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Digital Literacies

This programme aligns with the UWC Library’s Information Literacy objectives and the UWC Graduate Attributes. It comprises of a series of initiatives that seek to develop digital literacies and are targeted at UWC students and staff.

Training Information

Visual Communication Tool

Purpose:

Canva is a free graphics design and publishing tool that you can use for all your visual communication needs, whether it be for professional documents for your studies or work, Instagram, YouTube, etc. You will learn how to design something special with Canva! No prior experience required.

By the end of this training, you should be able to:

  • Sign up for Canva / Getting started with Canva;
  • Explore the various possibilities of free online template designs;
  • Navigate the Canva editor interface;
  • Create your design using:
  • Styling and formatting;
  • Grouping and ungrouping;
  • Adding photos, animated graphics, and other elements;
  • Layering and positioning;
  • Adding and arranging pages;
  • Save, export, and share your design;
  • Collaborate on a team design project, etc.

Date:

Wednesday,

17 April

Time:

13h00 – 14h00

Registration Link:

https://uwc-ac-za.libcal.com/event/12311208

To be added after the training session - come have a look in by Wednesday, 24 April.

UWC LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES

University of the Western Cape,

Robert Sobukwe Road,

Bellville,

7535

Tel: 021 959 2946