Canva 201

Part 2: Graphic Design Basics

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  • Last updated January 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM by sweethometc
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Graphic Design Basics

In This Task…

You will be introduced to some basic design elements to create the best projects for your class.

Your Task…

  1. Watch each video below and use the “Template Link” to practice each feature or tool showcased.
  2. Note: you will be asked to upload several pics from these tutorials.
  3. Make It Pop (01:44)
    2. Template Link - - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAuEl3UFw/BDwmJUf5q-a4K4oB5gIB7Q/view?utm_content=DAGAuEl3UFw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
  4. Color Wheel Basics (1:58)
    2. Template Link - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAuIqZ8Kk/tqxzZzVFcozSWEdOFvyOBQ/view?utm_content=DAGAuIqZ8Kk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
  5. What the Font (01:52)
    2. Template Link - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAuGC9a9c/45fxshqPzPftshCuDtwMYw/view?utm_content=DAGAuGC9a9c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
  6. Opposites Attract (02:02)
    2. Template Link - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAuJj8CG4/iNZ3sIazKhc_OzsLVbpdCQ/view?utm_content=DAGAuJj8CG4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

Evidence of Learning…

  1. From the four tutorials, select your two favorite examples.  Upload a pic of each.

All posted evidence

Use the "triadic scheme" to pick 3 colors that are equal distance from each other on the color wheel!

dmcwhite 9 months ago

Using font that is a color that is opposite of the color on the color wheel of the background!

dmcwhite 9 months ago

Posted Image

mricupito 9 months ago

Posted Image

mricupito 9 months ago

Sans Serif with Serif Font and constrasting & complementary color choices

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bonnie-lorentz 9 months ago

These examples are what I created using Canva to show how tall text vs. short text compares along with using two different types of text.

diana-calandra 10 months ago

This is one example of using tall text with short text along with simple colors. Keeping the image simple and to the point.

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diana-calandra 10 months ago

Font in Design on Canva

sharon 10 months ago

Color in design on Canva

sharon 10 months ago

poster using contrast

lfeyes 10 months ago

Contrast!

lfeyes 10 months ago

Posted Image

cutzig 10 months ago