Unlock your creativity in this hands-on beginner photo editing course using GIMP, a free and accessible alternative to Photoshop. Designed for youth and young adults, this course introduces the essentials of digital image editing, from mastering layers and colour adjustments to learning ethical applications of AI-generated imagery. Through guided lessons and creative projects, students will build confidence using powerful tools like layer masks, blending modes, and selection techniques—culminating in the creation of a personalized digital art piece.
Materials needed:
Any functioning laptop (e.g. Lenovo, Mac book, Chromebook, Dell) that can run a low level photo editing software
FREE Program: GIMP 3.0.4 (2025-5-18)
Download Site: https://www.gimp.org/