Unit 2 — Digital Media

In this unit, you’ll learn how to use Canva and Excel to create digital work that is organized, clear, and visually appealing.

What this unit is about

Digital media is everywhere — in school, at home, and online. This unit focuses on a few core tools and skills so you can build projects you’re proud of without feeling overwhelmed.

What you’ll learn

• Basics of design principles (contrast, alignment, spacing, hierarchy)
• How to create clean, readable layouts in Canva
• How to build tables, use simple formulas, and make charts in Excel
• How to present information visually so it’s easy to understand
• How to reflect on your work and explain your design or data choices

Lessons in Unit 2

• 2.1 – Canva: About Me Page
• 2.2 – Excel: Class Data Project
• 2.3 – Canva: How-To Poster

Pick a lesson from the sidebar to get started.

Skills you’ll practice

• Digital design and layout
• Data entry and simple formulas in Excel
• Creating charts to show information
• Organizing digital files
• Visual communication
• Short reflection writing

Tools you will use

• Canva
• Microsoft Excel (desktop app)
• Microsoft Word (optional, for reflections)

What you will create

• 1 Canva “About Me” page
• 1 Excel data project (table + chart + short reflection)
• 1 Canva “How-To” poster
• Short reflections for each assignment