Digital Graphics Mastery: Photoshop & GIMP for Creative Design

Course Overview

Mastering GIMP & Photoshop: From Beginner to Creative Pro is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to take you from the basics of image editing to advanced design techniques using two of the most powerful graphic design tools available — GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) and Adobe Photoshop.

This course is ideal for aspiring graphic designers, photographers, marketers, freelancers, and anyone looking to enhance their creative skills. Through a structured, module-based approach, you’ll gain both technical expertise and practical experience by working on real-life projects and applying professional editing workflows.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently navigate the GIMP and Photoshop workspaces and customize them for efficiency.

• Use essential tools like layers, selections, paths, and brushes to edit and create images.

• Perform basic edits including cropping, resizing, rotating, and adjusting brightness, contrast, and colors.

• Apply advanced image enhancement techniques such as curves, tone mapping, and luminosity masks.

• Create striking visual effects such as gold, neon, fire, dispersion, and double exposure.

• Work on practical design projects, including web banners, social media ads, and YouTube channel art.

• Install and manage plugins, scripts, and brushes in GIMP for extended functionality.

• Build a personal design portfolio to showcase your skills for freelancing or professional work.

Course Structure

This course is divided into 10 in-depth modules, each focusing on a specific area of image editing and design:

Module 1: Introduction to GIMP & Photoshop

Learn the core concepts, workspace layouts, and file formats to start your design journey.

Module 2: Essential Tools & Workspace Navigation

Master the use of layers, selection tools, and the text tool for efficient editing.

Module 3: Basic Image Editing Techniques

Understand how to resize, crop, adjust colors, and export images for web or print.

Module 4: Color Management & Image Enhancement

Enhance your photos using advanced tools like curves, hue adjustments, blur filters, and contrast masks.

Module 5: Creative Effects in GIMP

Explore GIMP’s unique tools to create stunning artistic effects.

Module 6: Photoshop Special Effects

Learn to produce captivating effects including gold, neon, glowing text, and dispersion effects.

Module 7: Photoshop Tools & Techniques

Harness the power of healing brushes, smart filters, and blending modes for professional-quality edits.

Module 8: Graphic Design Projects in Photoshop

Work on practical design projects such as banner ads, Facebook covers, and typography images.

Module 9: Installing & Customizing GIMP

Extend GIMP’s functionality with plugins, scripts, and custom brushes.

Why This Course?

• Beginner-Friendly, Yet Comprehensive – Perfect for new learners and those who want to advance their editing skills.

• Hands-On Learning – Each lesson includes practical examples and real-world projects.

• Dual Software Training – Gain skills in both free (GIMP) and professional (Photoshop) tools.

• Portfolio-Ready Projects – Leave with designs you can showcase to clients or employers.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in graphic design, digital marketing, content creation, or photography, this course gives you the technical foundation and creative confidence to produce professional-quality visuals.