
You will learn about your instructor as well as the course overview and outcomes.
You will learn how these designs set you up for success with greater click-through rates, conversions, and more.
You will learn how to leave a review and star rating on this course.
Learn how to create and set up your Canva account.
You will become familiar with the Canva interface and the major design tools.
You will become comfortable with the minor Canva design tools that allow for photo manipulation, changing color, rotating objects, setting transparency, etc.
You will learn to make any photo have the "look" you want.
You will learn the free design resource websites I use to create my course images and promotional graphics.
Here are all the graphic design resource links I mentioned in the previous lecture.
You will use Canva and create a simple design to introduce yourself.
You will learn how to design a gorgeous promotional image for a Facebook post.
Facebook has some specific requirements for using your designs in their advertising platform.
You will learn what makes for an acceptable Facebook ad.
A list of links and relevant resources for this section.
You will design a Facebook post image by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design a gorgeous promotional image for a Twitter post.
Twitter has some specific requirements for using your designs in their advertising platform.
You will learn what makes for an acceptable Twitter ad.
A list of links and relevant resources for this section.
You will design a Twitter post image by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design a beautiful promotional image for an Instagram post.
Instagram offers some design suggestions to ensure that your ads are successful.
You will learn what makes for a high-quality Instagram ad.
A list of links and relevant resources for this section.
You will design an Instagram post image by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design a professional image for a YouTube channel.
YouTube provides some guidelines that will optimize your channel art for maximum exposure.
You will learn what you channel art should have to look great on all platforms (desktop, mobile, apps, etc.).
A list of links and relevant resources for this section.
You will design YouTube channel art by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design a stand-out promotional image for an online banner ad.
Google AdSense requires ads to meet certain design and quality specifications.
You will learn how what your banner ad designs need in order to succeed.
A list of links and relevant resources for this section.
You will design an online banner ad by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design a high-resolution, print-ready poster for real world marketing.
A poster should attract the attention of a potential customer or new client.
This text lecture contains several poster design tutorials, inspiring designs, and some best practices for designing attractive, high-quality posters.
You will design a poster by copying my example or creating your own by following the principles you learned.
You will learn how to design an great-looking Facebook profile picture and cover photo for personal/professional use.
You will learn how to create a unique iOS or Android app icon ready for upload to the App Store of your choosing.
You will learn how to create dynamic and engaging infographics for personal, work, and promotional use.
Some brilliant thoughts shared on tutsplus.com about designing with conversion in mind.
Several amazing designs shared on wordstream.com that get you new customers in unique ways.
Learn graphic design skills so you can create amazing marketing graphics for free using a fully-featured online graphic design program called Canva. This beginner's course will give you the tools and understanding to design your own promotional graphics that attract customers. I have been doing graphic design for 8+ years and can't wait to show you this amazing free tool.
Create Gorgeous Marketing Designs For Free That Engage And Attract Customers
Valuable Skills That Can Save and Make You Money
After learning the skills in this course, you will never again hire a graphic designer to create your marketing images. Save your money for more worthwhile purposes! The methods you will learn are structured so that you can follow along with the lectures and design alongside me, your instructor!
Canva has so much potential and makes creating incredible images so easy. In the multimedia-filled sea we all swim in, I will teach you the skills you need to stay afloat.
Content and Overview
Intended for beginners, this course will empower you to design wonderful promotional marketing images for Facebook, Instagram,YouTube, and more. You will also learn how to design printed posters and online banner ads as well. Check out the curriculum below for more information on what is offered in this course.
The lectures within this course are recorded in an "over-the-shoulder" format where you will watch my screen as I demonstrate the use of Canva tools and create example designs. Research shows that it is most-beneficial for learners to see new skills modeled by their instructor. You can follow along this way and end up with your own promotional materials at the end.
Start designing with Canva right now! See you in class!