2D Digital Art — GIMP

Course Overview

This course teaches students digital image editing and graphic design using GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to edit photos, create original digital artwork, and design graphics for print and web. GIMP runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so you can practice on any computer.

Course Objectives

• Install and navigate the GIMP interface, toolbox, and dockable dialogs.
• Use selection, painting, and transformation tools effectively.
• Understand layers, channels, and blending modes for non-destructive editing.
• Edit and enhance photographs using color correction, filters, and retouching.
• Create original graphics including logos, posters, and digital paintings.
• Export work in appropriate formats for web, print, and social media.

System Requirements

GIMP 3.0 requires Windows 10 (1903+), macOS, or Linux. It is completely free and open-source. A mouse works fine; a drawing tablet is optional but helpful for digital painting.