Gimp For Teachers: Feb 08 - 13, 2009
(KSKW8913)

 This course requires an enrolment key


Gimp for Teachers(Sunday, February 08 - Friday, February 13, 2009)

Location:http://knowschools.ca
Facilitator: Marian Heddescheimer, Germany

Gimp is a free image manipulation program that you can download at gimp.org for windows, macintosh or linux. Many people use it as alternative to the very expensive photoshop software because it is almost as powerful as any professional image manipulation software.

In this knowWEEK we will learn how to download and install this software. We will then have a first look at the basics, like retouching an image, creating seamless textures and isolating objects. We will also learn how to improve photos by correcting brightness and contrast.

This week will be very basic. No prerequisites needed, but you should already know how to use your computer and the Internet. I will provide example images for the course assignments but you can also bring your own. After this week you will be able to perform easy tasks like retouching or isolating objects in your own images. It's also a good start for photography classes. If you want to install the software a few days before the class starts, you can find it here: http://gimp.org/downloads/

About Marian Heddescheimer:

Marian is a German Internet programmer and movie maker. He specializes in creating dynamic websites with the script language PHP and

the database software MySQL. He is also active in teaching people how to create movies in virtual Worlds (like Second Life) for distribution on the Internet. Take a look at what Marian does: http://jimgustafson.blip.tv/#842306

How To ACCESS This knowWEEK:

Please note the following steps

1. Limited Participation
Each knowWEEK is limited to a maximum of 35 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged!

2. Who can Participate?
Of interest to school administrators and teachers.Access is open and free of charge to:
  • All BC teachers and Administrators in the BC public and private school system;

  • By special arrangement for organizations outside of the BC Public School System.

If you don't fit into the above criteria you can still participate and $175.00 CAD for each knowWEEK. Pay through our secure online registration system.

3. Access Steps
  • First time at KnowSCHOOLS? Welcome! Your first step is to create an account in our site: http://knowSCHOOLS.ca
  • Once you have created your profile (login and password), your next step is to pre-register for the knowWEEK discussion(s).

4. KnowWEEK Length:
knowWEEKS open apx. 9:00 am, Sunday and close apx. 12 noon, Friday Pacific time (Vancouver, British Columbia) http://timeanddate.com (World Clock)

5. Late Registration:
If you register after the knowWEEK has begun, and try to enter the discussion, you will be asked for an enrolment key. This means we haven't moved you into the knowWEEK yet. We will very soon, we promise!

This course requires an enrolment key