Course Lab

R. Craig Collins > Intro to Computer Graphics > Lab 7

Lab 7 © 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:
• Video on photo editing basics... compliments Photo Editing
•Would you like an additional video on any lab 7 topic? Add to MUD 11.

•Begin creating and testing the Lab (link to graphic construction requirements)

   •Answer questions concerning the 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.

     • Optional: Open/save an Acrobat pdf document to print with directions
       (get Adobe Acrobat Reader free, here)
     • Optional: Right click/save a Word docdocument to print with directions
     • Optional: Right click/save a Rich Text rtf document to print with directions

Part 1, Activity (100%):
You may download an acrobat or word processing document to help you with this.

• Create a lab7 folder
• Copy any images you wish to use into the lab7 folder
The GIMP tools

• Demonstrate the use of all the tools mentioned above.

   • Use the pencil, and ink tool (adjust the brush size, as needed)
   • Use the eraser tool (adjust the brush size, as needed)
   • Use the blur/sharpen tool (adjust the brush size, as needed)
   • Use the smudge tool (adjust the brush size, as needed)
   • Use the clone tool (adjust the brush size, as needed)

These effects may be done in one image, or these effects can be done on different images... the choice is yours.

Submit both the original image(s) and the edited image(s)

Please don't simply draw lines and clone random objects...
... actually use to tools to enhance an image or images.
You get to choose how you use the tools, but this should not be a two minute lab!

• Zip the lab7 folder, rename it to yourname-lab7.zip and submit in the D2L Lab 7 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

Which image file did you use the pencil tool on?
How did you use it?
Which image file did you use the ink tool on?
How did you use it?
Which image file did you use the eraser tool on?
How did you use it?
Which image file did you use the blur/sharpen tool on?
How did you use it?
Which image file did you use the smudge tool on?
How did you use it?
Which image file did you use the clone tool on?
How did you use it?

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 lab7 directory, and rename to yourname-lab7.zip.
•Example: yourname-lab7 or yourname-lab7.zip (if your extensions are visible)
Log into Desire2Learn, choose this class, choose Dropbox, and select Lab 7.
Browse to yourname-lab7.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed instructions)

Choose the Quizzes menu, and locate Lab 7
• 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

        D2L navigation

Dropbox directions

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.