CIS 130 – PhotoShop Elements
Assignment Calendar
Spring 2009 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
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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 |
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COMPLETE
ALL Class Assignments
Due - Tuesday May 26th
at 8am
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May 26th |
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