About this course
Welcome to the Basic Designing Skills for Kids course! This course is designed to ignite creativity and develop foundational design skills in children aged 8 to 14.
Throughout the month, students will explore various design concepts through engaging activities, including:
- Introduction to colors and shapes
- Basic drawing techniques
- Understanding patterns and textures
- Simple graphic design principles
By the end of the course, students will have created their own unique design projects, allowing them to express their creativity confidently.
Tools you will master
Hands-on practice on the same software that companies use every day.
Google GeminiAI
NotebookLMAI
Canva AIAI
What you will study, module by module
- AI Basics and First Study Prompts
- AI Study Helpers: Explain, Quiz and Review
- NotebookLM and AI Tutor Study Sessions
- Canva AI for School Projects and Presentations
- Scratch Block Coding with AI-Assisted Ideas
- Teachable Machine: Train a First AI Model
- Safe, Honest and School-Appropriate AI Use
After this course you will be able to
- Understand basic design principles
- Develop drawing and coloring skills
- Create simple design projects
- Enhance creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
Projects you will build
Create a personal logo
Design a greeting card
Develop a poster for a fictional event
Make a simple scrapbook page
Jobs you can get after this course
Is this course for you?
Eligibility
Children aged 8 to 14 with an interest in art and design.
Questions students ask
Students will need basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, sketchbooks, and scissors.
No prior experience is necessary; this course is designed for beginners.
Classes will be conducted online with interactive sessions and hands-on projects.
All classes will be recorded, and students can catch up on missed sessions.