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Homeschool Spark/GIMP Computer Graphics for Beginners of All Ages
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GIMP Computer Graphics for Beginners of All Ages

Have fun while you master GIMP. Many of Photoshop's capabilities - without the steep price tag! Learn creative skills that will carry over to any graphics project.
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Course Description

Creating computer graphics is fun! It's also a useful skill in today's world. This course uses GIMP, the most powerful and popular FREE graphics software. The tools and concepts covered are common to virtually all graphics programs. 

The course is very hands-on. Students are encouraged to pause the video lesson and practice until they can perform the operation that was demonstrated. 

The suggested age range is 12 and up, however younger students with good computer skills, or who have help, may enjoy the course as well. Adults will appreciate the gradual progression and detailed instructions, as well.

** Updated 12/27/2019 to Include information on the latest versions of GIMP, up through 2.10.14

Who this course is for:
  • Students 12 to 13 and up who desire to create computer graphics using the FREE software, GIMP
  • Beginner adults who might be intimidated by a more rigorous approach to graphics software

Contents

Section 1: Getting Started

Introduction
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1a. How to Install GIMP on a Windows PC
1b. How to Install GIMP on a Mac
2. GIMP Software Overview, Checklists, and Sample Files
GIMP Update Version Videos
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Sample Image Files
Sample Stock Photos
gimp-sessions-2-12-images.zip
gimp-sessions-13-23-images.zip
gimp-sessions-24-31-images.zip
gimp-sessions-32-43-images.zip

Section 2: Layers - the Key to Graphics Success, Painting and Filling

3. Using the Paintbrush and Saving Files
4. Painting an Outlined Image Using Layers
5. Layers, Tigers, and Bears – Oh My!
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6. Fill a Layer With a Solid Color, Pattern, and Gradient
7. Fill Rectangular and Circular Shapes With a Solid Color, Pattern, and Gradient

Section: 3 Flipping, Scaling, Rotating, Cropping - Otherwise Known as Image Transformations

8. Transform Tools – Flip, Rotate, Scale, Crop
9. Create a Photo Montage of Multiple Cropped and Scaled Images
10. How to Export in the JPG, GIF, and PNG Image Formats & When to Use Each

Section: 4 Terrific Text

11. Styling Text - Fonts, Size, Color, Text Modes
12. Text/Image Project - Text Message Overlaying an Image
13. Filling and Outlining Text
14. All about Fonts
15. Convert Text to Image and Color It
16. Text Cutout to Reveal Images Project pt. 1
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17. Text Cutout to Reveal Images Project pt. 2

Section: 5 Super Selection Skills (If using 2.10, view Selection Tool Updates in Section 14)

18. Using the Rectangle and Ellipse Select Tools
19. Using the Lasso Tool, Saving Selections to Channels
20. Using the Fuzzy and Color Select Tools
21. Using the Intelligent Scissors Select Tool
22. Using the Foreground Select Tool
23. Scintillating Selections Project

Section: 6 Iwarp and Animated GIFs

24. Using the Iwarp Filter
25. Creating Animated GIFs

Section: 7 Up to Speed With Quick Masking

26. Creating and Using a Quick Mask

Section: 8 Fabulous Photos

27. Using Curves and Levels to Correct Over and Under Exposed Photos
28. Using the Blur and Sharpen Filters
29. Correcting Colors and Using Layer Blending Modes
30. Adjusting Photos With the Healing Tool, Red Eye, Dodge, Burn, etc.
31. Using GIMP Filters and File-Create-Patterns
32. A Closer Look at the Color Selector Dialog

Section: 9 The Mysterious GIMP Layer Mask

33. Layer Masks Explained
34. Sample Uses for Layer Masks
35. Create a Composite Image Using Layer Masks

Section: 10 GIMPShopping With the Clone Tool

36. Using GIMP's Clone Tool

Section: 11 Perfecting Your Paths (Pen) Tool Skills

37. Paths Tool (Pen) Basics
38. Using the Paths Tool to Make Selections
39. Using the Paths Tool to Create a Cartoon Character

Section: 12 Other Tools and Operations

40. Additional GIMP Tools
41. Additional GIMP Menu Items

Section: 13 Final Project - Magazine Cover and Interior Pages

42. Magazine Project Overview
43. Tips and Troubleshooting

Section 14: GIMP Version 2.10 New Features

44. GIMP 2.10
45. Installing GIMP 2.10, Themes and Icon Sets
46. Automatic Alpha Channels, GEGL Filters With On-image Preview
47. MyPaint Brushes
48. Create and Edit a Gradient Right in the Image!
49. Save Gradient, Gradient Editor Dialog, Export as CSS
50. Layer Dock Features
51. Layer Group Mask
52. Unified Transform Tool
53. Warp Transform Tool Replaces iWarp
54. Handle Transform Tool
55. Selection Tool Updates
56. Rotating the Canvas
57. Symmetry Painting
58. Spiral & Supernova Filters, Shadows & Highlights Adjustments
59. Creating Image Slices
60. Color to Alpha Option and Creating Filter Presets
61. Version 2.10.4 Fast Load Speed & How to Straighten Images With Measure Tool
62. Version 2.10.6 Vertical Text & Long Shadow Filter
63. Version 2.10.6 Vertical Straightening, Little Planet Filter, File Dialog Changes
64. Version 2.10.8 Update - Mostly Bug Fixes

Section 15: GIMP Updates 2.10.10 to 2.10.14

Highlights a few new features in the latest GIMP versions.
65. GIMP Update 2.10.10 Bucket Fill Line Art
66. GIMP Update 2.10.12 Curves, Free Select, Layer Offset
67. GIMP Update 2.10.14 Viewing Outside Canvas, Foreground Select

Section 16: GIMP Updates 2.10.18 to 2.10.22

68. GIMP Update 2.10.18 Toolbar Icon Themes and Grouped Icons
69. GIMP Update 2.10.18 Layer Dialog Changes and Merging Layers
70. GIMP Update 2.10.18 3D Transform Tool and Composite Preview
71. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Non-Destructive Crops
72. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Outline Text Using Drop Shadow Filter
73. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Vignette and Bloom Filters
74. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Lens Blur and Variable Filters