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Elevate Your Presentations with Canva: A Comprehensive Design Workshop
This F2F workshop, is designed for adult learners eager to master smoothen their slides creation, and produce professional and engaging presentations.
Participants will delve into the fundamentals of Canva’s effective presentation design, including visual communication principles like color theory, typography, and layout.
The course offers a thorough walkthrough of Canva's interface, showcasing how to utilize templates, manage projects, and enhance slides with advanced design features such as custom animations and multimedia elements.
Detailed instructions will guide learners through creating, customizing, and finalizing a presentation deck, emphasizing clarity and audience engagement.
This workshop equips individuals with the skills to independently create impactful presentations using Canva, ensuring they leave with the confidence to apply these tools in various professional scenarios. Pre-requisites include access to a computer, internet connectivity, and a Canva account.
Participants will delve into the fundamentals of Canva’s effective presentation design, including visual communication principles like color theory, typography, and layout.
The course offers a thorough walkthrough of Canva's interface, showcasing how to utilize templates, manage projects, and enhance slides with advanced design features such as custom animations and multimedia elements.
Detailed instructions will guide learners through creating, customizing, and finalizing a presentation deck, emphasizing clarity and audience engagement.
This workshop equips individuals with the skills to independently create impactful presentations using Canva, ensuring they leave with the confidence to apply these tools in various professional scenarios. Pre-requisites include access to a computer, internet connectivity, and a Canva account.
Objective
1. Master the Core Principles of Effective Presentation Design
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the key elements that make presentations effective. This includes learning how to engage audiences, structure information for clarity, and use design principles like contrast, alignment, and balance to create visually appealing presentations.
2. Navigate and Leverage All Key Features of Canva
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Canva's interface and tools. Participants will learn how to efficiently find and use features such as templates, images, fonts, and the drag-and-drop editor to enhance their design process and presentation quality.
3. Design Visually Attractive Slides Using Canva’s Tools and Templates
• Learn how to select the right templates and customize them to suit specific presentation needs. Participants will also explore how to effectively use Canva’s design elements to create slides that are not only attractive but also complement the presentation content.
4. Develop Skills to Craft Concise and Impactful Content for Presentations
• Focus on the art of creating content that communicates key messages quickly and effectively. This includes techniques for writing clear, engaging text and using visual aids to make impactful points that resonate with the audience.
5. Construct a Comprehensive Presentation Deck Using Canva
• Put all learned skills into practice by building a complete presentation deck. This objective aims to consolidate the participant's skills in using Canva’s features to assemble a polished, professional presentation that integrates effective design and content organization.
6. Coverting your Canva slides into Powerpoint Presentations
• Discover how you can convert your Canva designs into Powerpoint Presentation or various other formats
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the key elements that make presentations effective. This includes learning how to engage audiences, structure information for clarity, and use design principles like contrast, alignment, and balance to create visually appealing presentations.
2. Navigate and Leverage All Key Features of Canva
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Canva's interface and tools. Participants will learn how to efficiently find and use features such as templates, images, fonts, and the drag-and-drop editor to enhance their design process and presentation quality.
3. Design Visually Attractive Slides Using Canva’s Tools and Templates
• Learn how to select the right templates and customize them to suit specific presentation needs. Participants will also explore how to effectively use Canva’s design elements to create slides that are not only attractive but also complement the presentation content.
4. Develop Skills to Craft Concise and Impactful Content for Presentations
• Focus on the art of creating content that communicates key messages quickly and effectively. This includes techniques for writing clear, engaging text and using visual aids to make impactful points that resonate with the audience.
5. Construct a Comprehensive Presentation Deck Using Canva
• Put all learned skills into practice by building a complete presentation deck. This objective aims to consolidate the participant's skills in using Canva’s features to assemble a polished, professional presentation that integrates effective design and content organization.
6. Coverting your Canva slides into Powerpoint Presentations
• Discover how you can convert your Canva designs into Powerpoint Presentation or various other formats
Outline
Introduction to the Workshop
• Introduction to the workshop’s objectives and structure.
• Brief on the importance of mastering presentation tools like Canva in professional settings.
Module 1: Understanding Presentation Design
• Detailed exploration of what makes a presentation effective, including discussions on audience engagement, information hierarchy, and design aesthetics.
• Overview of visual communication fundamentals: colour theory, typography, and layout design.
Module 2: Navigating Canva
• In-depth walkthrough of the Canva interface, highlighting how to access different features and tools.
• Detailed guide on using Canva’s dashboard, template library, and design workspace.
• Explanation of how to manage projects within Canva, including file organization and version control.
Module 3: Creating Your Slide Deck
• Instruction on starting a new presentation from scratch or using a template.
• Detailed steps for customizing templates, selecting fonts, and incorporating brand elements.
• Tips on choosing and editing visual elements like charts, icons, and photos to create engaging slides.
• Techniques for developing clear and effective slide content, focusing on text placement and content hierarchy.
Module 4: Enhancing Slides with Advanced Design Features
• Tutorial on using advanced design features in Canva, such as grid tools, advanced color palettes, and custom animations.
• Techniques for incorporating multimedia elements like videos, audio, and hyperlinks.
• Guidance on using Canva’s collaboration features for feedback, even in an individual learning context.
Module 5: Finalizing a Professional Presentation
• Strategies for revising and refining presentation slides to ensure clarity and visual impact.
• Overview of presentation preparation tips, including reviewing slide transitions, practicing delivery, and preparing speaker notes.
• Steps to export the final presentation in various formats and tips for online and in-person presentations.
Closing Session: Application and Continuation
• Discuss how to apply the skills learned in real-world scenarios.
• Encourage ongoing learning and exploration of new features in Canva.
• Q&A session for addressing any remaining questions or challenges.
Course Pre-requisites:
• Participants must bring along their own laptop to the workshop venue.
• Use of Google Chrome or Firefox browser for optimal compatibility with Canva.
• Participants are expected to have or create a Canva account prior to the workshop for the hands-on activities.
• Introduction to the workshop’s objectives and structure.
• Brief on the importance of mastering presentation tools like Canva in professional settings.
Module 1: Understanding Presentation Design
• Detailed exploration of what makes a presentation effective, including discussions on audience engagement, information hierarchy, and design aesthetics.
• Overview of visual communication fundamentals: colour theory, typography, and layout design.
Module 2: Navigating Canva
• In-depth walkthrough of the Canva interface, highlighting how to access different features and tools.
• Detailed guide on using Canva’s dashboard, template library, and design workspace.
• Explanation of how to manage projects within Canva, including file organization and version control.
Module 3: Creating Your Slide Deck
• Instruction on starting a new presentation from scratch or using a template.
• Detailed steps for customizing templates, selecting fonts, and incorporating brand elements.
• Tips on choosing and editing visual elements like charts, icons, and photos to create engaging slides.
• Techniques for developing clear and effective slide content, focusing on text placement and content hierarchy.
Module 4: Enhancing Slides with Advanced Design Features
• Tutorial on using advanced design features in Canva, such as grid tools, advanced color palettes, and custom animations.
• Techniques for incorporating multimedia elements like videos, audio, and hyperlinks.
• Guidance on using Canva’s collaboration features for feedback, even in an individual learning context.
Module 5: Finalizing a Professional Presentation
• Strategies for revising and refining presentation slides to ensure clarity and visual impact.
• Overview of presentation preparation tips, including reviewing slide transitions, practicing delivery, and preparing speaker notes.
• Steps to export the final presentation in various formats and tips for online and in-person presentations.
Closing Session: Application and Continuation
• Discuss how to apply the skills learned in real-world scenarios.
• Encourage ongoing learning and exploration of new features in Canva.
• Q&A session for addressing any remaining questions or challenges.
Course Pre-requisites:
• Participants must bring along their own laptop to the workshop venue.
• Use of Google Chrome or Firefox browser for optimal compatibility with Canva.
• Participants are expected to have or create a Canva account prior to the workshop for the hands-on activities.
Who should attend
for anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills, regardless of their design experience level, by leveraging Canva's user-friendly design tools.
Methodology
• Interactive Lectures
• Practical Application
• Hands-On Practices
• Step-by-Step Guidance
• Review Sessions
• Resource Sharing
• Practical Application
• Hands-On Practices
• Step-by-Step Guidance
• Review Sessions
• Resource Sharing
Profile of Nasrul Norman
EXPERTISE: AI | UI/UX DESIGN | WEB DEVELOPMENT | MOBILE APPS | CLOUD COMPUTING | CYBER SECURITY | ChatGPT
Nasrul Norman, by the age of 33, has become a distinguished figure in the IT industry, with a rich background of innovative projects, awards, and a deep commitment to education and mentorship. Starting his career by founding an IT startup in 2008, Nasrul has consistently expanded his expertise across various domains including web and mobile app development, UI/UX design, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and cyber security, making substantial contributions to both the industry and academia.
A recipient of the Star Trainer award from 2014 to 2016 by the Celebrate Life Group, Nasrul has demonstrated exceptional skills in nurturing talents, leading teams to victory in national competitions, and developing curriculums that integrate practical skills with theoretical knowledge.
His work as a Business Development and Branding consultant has enabled companies to scale effectively, leveraging technology to enhance their brand presence and operational efficiency.
Currently, Nasrul is leading the development of a Task Messaging application that integrates AI and AR
technologies to redefine workplace communication, showcasing his foresight in leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world problems.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in information architecture, interaction design, and user experience design.
- Expert in web and mobile apps development, including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Woo Commerce, Pyro CMS, and custom solutions.
- Skilled in cyber security measures, understanding network devices, and system security vulnerabilities.
- Mastery over game development tools (Construct 3, GameMaker, Unity) and design tools (Adobe Suite, Invision, MockFlow, Sketch, Proto.IO, Figma).
- Proficient in cloud computing technologies,enabling scalable and secure online solutions.
- Experienced in developing and conducting comprehensive courses on mobile apps, game development, and STEM programmes.
- Fluent in English, with a strong command over computer languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and expertise in Linux command line basics.
- Versatile in Design Thinking and team collaboration tools (Mural, Miro, Monday)
- Proficient in Prompt Engineering for advanced AI models like ChatGPT.
Nasrul's blend of technical proficiency, innovative thinking, and commitment to education and mentorship positions him as a leader in the IT industry, poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of technology and its application in solving complex challenges.
