This is a beginner’s guide to Canva which covers much of the basic functionality of the app, whilst providing a thorough grouding in some of the more complex features. Learning the methods provides a solid foundation for designers, creative marketing and advertising professionals, students and in fact anyone who needs to produce professional looking multimedia content without having a professional design background. The course introduces the features, functions and methods of the app. The course also provides detailed, step-by-step demonstrations in two tutorials that you can use to follow along, using the free resources available on Canva. Content: Section 1 Getting started - An introduction to the Canva app, subscription levels and features. Section 2 Understanding the Canva user interface and all the key features.A brief guide to several of the available pro level features in Canva. Section 3 - Find and Use Templates Templates are central to the Canva experience. This section gives a brief guide to how to find and use them.A brief guide to several of the available pro level features in CanvSection 4 - Worked Demonstration - Working with Templates and VideoFrom start to finish - how to design a Youtube thumbnail in Canva using resources available on the site. Section 5 - Using Apps in CanvaUploading Videos via Google DriveSection 6 - Worked Demonstration - Designing Print ProductsFrom start to finish - a tutorial on how to use templates, and the design workspace to create products and prepare them for print. Section 7 - Working with Video and AudioHow to design, edit and export a video from scratch inside Canva. How to use a template to create a video and add audio all from inside Canva. Section 8 - Using Styles in CanvaHow to use styles to achieve your desired creative direction in Canva.
