Lesson Plan: Introduction to Canva
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to create a basic design
using Canva, apply text and images, and understand the fundamentals of graphic
design principles.
Materials Needed:
Computers/tablets with internet access
Projector/screen for demonstration
Handouts with Canva tips and shortcuts (optional)
Duration: 1 hour
Lesson Outline:
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome students and introduce the topic of graphic design using Canva.
Explain the importance of visual communication and the role of Canva in
creating designs easily.
2. Getting Started with Canva (10 minutes)
Demonstrate how to access Canva (either through the website or app).
Walk through the registration process (if necessary).
Show the main features and tools available in Canva, such as templates,
elements, text tools, etc.
3. Hands-On Activity: Creating a Poster (30 minutes)
Step 1: Choosing a Template
o Instruct students to choose a poster template from Canva’s library that
matches a given theme (e.g., promoting an event, raising awareness
about an issue).
Step 2: Customizing the Design
o Guide students through the process of customizing their chosen
template:
Changing background colors or images
Adding text (using different fonts, sizes, and colors)
Inserting images or illustrations from Canva’s library or
uploading their own
Step 3: Applying Design Principles
o Briefly discuss basic design principles such as balance, alignment,
contrast, and proximity.
o Encourage students to apply these principles to their designs (e.g.,
ensuring text is legible, images are relevant and not overcrowded).
Step 4: Saving and Exporting
o Show students how to save their work on Canva’s platform.
o Demonstrate how to export the final design in different formats (e.g.,
PNG, PDF) depending on its intended use.
4. Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)
Invite students to share their posters with the class (either by displaying on a
screen or printing them out).
Facilitate a brief discussion on what they learned, any challenges they faced,
and what they enjoyed about using Canva.
5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)
Recap the key points covered during the lesson.
Encourage students to reflect on how they might use Canva in the future for
personal or academic projects.
Homework/Extension:
Assign students to create a different type of design (e.g., social media
graphic, business card) using Canva and bring it to the next class for further
discussion and critique.
Assessment: Assessment can be informal during the sharing and feedback session
where you can gauge students' understanding based on the quality of their designs
and their ability to articulate design choices. Optionally, you can create a rubric
outlining specific criteria for design quality, creativity, and adherence to design
principles.
This lesson plan aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of
Canva's capabilities and basic principles of graphic design, setting them up to
explore more advanced features and techniques independently.
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