GIMP class - Introduction

GIMP course topics

This GIMP training course covers the following topics:

Module 1: Navigating GIMP

• Getting to know the GIMP workspace
• Discovering the Tools panel
• Accessing tools and their options
• Navigating the image area
• Using the Zoom features

Module 2: Basic features

• Cropping
• Saving an image
• Opening files including PSD
• Understand file sizes and resolution.
• Resizing images
• Working with different file formats including. xcf

Module 3: Making and using selections

• The importance of good selections
• Using the Shape select tools
• Working with the Fuzzy Select tool
• Using Free Select tool
• Adding to and subtracting from selections
• Saving selections as channels
• Feathering selections
• Copying and pasting selections
• Using paths for selections

Module 4: Painting and retouching

• Selecting colors
• Painting color corrections
• Using the Color windows
• Changing opacity
• Applying color to an image
• Changing blending modes.
• Using the Eyedropper tool
• Retouching images
• Using the Clone tool

Module 5: Discovering layers

• Selecting layers
• Moving layers
• Changing the visibility of a layer
• Using masks in a layer
• Creating a composition
• Moving images in from other documents
• Creating and editing a layer mask.
• Cloning layers
• Aligning and distributing layers

Module 6: Working with Guides

• Ruler Guides
• Guides from the menu
• Snapping to guides

Module 7: Retouching

• Sharpening
• Blurring
• Cloning
• Dodge and burn

Module 8: Working with text

• Creating text elements
• Creating single and multiple lines of text
• Changing the font and the size
• Justification options
• Strokes on text (alpha to selection)
• Drop shadows on text

Module 9: Filters

• Drop Shadow
• Others – quick experimentation