Design Mastery: Canva
Master Visual Storytelling and Design with Confidence!
Course Content
Design Mastery introduces students to the fundamentals of design using Canva, a popular graphic design tool. Learn the essentials including the user interface, templates and sizes for different social media platforms, elements, fonts, colour palettes, and effects. Using hands-on practice exercises, participants will also learn about various design styles, negative space, content management, backgrounds and textures, and effective use of graphics to create Instagram and Facebook posts, presentations, and videos. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create visually appealing designs across different mediums in Canva with confidence and skill.
Introduction to the UI
Get acquainted with the basics of design principles and learn how to navigate and utilize Canva’s user interface effectively.
Design 101
Explore various design styles, understand the concept of negative space, manage content effectively, and learn about backgrounds, textures, and the effective use of graphics.
Video & Presentations
Discover the features and tools available in Canva for creating captivating videos and presentations. Learn how to create engaging visual content for your audience.
Practice Week
Create compelling Instagram and Facebook posts, a captivating presentation, and an engaging video reel to hone your design skills.
Course Objectives
Each course is designed to equip entrepreneurs, business owners and employees with the skills needed to increase productivity, problem solving abilities and marketability. With access to digital training 24/7, individuals can learn at their own pace, at the time that works best for them. If you’re just starting out or need to brush up on your skills, these free courses are a great place to launch from.
Understand the Fundamentals
Enhance Efficiency
Improve Customer Experience
Foster Innovation
To register, email rachelmartin@tworivers.ca
Joshua Crasto
Your Instructor
With 5+ years of experience in marketing and advertising for SMEs, Joshua Crasto is an experienced salesperson, design expert and instructor who excels in driving revenue growth and forging strong client relationships.
As the Founder/CEO of Hyper Monkey Media, currently working with Smashing Pixels, Joshua seamlessly merges marketing strategies with captivating design elements, resulting in highly effective campaigns. His multifaceted expertise, dedication and strategic thinking make him a valuable asset empowering businesses and equipping aspiring designers with all the tools needed to excel.
Stepping into his newest role as a design basics instructor, Joshua looks to help students and clients, confidently navigate the world of design and marketing.
