Program Overview

Introduction to Gif Making Program

The Introduction to Gif making course is a beginner-level workshop that does not assume any prior experience using graphic editing software tools. In this introductory workshop, participants will be guided through the steps to create their own GIF using images and materials from the University of Edinburgh Museum, library, and archival materials.

Program Overview

Over the course, participants will explore the variety of public domain and openly licensed materials on the web that are available for creative re-use and discuss the ethical responsibilities that creators have towards those materials. Everyone will be provided with open materials and guided through the different steps available to alter, stitch together, add special effects, and turn these images into GIFs.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have learned:

• Using Stickers
• Colour changes and frames
• Editing and altering
• An introduction to open licences and how they allow specific re-use of copyright protected works

Program Details

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Tutor: Stephanie (Charlie) Farley
• Location: In person, Main Library, Training Room 1.08

Upcoming Dates

• Wed 25 March '26, 1:30pm-3pm

Program Structure

The program will involve open sharing and collaboration, with GIFs created on the day being openly licensed and re-shared for further creativity and re-use by others.