About Course

This course at Vaardig College introduces you to graphic design using Canva. You will learn how to choose fonts, colours and layouts that look neat and get your message across.

It suits small business owners, school leavers and office staff who need posters, social media posts and simple flyers. Classes are practical, and you finish with a small portfolio of your own work, guided by our design lecturer Priya Naidoo.

What Will You Learn?

  • Practise your new skills with hands-on exercises (worked answers included)
  • Organise your work in a clear, simple structure
  • Get friendly and fast support from your lecturer in the class Q&A
  • Downloadable notes, study guides and templates for every project

Course Content

Introduction To Graphic Design
A short summary to help you prepare for the lessons in this topic. Read it before you start, so you know what to expect and what to have ready for class.

  • Hello & Welcome
    02:53
  • Course Overview and Plan
    02:53
  • Areas of Graphic Design To Explore
    02:53
  • Spacing Alignment & Color
    04:05
  • Adding text to your Canva design
    02:53
  • Understanding colour and layout
    12:11
  • Steps to a Design Career
    00:00
  • Quiz: Introduction to Graphic Design with Canva

Visual Communication Fundamentals

Building Clear Layouts

Starting a Career in Design

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