Creative Design Lab: Mastering Digital Art and Visual Storytelling

Lesson 1: Digital Storybook Cover
Design a digital storybook cover using shapes for backgrounds, adding text, and positioning elements to create a visually appealing composition.

Lesson 2: Personalised Bookmarks
Create personalized bookmarks by combining images or clipart with stylish fonts for names or quotes, and choosing complementary background colors.

Lesson 3: Save Water Infographic
Develop an infographic about water conservation, using icons and text to present saving methods in an engaging and visually appealing format.

Lesson 4: Board Game
Design a simple board game by creating a path with numbered spaces, designing tokens using shapes and colors, and establishing basic rules.

Lesson 5: Virtual Postcards
Create virtual postcards by learning to position elements, select colors and fonts, and apply digital design tools for effective visual communication.

Lesson 6: Design Your Own Animated Character
Design and animate a character by combining different shapes and exporting the final design to share with others.

Lesson 7: Effects of Littering
Create posters and infographics that address the effects of littering in your community, using Canva to design impactful visual materials.

Lesson 8: Tracking Assignments App Design
Design an interface for a homework tracking app, recognizing the need for an efficient system and applying digital design skills.

Lesson 9: Eco-friendly Product Campaign
Develop a campaign for a fictional eco-friendly product, such as reusable snack bags, by designing the product’s packaging, logo, and promotional materials.

Lesson 10: Virtual Art Exhibition
Create a virtual art exhibition to showcase student artwork by designing layouts, banners, and virtual plaques using Canva.

Lesson 11: Healthy Eating Campaign
Design a campaign to encourage healthy eating habits among peers by creating informational posters, recipe cards, and engaging challenges.

Lesson 12: School Event Planning
Organize a school talent show by designing promotional materials, tickets, and programs using digital design techniques.

Lesson 13: Personalized T-Shirt Designs
Create custom graphics, slogans, or logos for personalized t-shirts that reflect interests, hobbies, or favorite quotes.

Lesson 14: Food Menu Design
Design a visually appealing menu by creating sections, adding food items, and arranging the layout for a professional look.

Lesson 15: Create a Thank You Card
Design colorful thank-you cards for various occasions by applying themes, adding personal touches, and using creative layouts.

Upon completing this course, students will create a diverse digital design portfolio that includes storybook covers, infographics, animated characters, virtual postcards, and more. This portfolio showcases their ability to apply design principles and tools to real-world projects, preparing them for future creative endeavors or presentations.

• Digital Design Techniques: Master design tools like Canva for creating digital content (e.g., infographics, personalized items).
• Creative Composition: Combine shapes, text, and images for balanced, engaging designs.
• Problem Solving and Conceptualization: Design functional and visually appealing items (e.g., board games, campaigns).
• Branding and Campaign Design: Create logos, packaging, and promotional materials to communicate key messages.
• Animation and Character Design: Design and animate characters, understanding motion graphics and storytelling.