Course Content
Design Mastery: Volume 2, is an immersive, hands-on course designed to help you master visual storytelling and design with confidence! Whether you want to enhance your social media game, create captivating presentations, or dive into video editing, this course will give you the skills to shine across platforms.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore various design styles, make the most of negative space, manage content effectively, and enhance your creations with backgrounds, textures, and graphics. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to create visually appealing designs in Canva, ready to elevate your Instagram, Facebook, presentations, and more.
The Digital ToolBox
Dive into the world of Canva with our expert instructor, Joshua Crasto. From the basics of the user interface to all the tools at your disposal, we’ll guide you through creating stunning designs. Get ready to unleash your creativity with this digital toolbox! It’s packed with everything you need to craft stunning designs.
Introduction to Canva
Getting started with Canva? In this video, we’ll explore the Canva User Interface and guide you through the process of embarking on your design journey.
Editing Photos in Canva
Here’s a quick guide to editing photos with Canva. We’ll cover all the tools and how to use them, from filters to manual editing.
Canva Elements
Get ready to explore the world of Canva elements! Learn how to use them like a pro and find them easily. We’ll also dive into the exciting world of Pro Elements.
Exploring Fonts
Here are my top tips for using fonts in design. In this video, you’ll learn how to use font families to make your design look more polished and professional.
Background Remover Tool
Here’s a quick tutorial on how to use the background removal tool to create dynamic elements.
How To Use Mockups In Canva
Here’s a quick guide to using Canva’s Mockups app. It’s a great way to show off your designs and mock up your print designs.
Canva Apps
Have you heard about the magic of apps in Canva? They’re a game-changer that can totally take your designs to the next level. In this video, we’ll dive into what these apps can do and how they’ll help you create stunning designs. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s get started!
Canva Shortcuts
Here are some shortcuts to make your design process a breeze. And here are some hotkeys to make your life a whole lot easier!
Colour Palettes
Let’s kickstart your brand design journey! The first exciting step is creating a captivating colour palette. Here’s how you can do it with Canva.
Brand Kits
Make it simple for yourself with Canva brand kits. Use Brand Kits to make sure your designs are totally brand-approved!
Designing Letterheads
In this video, we’ll guide you through creating a professional letterhead for your business using Canva. Let’s get started!
Creating for Facebook
Creating content for Facebook using Canva? Here’s a step-by-step guide with a walkthrough of the user interface and explanations of using templates.
Creating for Instagram
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to begin creating content for Instagram using Canva.
Creating Reels and Stories
Creating content for Stories, Reels & Tiktoks using Canva? Here’s a step-by-step guide with a walkthrough of the user interface and explanations of using templates.
Lets Do Animations
Join us on a journey into the magical world of animation for videos and presentations in Canva! These animations will breathe life into your content, making it engaging and captivating. Let’s dive in!
Lets Do Transitions
In this video, we’ll dive into the world of transitions for videos and presentations in Canva. These transitions can take your content from boring to awesome! Let’s get started!
Creating Business Cards
Let’s kickstart your branding journey! In this video, we’ll guide you through crafting a business card that perfectly represents your business.
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.
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