Student Initiated Learning - Imagine, design, create on Canva by Tom

What is Vector vs Raster graphics?

looneycentral — 2024-06-05 06:41:35 UTC

Simple tips that go a long way

looneycentral — 2024-06-05 08:13:48 UTC

Canva is powerful…
Take note of the guiding principles that will get you to insanely simple but Great designs

10 myths about graphic design and 1 things you need to pay attention to

looneycentral — 2024-06-05 23:31:34 UTC

Love this article, it’s a great read to see how we fall into traps that trip us up in creating something (everyone really can create).

I have extracted the short advice from this article below. Do read it still. Totally worth it.

Navigating Canva

looneycentral — 2024-06-29 05:54:11 UTC

Getting around Canva is easy. Take a look at the guide below to explore how to get started in Canva.

looneycentral — 2024-06-29 06:02:15 UTC

Canva is a great place if you want to create really engaging graphics for a variety of use cases.

From posters, infographics, personal brand logos to videos and motion, you can do it all in Canva.

You will of course need to sign up for a free account first to begin.

We recommend downloading the Canva app on your iPad.

Conversely, you can use the web version on a web browser like Safari.

In this Padlet, we will explore how we can:

Get around the user interface
Create an online presentation or download it onto Keynote
Create an infographic
Create a video
Use the graphics from Canva in the productivity apps from Apple. This includes Notes, Keynote, Freeform and many more

Check out the Videos and PDF versions of the guides attached in each section.

My favourite list of the tips above

looneycentral — 2024-06-29 06:06:21 UTC

There are so many great design principles in the article. Honestly, I may not get most of them, but I really like a few. And if I can master them, the impact is already noticeable

Keep designs simple
Limit your fonts to one family
Use a small colour scheme
Keep it consistent with similar elements on every page
Use hierarchy to order your content
Imitate and create what appeals

How to make Presentations?

looneycentral — 2024-06-29 06:17:59 UTC

You can create presentations in the Canva app and run it online

You can also download the presentation onto your device to be opened in Keynote or Powerpoint.

Take a look at the guide below.

Getting around Canva PDF

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 17:26:08 UTC

Getting Around Canva Video Guide

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 17:27:04 UTC

Presenting with Canva PDF

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 17:27:45 UTC

Creating an infographic PDF

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 17:30:31 UTC

How to make infographics?

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 17:37:23 UTC

Creating an infographic could not be easier. There are many templates and elements such as fonts, graphics, and images you can manipulate to achieve the look and feel of your product.

Take a look at the guide below to get started.

Get the Canva App

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:09:07 UTC

Using Canva outside Canva

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:18:59 UTC

You can access the various graphics, images, frames, backgrounds and more for your own use in other apps on your device.

Download your creations as jpeg, png or even gifs to share with others on your social media or other apps such as Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Notes and Freeform. It is as easy as Copy and Paste after you have downloaded it.

Take a look at the guide below.

SVG, PNG JPEG, GIF? What's up?

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:25:51 UTC

If you aren't a 100% sure what they are don't fret. Here's a little explainer on what each format is and when should we be using them.

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:31:25 UTC

Getting back Home

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:39:47 UTC

Look for other items to make your design better

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 18:41:01 UTC

Creating Digital Elements PDF

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 19:53:35 UTC

Making Videos with Canva

looneycentral — 2024-06-30 19:59:06 UTC

Making use of the templates and wide array of graphics, you can upload and easily make your videos standout.

From there you can export them into a video editor like iMovie to further edit and add sound effects, music and narration if you like.

Creating Videos with Canva and iMovie

looneycentral — 2024-07-01 13:30:59 UTC