Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze book, magazine, and newspaper covers by identifying how layout, color, typography, and images create visual appeal.
Students will be able to create a book cover in Canva using purposeful layout, color, typography, and imagery to match a chosen story or genre.
Students will be able to create a magazine cover in Canva that includes a clear headline, attention-grabbing image, and organized cover features.
Students will be able to write and design a front-page newspaper article layout in Canva using a headline, byline, lead paragraph, and supporting text.
Students will be able to revise their printed media designs using peer and teacher feedback to improve clarity, creativity, and audience appeal.
Students will be able to present and explain their design choices using media vocabulary to show how their covers communicate a message to an audience.
Products
Canva Printed Media Design Portfolio
Students create one polished book cover, one magazine cover, and one front-page newspaper article in Canva, then assemble them into a digital portfolio with short reflections. This product shows individual mastery of printed media design, media literacy, and revision skills.
Media Masterpieces Showcase Presentation Board
Student teams co-design a showcase board or slideshow that explains design principles, highlights strong examples from their portfolios, and teaches visitors how printed media attracts audiences. The team product demonstrates collaborative application, shared decision-making, and clear public presentation.
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