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Graphics Expert: Basics of Photoshop and GIMP

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Graphics Expert: Basics of Photoshop and GIMP

Graphic design is one of the most profitable careers to have on the market .

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

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category icon Design,Graphic Design and Illustration,Graphic Design

Lectures -15

Duration -32 mins

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Course Description

Would you like to make side revenue even if you’re a newbie? So, this is your chance to master graphic design with this brief to- the- point course that does not need an advanced technical skill or a prior experience. Graphic design is one of the most profitable careers to have on the market, as the demand for graphic design projects is ENDLESS!
It’s clear that Photoshop is on the top paid graphic design software, and GIMP is one of the best free software that any graphic design expert needs. This course will equip you with the basics of the both programs, so you will have the paid and free options to choose from. By taking this free concise course, you will learn essential graphic design skills with Photoshop and GIMP. Regardless of which program you opt for, this free course will help you start your graphic design career.
This course includes15 concise step-by-step tutorials with no side talks (9 tutorials on using the basic to intermediate Photoshop features and 6 tutorials on using the basic to intermediate GIMP features).
By taking this course,
  • You will be able to do the following using Photoshop: use selection tools; create a document; list file types and modes; use layers; crop, resize images; use the text tool; use layer blending modes; use gold text effect; and use glowing text effect.
  • You will be able to do the following using GIMP: create, save and export images; use layers; resize, crop, rotate and flip images; use paint tools; and use selection tools.

Goals

  • Create a new Photoshop document
  • Use common selection tools of Photoshop
  • List file types and modes in Photoshop
  • Crop images in Photoshop
  • Resize images and keep resolution
  • Use layers in Photoshop
  • Use layer blending modes in Photoshop
  • Use the Text tool in Photoshop
  • Use glowing text effect in Photoshop
  • Use gold text effect in Photoshop
  • Create images in GIMP
  • Save images in GIMP
  • Export images in GIMP
  • Resize images in GIMP
  • Crop images in GIMP
  • Use image rotation in GIMP
  • Use image flipping in GIMP
  • Use layers in GIMP
  • Use selection tools in GIMP
  • Use paint tools in GIMP.

Prerequisites

  • No prerequisites required except for strong determination to develop graphic design skills. 
Graphics Expert: Basics of Photoshop and GIMP

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Basics of working with photoshop

9 Lectures
  • play icon Creating A New Document 01:11 01:11
  • play icon Using Common Selection Tools 02:10 02:10
  • play icon Understanding File Types and Modes 02:13 02:13
  • play icon Cropping, Resizing and Resolution 02:36 02:36
  • play icon Using Layers 01:55 01:55
  • play icon Using Layer Blending Modes 01:52 01:52
  • play icon Using the Text Tool 01:48 01:48
  • play icon Using Glowing Text Effect 01:49 01:49
  • play icon Using Gold Text Effect 02:06 02:06

Basics of working with GIMP

6 Lectures
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