Welcome to the Digital Graphics Lab, brought to you by Giant Campus! This lab features four projects that use Gimp, the open-source graphic editing tool.

To get started, you'll need a copy of Gimp. Click here get an archived version. (Note: If you already have Gimp, the  tutorials may not look exactly like your version. For the most part, the steps are the same!) 

Workshop 1: Photo Essentials This is the perfect place to start for digital photgraphers. Learn how viewpoint, perspective and composition work together to create compelling digital images.

Workshop 2: Exploring Color and Shape Delve into the fundamentals of color theory, then apply what you've learned to edit your digital images! You'll also learn how to use Gimp to create a cool piece of abstract art!

Workshop 3: Drawing with Gimp Use Gimp's drawing tools to create cool looking drawings based on photographs! You'll also learn about layers. brushes, and how to make a tiled background for your computer desktop!

Workshop 4: Creating Special Effects You've mastered the basics - now it's time apply filters and effects to create some amazing digital images!

Once you've completed the labs, check out the challenge activity on FreshBrain.org. Find out how you can win great prizes from Giant Campus, including one of our week-long online courses on game design, programming, Flash animation and more!