TEL140 Computer Graphics Assignments

Lessons 1 & 2:  Complete Lessons 1 & 2 in the book.  Web Assignment:  Signup for free web space at www.tripod.com, and read some of the help files for creating web pages. Search for 10 images online,  that will be used in creating next weeks Task.   Reading:  Read the help files for Netscape Composer,  the program within Netscape Navigator that allows you to create web pages.  Also Read Lesson 4 in the book.  Due: 9/10

Lesson 4: 
Complete Lesson 4 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson04, in a file called Lesson4.psdTask04: Create an image with at least six other image elements, using the selection techniques learned in Lesson 4.  Save it in your VT folder in a folder called Task04, in a file called Task04.psdWeb Assignment:  Create a web page at www.tripod.com, following the instructions on their web site.  Email me the web address of  your new web site and your contact info: Name, E-Mail, Phone #, and Home Address, to tpierce1000@hotmail.com. Collect some images from the web to use in next weeks task. Due: 09/17

Lesson 3:
Complete Lesson 3 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson03, in a file called Lesson3.psdTask03: Create an image with at least six other image elements, using the color correction techniques learned in Lesson 3.  Save it in your VT folder in a folder called Task03, in a file called Task03.psd.  Web Assignment: Check out the photoshop web links page I've created: https://tpierce1000.tripod.com/photoshopLinks.html,  write a short review one of the photoshop web sites (one or two paragraphs) and try one of the online Photoshop tutorials, and reivew it as well (one or two paragraphs).  Email me the links and your reviews to tpierce1000@hotmail.com.  Due: 09/24

Lesson 5:
Complete Lesson 5 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson05, in a file called Lesson05.psd. Task05: Create an image with at least ten image elements, using the Layer Techniques learned in Lesson 5. Include Layers using Layer Names, Opacity, A Layer Mode,  the Magic Eraser, Text Tool, Layer Styles, and a Gradient.  Save it in your VT folder in a folder called Task05, in a file called Task05.psd.  Due 10/01

Lesson 6:
Complete Lesson 6 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson06, in a file called Lesson06.psdTask06: Create an image with a theme, using the Channel Techniques, you learned in Lesson 6, including creating a selection with quickmask,  saving Selections as Channels,  Modifying an Alpha Channel after you have saved it from a selection,  Modifying one of an images Color Channels,  and use the Extract filter on at least three image elements in your final composition. Save it in a folder called Task06 in a file called Task06.psd.   Web Assignment:  If you haven't already created a web page, try creating one with Netscape Composer and uploading it to your Tripod Web Site, and email me the address to: tpierce1000@hotmail.com.  If you have already created a web page email me the address.  Due: 10/08

Lesson 7: Complete Lesson 7 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson07, in a file called Lesson07.psdTask 07: Create 4 images that  you have retouched with the new techniques you have learned in Lesson 7, Clone Stamp Tool, Pattern Stamp Tool, Healing Brush, Patch Tool, and the History Brush.  You may use two images from TEL140 class folder, in the Pictures/Oldpics, folder.  The other two images you should be picture of your own that you have scanned or taken with a digital camera.  When you first open the images to retouch, duplicate the background layer and leave it untouched, so we can compare the orginal image with the retouched.  Save these files in a folder called Task07, in files called Task07a.psd, Task07b.psd, Task07c.psd, and Task07d.psdReview For Exam Next Week:  Bring a topic for review to class next week.   Web Assignment: If you haven't yet, email me your web page address: tpierce1000@hotmail.com  Due: 10/15  

Lesson 8: Complete Lesson 8 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson08, in a file called Lesson08.psd.   Task 08:  Create an image using the painting techniques used in Lesson 8, Blending modes, History and Art History Brush, Preset (the ones that are included with Photoshop) and Custom Brushes, and defining a pattern.  Due: 10/29

Middterm Review Topics:
Tools & Techniques From Chapters 1-8:  Tools; Selection Tools, Painting Tools, Eraser, Gradient, Clone & Pattern Stamp, Type, Blur, Dodge, Burn, Sponge,Crop, Move Tool, Resolution & Image Size, Levels, Color Correction, Replace Color, Unsharp Mask, Layers, Layer Opacity, Layer Modes, Linking Layers, Layer Styles, Quickmasks, Alpha Channels, Extract, Gradient Mask, Healing Brush, Patch Tool.  Middterm: 10/29

No New Homework This Week: 
Finish all homework assignments thru Lesson 8.  Read Lessons 9 & 10. Due: 11/12

Lesson 9 & 10
: Complete Lesson 9 & 10 in the book, save them in your VT folder in folders called Lesson09 & Lesson 10, in a files called Lesson09.psd & Lesson 10.psd.     Task 10:  Create a Poster for a fictional event similar to the one you created in Lesson 10,  using the techniques you learned in Lessons 9 & 10.  Include vector shapes, text, and at least one photographic element that you select using the pen tool.  Save the photographic element and it's path in a file called,  pen-selected-pic.psd,  as well as your completed poster, call it Task10.psd,  both in a folder called Task10, in your VT folder.  Due: 11/19

N
o class on 11/26.

Lesson 11 & 12: Complete Lesson 11 & 12 in the book, save them in your VT folder in folders called Lesson 11 & Lesson 12, in a files called Lesson11.psd & Lesson 12.psd.     Task 12: Create a image with a theme, using the techniques learned in Lessons 11 & 12.  Include:  A Clipping group, Adustment Layer, Knockout Layer, Layer Style, Vector Mask, Liquify Effect, Guides for aligning image elements, and 3 other effects of your choice. Due: 12/3

Lesson 14: 
Complete Lesson 14 in the book, save it in your VT folder in a folder called Lesson 14, in a file called Lesson14.psd.  Due 12/19
Lessons 15 & 16: Extra Credit

Final Exam: 
The Final Exam is located in the TEL-140 Folder in a folder called Docs, inside a folder called Final.  Due 12/19

Makeup Classes:
Anyone who needs extra class time with the instructor, please email me at:  tpierce1000@hotmail.com,  or call me at 774-3029 .