Graphics Design and Digital Imaging

This introduces students to the basic aspects of photography, digital image manipulation and graphical design. Via hands-on sessions students a wide diversity of techniques and open-source tools are presented.

• Introduction to basic aspects of photography: Microscopy imaging, Macro photography, Nature photography
• Introduction to the use of GIMP –theory + practicals (freeware alternative for adobe photoshop)
• Introduction to the use of Inkscape –theory + practicals (freeware alternative for adobe illustrator)
• Introduction to various graphical products and how to make them (posters, infographics, ... )