Intermediate level · Module 5 of 6 · 13 guided hours
Social Media Design Systems
Create template systems and simple motion graphics for consistent social content.
Learning objectives
- Build reusable social media templates
- Keep brand consistency across formats
- Create simple animated posts
Topics
- template systems
- platform formats
- brand kits in Canva
- accessibility of posts
- motion basics
- exporting video posts
Lessons
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Lesson 1 Template Systems
Design templates that keep content consistent and fast to produce.
template familiescontent slotslocked elementsbrand kits
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Lesson 2 Formats and Accessible Posts
Adapt designs to platforms and make posts accessible.
square, portrait and story formatssafe areasalt textcaptions
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Lesson 3 Motion Graphics Basics
Bring a post to life with simple animation.
timing and easingentrances and exitsloopsexport settings
Practical activity
Build a template set for the campaign in Canva or Figma and animate one post.
Expected outcomes
- Fast, consistent content production
- Simple motion skills
Assessment
Template set and animated post reviewed.
Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.