CIS 130 – PhotoShop Elements
Assignment Calendar

Spring 2009

All Homework for this class will be sent to my Special Email:
CIS130Hmwk@gmail.com


Tech Assignment #1 | Tech Assignment #2 | Tech Assignment #3

Lesson 1| Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5

Lesson 6 | Lesson 7 | Lesson 8 | Lesson 9 | Lesson 10 | Lesson 11

 

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Assignments

Assignments Due On

Tech Assignment #1 - You Might want to Get this Done BEFORE the SuperBowl Starts!! :)

The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #1:

1– Get your textbook

2 - Ordered/Installed your Software

3 - DownLoad your STUDENT FILES and save them to your Hard Drive

4 - Install the Flash Player (If Needed) from the class homepage

5 - On Class Homepage - Watch Video - Tips for Success

6 – Email me at cis130hmwk@gmail.com

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo-Tech #1 Completed - Your Name
Example = Photo-Tech #1 Completed - Mario Tejada

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Feb 1st




 

Tech Assignment #2

The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #2:

1 - Please Watch the Online Videos for:
- Logging on to WebCT
- Using the Discussion Board
These 2 Videos are located on the Class Homepage.

2 – Log In to the WebCT Class Website: http://webct.dvc.edu

3 - In the Discussion Board => Answer the Question Posted for Tech Assignment #2 .

3– Email me at cis130hmwk@gmail.com
that you have completed Tech Assignment #2

Email Subject Line should Read = Photo-Tech #2 Completed - Your Name
Example = Photo-Tech #2 Completed - Mario Tejada

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Feb 8th




 

Tech Assignment #3 - Getting Started

In this assignment you are going to set up your computer to work with the student files located on the Textbook CD and Create a Catalog for the Lesson Files.

The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #3:

1- Complete the Getting Started chapter in the textbook.

2 – Email me at cis130hmwk@gmail.com
that you have completed Tech Assignment #3

Email Subject Line should Read = Photo - Tech #3 Completed - Your Name
Example = Photo-Tech #3 Completed - Mario Tejada

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Feb 15th




 

Lesson 1 - A Quick Tour of Photoshop Elements
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Work with the Organizer and the Editor
  • Attach media
  • Use the Photo Downloader
  • Review and Compare Photos
  • Send Photos in email
  • Use Help

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
Video - Introduction
Video - Workspace & 1st Catalogue
Video - Viewing & Selecting Files & Help
Video - Email & Contact List
Video - Photoshop.com

2 - Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 1 (pgs. 11-33)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-1 sample photo - from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = pg. 28 in Step #6
PSE7 = pg. 27 in Step #6

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 1 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 1 - Completed - Your Name

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Feb 22nd




 

Lesson 2 - Basic Organizing
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Open PSE 6 in Organizer mode
  • Create a Catalog of your images
  • Import images from a camera or folder
  • Change the thumbnail display
  • Use Tag with images

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
Video - PSE Structure - Catelogues, Categories & Keywords
Video - Working with Catelogues
Video - How to import files
Video - Viewing files and using a Watch Folder
Video - Star Ratings, Keywords and Face Taggings

2 - Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 2 (pgs. 37-73)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-The photo that you applied the "Lilly" Keyword Tag - from the appropriate page for your textbook

PSE6 = pg. 71 in Step #3
PSE7 = pg. 69 in Step #3

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 2 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 2 - Completed - Your Name

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March 1st



 

Lesson 3 - Advanced Organizing
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Use advanced import options
  • Aquire still frames from a video
  • Import from a PDF file
  • Import from a scanner
  • Use Version sets and Stacks to organize photos
  • Place and find photos by using a Yahoo Map
  • Create Albums and Smart Albums

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
Video - Advanced Importing
Video - Capturing Video Stills
Video - Importing PDF Graphics
Video - Importing Scanned Graphics
Video - Using Version Sets
Video - Using Stacks
Video - Using Albums and Smart Albums
Video - Using the Map feature
Video - Using a Visual or Metadata Search

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 3 (pgs. 77-112)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-The photo that you "Grab" from the video - from the appropriate page for your textbook

PSE6 = pg. 87 in Step #10
PSE7 = pg. 85 in Step #14

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 3 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 3 - Completed - Your Name

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March 8th



 

Lesson 4 - Creating Projects
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Create a Greeting Card
  • Present your photos in Online gallery
  • Animate your photos in a Slideshow

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
Video - Create a Greeting Card
Video - Create a Slide Show
Video - Create a Collage

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 4 (pgs. 118-135)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-The photo that was saved as a greeting card - 4_Greeting_Card.psd
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = pg. 122 in Step #7
PSE7 = pg. 118 in Step #8

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 4 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 4 - Completed - Your Name

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March 15th



 

Lesson 5 - Printing, Sharing and Exporting
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Print Photos on home printer
  • Order professionally printed photos online
    - You DO NOT have to PURCHASE any photos!
  • Share Photos via email
  • Create a quick share flow
  • Use an Online Sharin Service
  • Burn a CD/DVD
  • Export images for use on a Web Site

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
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2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 5 (pgs. 140-159)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
- only 1 photo
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = pg. 150 in Step #5
PSE7 = pg. 152 in Step #4

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 5 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 5 - Completed - Your Name

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March 22nd
 

Lesson 6 - Adjust Color in Images
Completion Time = 2+ hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Correct Color problems
  • Auto-correct images
  • Use individual automatic options
  • Adjust skin tone
  • Use Smart Fix
  • Apply Color Variations and Adjustments
  • Remove Red Eye
  • Work with Color Management
  • Troubleshoot common problems

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 6 (pgs. 163-207)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 06_05_Work.psd - from pg. 205 in Step #8
PSE7 = the file 06_06_Work.psd - from pg. 221 in Step #9

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 6 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 6 - Completed - Your Name

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March 29th



 

Lesson 7 - Fixing Exposure Problems
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Brighten Underexposed photos
  • Correct different areas on a photo
  • Save selections shapes to use later
  • Create and Apply adjustment layers
  • Fix Overexposed and faded photos

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 7 (pgs. 212-241)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 07_02_Levels.jpg- from pg. 239 in Step #5
PSE7 = the file frida_and_mina_Levels.jpg from pg. 254 in Step #6

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 7 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 7 - Completed - Your Name

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April 5th



 

Lesson 8 - Repairing and Retouching Images
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Use the Straighten Tool
  • Remove Red Eye in Organizer
  • Use the Healing brush
  • Use the Clone Stamp tool
  • Use the Selection Brush tool
  • Mask parts of an image

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 8 (pgs. 245-267)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 08_04_Work.psd - from pg. 258 in Step #2
PSE7 = the file 08_04_Work.psd - from pg. 271 in Step #2

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 8 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 8 - Completed - Your Name

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April 26th



 

Lesson 9 - Working with Text
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Add a border
  • Manipulate text with Layer Styles
  • Warp text
  • Tile images
  • Move image layers
  • Hide, Reveal and Delete layers
  • Transfer layers between images
  • Merge layers
  • Apply a type clipping mask

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 9 (pgs. 271-303)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-
the file 09_07_Work.psd - from pg. 303 in Step #10

- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 09_07_Work.psd - from pg. 303 in Step #10
PSE7 = the file stripes_Work.psd - from pg. 314 in Step #11

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 9 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 9 - Completed - Your Name

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May 3rd



 

Lesson 10 - Combining Multiple Images
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Create a panorama
  • Use Photmerge Group Shot tool
  • Crop images
  • Combine images using layers
  • Resize and reposition selections
  • Create a gradient clipping path
  • Remove the copy/paste Halo

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 10 (pgs. 308-330)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 10_03_Work.psd - from pg. 326 in Step #4
PSE7 = the file 10_04_Work.psd - from pg. 338 in Step #3

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 10 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 10 - Completed - Your Name

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May 10th



 

Lesson 11 - Advanced Editing Techniques
Completion Time = 1-2 hours

In this assignment you will learn how to do the following:

  • Using camera raw files
  • Save conversions in the DNG format
  • Use histograms
  • Improve the quality of highlight and shadows
  • Resize and sharpen an image
  • Use filter gallery
  • Use Cookie Cutter tool

Complete the Following Tasks:

1 - Please watch these videos:
-Not Ready Yet -

2- Complete in the Textbook = All of Lesson 11 (pgs. 333-363)

3 - When you complete the lesson - Email me as an attachment
-
the file 11_03_Work.psd - from pg. 357 in Step #2

- from the appropriate page for your textbook
PSE6 = the file 11_03_Work.psd - from pg. 357 in Step #2
PSE7 = the file 11_03_Work.psd - from pg. 364 in Step #2

Email Me (at cis130hmwk@gmail.com) when you finished the
Lesson 11 homework - Thank You

Email Subject Line should Read:
Photo Lesson 11 - Completed - Your Name

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May 17th



 

COMPLETE ALL Class Assignments
Due - Tuesday May 26th
at 8am

 

 

May 26th


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