About Course

This course teaches the basics of good design using Canva and Inkscape. You will learn type, spacing, colour and layout, then use them on real jobs such as posters, social posts and a simple logo.

Johan Pretorius guides you through each step. You can study online or book a co-study desk at Leerruimte in Rondebosch and ask questions in person.

What Will You Learn?

  • Practise your new skills with exercises and worked answers
  • Plan and organise your projects step by step
  • Get friendly, fast support from your tutor in the class chat
  • Downloadable notes and files for every project

Course Content

Introduction to Design Basics
This topic covers the basics you need before the practical lessons. Read the short summary, then work through each lesson in order at your own pace and check your answers.

  • Hello & Welcome
    02:53
  • Course Overview and Outline
    02:53
  • Areas of Graphic Design To Explore
    02:53
  • Spacing, Alignment and Colour
    04:05
  • Adding text in Canva
    02:53
  • Choosing fonts and colours
    12:11
  • Steps to Your First Canva Design
    00:00
  • Quiz – Graphic Design Basics with Canva and Inkscape

Visual Communication Fundamentals

Building Clear Layouts

Starting Out As a Freelance Designer

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