8-WEEK GRAPHIC DESIGN MASTERCLASS

Graphic Design with Inkscape & GIMP

Learn how to create professional graphics for your church, ministry or business using powerful free design software—without expensive subscriptions.

Over 8 weeks, you will learn practical skills in design principles, logos, flyers, posters, social media graphics, photo editing, church announcements, branding and promotional materials using Inkscape & GIMP.

What You Will Gain

✓ Create professional church & business graphics ✓ Design flyers, posters and social media content ✓ Create and edit logos ✓ Edit and enhance photographs ✓ Develop a consistent visual identity ✓ Produce print-ready and digital designs ✓ Build practical design skills through hands-on projects

8 Weeks • Practical Training • Free Professional Tools • Beginner Friendly Learn to design. Create with confidence. Serve your ministry or grow your business.

Graphic Design with Inkscape & GIMP

🟠 PART 1 — INKSCAPE

Weeks 1–4: Vector Graphic Design

WEEK 1 — Introduction to Inkscape & Design Fundamentals

• Installing and setting up Inkscape
• Understanding the workspace and tools
• Shapes, lines and basic drawing
• Colour, fills and strokes
• Layers and object management
• Basic typography and text
• Simple design project

WEEK 2 — Logos, Shapes & Branding

• Creating and editing shapes
• Combining and transforming objects
• Paths and the Bezier/Pen tool
• Text effects
• Creating logos
• Colour palettes and brand identity
• Project: Design a church/business logo

WEEK 3 — Flyers, Posters & Social Media Designs

• Page setup and layout
• Typography and visual hierarchy
• Working with images
• Backgrounds and design elements
• Creating professional flyers
• Social media dimensions
• Project: Design a church programme/event flyer

WEEK 4 — Advanced Inkscape & Print Design

• Advanced paths and object manipulation
• Clipping and masking
• Patterns and gradients
• Templates and reusable elements
• Preparing designs for printing
• Exporting to PNG, PDF and SVG
• Project: Complete a professional promotional design

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🔵 PART 2 — GIMP

Weeks 5–8: Photo Editing & Digital Graphics

WEEK 5 — Introduction to GIMP & Photo Editing

• Installing and setting up GIMP
• Understanding the interface
• Opening and organizing images
• Cropping and resizing
• Colour and brightness correction
• Basic retouching
• Project: Enhance a portrait/photo

WEEK 6 — Layers, Selection & Background Removal

• Understanding layers
• Selection tools
• Removing backgrounds
• Cutting and combining images
• Layer masks
• Transparency
• Project: Create a professional cut-out image

WEEK 7 — Photo Manipulation & Creative Design

• Advanced image editing
• Filters and effects
• Text and typography
• Compositing multiple images
• Shadows and lighting
• Creating attractive social media graphics
• Project: Create a promotional graphic

WEEK 8 — Professional Graphics & Final Project

• Combining Inkscape + GIMP
• Creating complete promotional materials
• Photo + typography + branding
• Preparing designs for web and print
• Exporting in appropriate formats
• Building a simple design portfolio
• Final Project: Complete church/business branding or campaign package

FINAL COURSE OUTCOME

By the end of 8 weeks, participants should be able to create:

Logos • Flyers • Posters • Social Media Graphics • Church Announcements • Photo Designs • Promotional Materials • Basic Brand Identity

And importantly, they will learn both vector design (Inkscape) and photo/image editing (GIMP)—giving them a much more complete graphic design foundation.