Course Description

In this new online course, you’ll learn the secrets of GIMP, the world's most popular open source (free!) software for editing digital photos and creating digital art. Learn how to create convincing photo hoaxes, stunning composite photos, and captivating images with brush and filter effects. This course is the perfect introduction to digital media tools, and because it’s live, you can ask questions, get feedback, and share work with fellow campers from around the country - in real time. By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of completed projects for your digital portfolio!

System Requirements: Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor; Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions); 512MB of RAM; 64MB of video RAM; 1GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation); 1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card.

To fully develop your skills in this area, we recommend you take Intro to Digital Art with GIMP as part of a multi-week sequence.

Related Courses