GIMP – Basic Training (GIMP1)

Graphics, 2D Graphics

This hands-on course is intended for beginners in computer graphics who want to edit photos, assemble photomontages and create visuals for websites. Guided exercises in GIMP help you develop practical photo editing, photomontage and web graphics skills.

The course also covers an introduction to digital painting, color handling and output options for print and online. You will practice tools, layers, masks, retouching and basic composition so you can combine technical skills with creative design choices.

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The course:

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  • Introduction to computer graphics
    1. Types of computer graphics
    2. Role of raster editors in the graphic workflow
    3. Common software and comparison with GIMP, interoperability
  • Getting started with GIMP
    1. Navigating the interface and display options
    2. Program settings and preferences
    3. Creating a new image; resolution considerations
    4. Opening existing files; cropping
    5. Saving files; formats and their uses
  • Core functions of the program
    1. Transformations; resizing image and canvas
    2. Layers: properties, creation and transformations
    3. Selections: creating, editing and combining selections
  • Colors
    1. Color models, characteristics and practical use
    2. Mixing colors, sampling shades, color composition info
  • Painting in GIMP
    1. Fills, color gradients and their properties and uses
    2. Painting tools: pencil, brush, eraser, airbrush, calligraphic pen
    3. Brush strokes and patterns
  • Photo retouching and correction
    1. Color corrections and retouching techniques
    2. Basic filters for image adjustments
    3. Toning and conversion to grayscale
  • Text
    1. Inserting text and basic formatting
    2. Choosing suitable fonts; browsing the font list
    3. Text design principles
  • Photomontages
    1. Working with raster masks
    2. Using the quick mask for selections
  • Outputs
    1. Printing images directly; use in DTP and on the web
  • Graphic design
    1. Composition and approaches to visual design
    2. Copyright, sources for graphics and fonts online
Assumed knowledge:
Basic computer skills; GIMP installed on your laptop is recommended.
Recommended subsequent course:
GIMP - Advanced (GIMP3)
Schedule:
2 days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )
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Asociace obranného a bezpečnostního průmyslu ČR, Radek M.
GIMP – Basic Training ( GIMP1)
"Jsem plně spokojen a přihlášen na další kurz v rámci AOBP."