elements for impactful designs. Whether you're a budding designer or looking to enhance your professional skill set, this course offers a deep dive into the practical and aesthetic aspects of Canva, teaching you how to bring your creative ideas to life with professional flair.
The course further delves into the creation and evaluation of Canva storyboards and task flows, incorporating modern design best practices. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, you will learn to strategize your designs, effectively employing Canva's wide range of tools and features. Collaborative projects form a core component of the curriculum, allowing you to work with others to enhance the effectiveness of your visual communication. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to master Canva for personal or professional purposes, equipping you with the skills to communicate ideas visually with confidence and creativity.
What You'll Learn
LO1: Develop visual communication projects in Canva, blending typography with media elements.
LO2 – Create Canva storyboards to communicate visual intention to team members and evaluate designs to suggest visual enhancements.
LO3 – Develop strategies for Canva designs, critiquing and collaborating to improve visual communication based on best practices.
Course Outline:
Topic 1: Introduction to Canva and Basic Design Principles
Navigating Canva's interface and features
Principles of typography and logo design
Basics of visual communication design
Creating simple designs and layouts
Experimenting with Canva's text and image tools
Topic 2: Color and Form in Canva Design
Fundamentals of color theory and application
Exploring color schemes and palettes in Canva
The role of forms and shapes in design
Practical exercises on color and form harmonization
Designing for different environments and contexts
Topic 3: Storyboarding and Flow Design in Canva
Techniques for creating effective storyboards
Developing task flows for visual projects
Utilizing Canva for ideation and conceptualization
Case studies of effective storyboard designs
Hands-on exercises in storyboard creation
Topic 4: Best Practices and Aesthetic Analysis in Canva
Understanding and applying design best practices
Techniques for aesthetic and functional analysis
Critiquing and improving Canva projects
Workshop on designing with user experience in mind
Group activities for peer review and feedback
Topic 5: Critical Review and Enhancement Strategies in Canva
Methods for critiquing visual designs
Strategies for effective visual communication
Workshops on enhancing existing Canva designs
Collaborative exercises for peer-to-peer learning
Techniques for iterative design improvements
Topic 6: Innovative Approaches to Design in Canva
Developing innovative design strategies
Exploring advanced features and tools in Canva
Case studies of successful
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Age Group: 21-65 years old