R. Craig Collins >
Intro to Computer Graphics >
Lab 1
Lab 1 ©
R. Craig Collins, 2007
General Lab Directions
Note: There is not enough time in lecture to cover all
the material; go over the reading material BEFORE you begin the lab
Note: Typically labs will require you to invest some time in the lab, outside
of class lecture hours
•Note: Please read the related overview material before continuing
Check with your Instructor for due date, typically Friday, 11:59PM (see due
dates)
•NOTE:
•See a video in Like Lab 1.
•Compare versions of Paint
• Short video on using Paint for Windows 7
• 5 minute video on Inkscape basics
•Begin creating and testing the Lab (link to graphic construction requirements) |
•Answer questions concerning topics covered in the Lab
(You will later transfer this information into
a D2L quiz)
You may download an acrobat or word processing document to help you with this. |
At the end of this process,
1) you will submit the web page files by zipping them, and placing them in the Desire2Learn dropbox area. Instructions on zipping are below.
2) you will be 'turning
in' your documentation and Q&A by taking the ARTC Lab 1: quiz in the Quizzes area of Desire2Learn.
So, to get the best score, complete the documentation and Q&A as directed
below, first.
• Optional: Open/save an Acrobat pdf document to help with documentation and questions
(get Adobe Acrobat Reader free, here)
• Optional: Right click/save a Word doc document to help with documentation and questions
• Optional: Right click/save a Rich Text rtf document to help with documentation and questions
Part 1, Activity (40%):
You may download an acrobat or word processing document to help you with this.
•NOTE:
•See a video in Like Lab 1.
•Compare versions of Paint
• Short video on using Paint for Windows 7
• 5 minute video on Inkscape basics
• Create a folder named lab1
• Experiment with Paint, create images using various tools in Paint. Save some of your work in the lab1 folder.
• Bonus for creativity
• Using Microsoft Paint, create a basketball, as demonstrated in the video Like Lab 1. Details below.
• Experiment with Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator, save some of your work in the lab1 folder.
• Bonus for creativity or if one of the tutorial is followed.
• How to make ball.bmp
Grade Points
5 points: folder named lab1 created
5 points: Paint image is 144 x 144 pixels
5 points: Paint correct colors and tools chosen and used
5 points: Paint image is similar in appearance to screenshot above
5 points: Paint file named ball.bmp is saved in the lab1 folder
5 points: create a simple vector illustration with Inkscape (try shape tools, pen tool, etc.; you may specify the name, such as test.svg; save in lab 1 folder)
I may give you a bonus points if a more complex tutorial is followed. • 5 minute video on Inkscape basics
5 points: the lab1 folder is zipped, renamed to yourname-lab1.zip
To Zip, browse to the the location of lab1 folder (don't open the folder)
Right click the lab1 folder
Choose Send To...
Choose Compressed (Zipped) Folder
You may rename the new zip by right clicking it.
The file name should be yourname-lab1.zip
5 points: yourname-lab1.zip uploaded to D2L dropbox |
Part 2: Hands On (60%): Be prepared to discuss/demonstrate new tools and concepts used in this lab.
You may download an acrobat or word processing document to help you with this.
At the end of this process, you will be turning in answers
using the Quizzes area of Desire2Learn,
based on the following questions. So, to get the best score, fill in all the
answers in this document first.
Answer the following questions
- Match the terms with the correct Paint tool
|
brush
eraser
fill with color
magnifier
pencil
pick a color
select
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- One way to resize a Paint canvas is to click the drag handles on the sides, or corners.
What's the other way?
a) File\Properties
b) Edit\Canvas
c) View\File Size
d) Image\Attributes
- True or False, you select the background color by left clicking the desired color box.
- To make a line straight, or an ellipse perfectly round, you hold down the ____ key
a) alt
b) ctrl
c) F1
d) Shift
- True or false, When you select the brush tool, you can select multiple brush size/shape options
- The default for a Paint file type is
a) bmp
b) gif
c) jpg
d) png
- When using the curve tool, the easiest way to lock in the curve in place is to
a) press F1
b) select another tool
c) click the lock button
d) select a different color
- If you have a box drawn that you wish to fill with color, you must first make sure
a) the box has no gaps, or the color will flood other parts of the image, also
b) the background color is set to the same shade as the foreground color
c) you must select another tool, before using the tool again
d) that the new color is darker that the old color
- True or false, You can copy an image from another program, and paste it into Paint
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Problems? Zip the entire folder and attach to an email:
•Send the mail to your instructor,
cc yourself
•The subject line should include
your name, your class, your section, and what you are submitting
•Make sure you attach the zipped file
SUBMITTING THE LAB
In Windows, zip the entire
labx directory, and rename to yourname-lab1.zip.
•Example: yourname-labx or yourname-lab1.zip
(if your extensions are visible)
Log into Desire2Learn, choose
this class, choose Dropbox, and select Lab 1.
Browse to yourname-lab1.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed
instructions)
You will then transfer your answers to the D2L Quiz for lab x. You may use your
notes for this part of lab.
Choose the Quizzes menu, and locate IMED Lab 3: backgrounds/paths.
• Using
D2L dropbox • Using
D2L Quizzes • Logon
to D2L
To submit by Temple College Desire2Learn:
•Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the
correct course
•When the Course Home Page appears,
click on the Dropbox link.
•You may click on Discussions, Dropbox, or Quizzes below, for more info
Dropbox directions
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1. Choose the class for which you want to drop off an assignment.
2. Find the Dropbox tool, click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
4. Choose [Add a File], then choose [Browse]; you may need to choose (My) Computer first
5. Find the file that you would like to upload and click open, then choose [Upload]
6. Type in a short description or comment about the file, if you like.
7. Select [Add] for any additional files that may be pertinent, and repeat
8. After your files have been selected, click [Submit]. (To upload and submit you will always click at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there
are graphics in the file).
- Did my file get through?
1. Go to the Dropbox tool
2. Click the number under Submissions
3. All of the assignments that have been submitted will be listed.