Canva Master Class

1. Introduction to Canva

Lesson 1: Why You Need Canva?

• Understanding Canva's role in modern design
• Who should use Canva?
• Real-world applications for business, marketing, and content creation

Lesson 2: Canva Overview

• Navigating the Canva Homepage – Understanding the dashboard and interface
• Choosing the Right Plan – Free vs. Pro vs. Enterprise features
• How to Search in Canva – Finding templates, elements, and assets efficiently

Assignment 1: Canva Exploration

• Explore Canva and create a basic design showcasing their name and brand colors

2: Canva Fundamentals

Lesson 3: Mastering Canva’s Core Features

• Canva’s AI Tools – How AI enhances creativity
• Design Tools – Shapes, elements, lines, and more
• Images & Colors – Adjusting brightness, contrast, and using color palettes
• Aligning & Layering – Organizing elements effectively
• Downloading, Sharing, & Posting Designs – File formats and social media integration

Assignment 2: Creating a Professional Poster

• Design a promotional poster using Canva’s core tools and color schemes
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• Module 3: Exploring Canva Magic Studio

• Dream Lab & Magic Write – AI-powered design and content generation
• Rewrite, Magic Switch & Translate – Enhancing, repurposing, and localizing designs
• Magic Morph & Magic Media – Advanced AI-driven creativity

Lesson 5: More Magic Tools for Designers

• Magic Eraser & Magic Grab – Removing objects and selecting elements effortlessly
• Magic Animate & Magic Edit – Making your designs more dynamic
• Magic Expand – Adjusting layouts dynamically

Assignment 3: AI-Powered Social Media Post

• Create a social media post using at least three Canva AI tools

4: Brand Identity & Design

Lesson 6: Understanding Your Brand

• Your Mission, Vision & Core Values
• Defining Your Target Audience
• Crafting a Brand Personality

Lesson 7: Creating Brand-Aligned Designs

• Choosing the Right Design Templates
• Style Guide & Styling Designs
• Downloading & Publishing Professional Designs

Assignment 4: Brand Kit Creation

• Develop a brand kit with logo, color palette, and fonts in Canva

5: Designing for Social Media

Session 8: Social Media Graphics & Advertisements

• Editing Images in Canva
• Creating Engaging Facebook & Instagram Content (Posts, Ads, Stories)
• Designing YouTube Thumbnails & Channel Art
• Crafting Infographics for Content Marketing

Assignment 5: Social Media Post Series

• Design a complete set of three social media posts for a brand campaign

6: Videos & Animations in Canva

Session 9: Motion Design & Video Creation

• Video Editing & Recording Studio
• Creating TikToks, Reels & YouTube Shorts
• Tutorials & Promotional Videos
• Animated Social Media Posts & GIFs

Assignment 6: Animated Social Media Ad

• Design a short animated video ad for a product or service

 7: Creating Presentations in Canva

Session 10: Professional Presentations

• PowerPoint Presentation Design – Structuring slides effectively
• Using Charts & Graphs – Data visualization in Canva
• Recording Live Presentations & Sharing with Audience

Assignment 7: Business Presentation

• Design a 5-slide business presentation using Canva

8. Website Design with Canva

Lesson 11: Building & Publishing Simple Websites

• Creating a Website in Canva – Templates and customization
• Building a Homepage & Adding Products/Services
• Comparing Canva Websites with Other Platforms

Assignment 8: Personal Portfolio Website

• Create a simple portfolio website using Canva

9. Beyond the Basics – Advanced Canva Tools

Lesson 2: Special Features & Creative Tools

• Transform Images, Motion Type, & Font Studio
• Using Replicator, Speed Painter & Choppy Crop
• Voice Studio, Type Cutout & Mockups
• QR Code Generator, Gradient Generator & Melody Muse
• Skew Image, Cartoonify & Emoji Art
• AI-Powered Tools (DALL-E, Imagen, AI Voice)

Final Project: Portfolio Showcase

• Each student will create a complete branding package including:
  • A business logo and brand kit
  • Social media post series
  • Video/animated ad
  • Business presentation
  • Portfolio website

Certification & Course Completion

• Review & Feedback on Final Project
• Issuing Certificates of Completion
• Bonus: Canva Career & Freelancing Tips

Course Outcome:

By the end of this course, students will have mastered Canva’s full capabilities, allowing them to create stunning visual content, animations, videos, presentations, and even websites with ease. Whether for business, marketing, or creative projects, they will be equipped with the skills to build professional-quality designs.