Learning Pathway: Beginner Designer

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Module 1

Objective: Introduction to designing with WordPress

Lessons

• WordPress showcase for designers #2890
• Use the Style Book for a simple style guide #2891
• Overview of WordPress block theme terms and hierarchy #2892
• Designing with a block-first mindset #2893

Module 2

Objective: Getting to know WordPress

Lessons

• Finding a block theme for your design needs #2894
• How to Choose and Install Plugins - Tutorial #696
• Getting to know the WordPress Dashboard - Workshop #694

Module 3

Objective: Web design best practices

Lessons

• Why use the WordPress Site Editor for design and prototyping #2895
• Web accessibility guidelines to create inclusive websites #2896
• Tutorial: Testing your content for accessibility  #2201

Module 4

Objective: Customizing themes and templates

Lessons

• Understanding the difference between WordPress posts and pages - Tutorial #706
• Intro to the Site Editor - Tutorial #456
• Using Page Templates - Tutorial #455
• Tutorial - Template Parts  #1462
• Customizing theme settings: Colors, fonts, typography, and layouts #2897

Module 5

Objective: Layout composition

Lessons

• Dimensions: Padding, margin and block spacing #2898
• Designing with the Group block #2899
• Lesson - Designing with Row and Stack Blocks #1419
• Designing with the columns block - Tutorial #1192
• Tutorial: Nesting and using blocks to create visually appealing content  #2152

Module 6

Objective: Working with media blocks

Lessons

• Using the Gallery block #3039
• Media & Text block #2908
• Uncovering the Cover Block #913
• Using plugins to create slideshows, carousels, and sliders. #2909

Draft learning pathway outline.

[westnz]

Let's use this on the intro page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTLMTyD2DU

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Happy to contribute Voice Recordings when needed.