PHO102B Digital Photographic Imaging - ONLINE CLASS - SPRING 2023
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PHO 102B - 1001 (29580) Digital Photographic Imaging I
Traditional Online Class Format - Go at your own weekly pace - I am here to help, guide, and answer questions.
•••Assignments are in Purple
•••Due Dates are in Green
•••Videos are in Red
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This course will introduce students to the basic Adobe Photoshop techniques such as layers, layer masks, color correction and retouching, directed specifically to how it applies to photography, will be explored. We will be using digital camera images. This course can be taken in the same semester as PHO 101. The student must be familiar with computer navigation, saving files, renaming files and using the internet.
•We Will be exploring Adobe Photoshop (Ps), Bridge (Br) and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) This semester. All three are part of you Adobe subscription.
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The Class
1) Work consistently, don’t procrastinate. Things will go wrong. To get the most out of this class you should plan on working in Photoshop every day for the next 15 weeks.
1a) OK - this is a jam filled class. Don’t wait to get started. Start NOW! NOW! NOW!
2) Have fun, explore, share ideas, have an open mind, be respectful or others, work hard, shoot more.
3) Because this class is mainly a technical class you will not be getting much aesthetic criticism from me. If you have a problem with a project I will let you know how to improve. Ask questions throughout the week, let me know if you are not understanding the project, the technique. I am here to help - Don't wait - Just ask!
Please email me at [email protected]
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You will need QuickTime installed on your computer to view videos. This is a free download.
Windows http://support.apple.com/kb/DL837?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Mac https://support.apple.com/downloads/quicktime
You will need Java installed on your computer (it should already be installed, it is also a free download. You may need to update your version if your files do not upload http://www.java.com/en/
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•••Any Project can be turned in BEFORE the due date•••
I grade projects as a group so if things are submitted early your work will be graded when all are graded.
HANDING IN YOUR WORK and viewing grades:
We will work from Canvas for this.
Submit you files through Canvas in the correct portal. You will find grades and comments for your projects in Canvas.
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TITLING INFO: Please name files: LastName_FirstInitial_ProjectName.Extension
Mary Smith retouch should be turned in as: Smith_M_retouch.psd
•Files not named properly will not be accepted.
I will not know the file belongs to you without your name.
I will not know the project without the project name included.
Makes sense, right?
•DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME IN YOUR FILE!!!
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•ONLY UPLOAD FILES, NOT FOLDERS -do not zip files or folders.
•Most files will be submitted at 2160 or 3000 Pixels on the longest side 240ppi, 8bit. (ALWAYS READ THE FILE SPECS in the assignment for correct submission guidelines)
•I want to see Layers in your files!
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Semester Assignments:
•Who Are You - 5pts
•Layered Canvas (saved as .PSD) - 10pts
•Bridge - Duotone Contact Sheet (this can be turned in as a .PDF or .JPG) - 20pts
•ACR Basics - 20pts
•ACR Profiles and Presets - 20pts
•Retouch - Old Photograph (saved as .PSD) - 20pts
•Colorize (saved as .PSD) - 25pts
•Sizing - 20pts
•ACR - Crop, Straighten and Geometry - 20pts
•Levels Adjustment Layer - 20pts
•Curves -with Localized Corrections - 25pts
•Sharpening - Global (10pts) - Localized - (20pts)
•ACR Masking - 20pts
•Basic Composite - 25pts
•Basic Portrait -25pts
•Work in Progress -10pts
•Final Portfolio - 50pts
Extra Credit:
•Color Mix - 5pts
•Color Grading - 5pts
•Sepia - 5pts
•Extra Credit - B&W - with Localized Corrections - 10pts
week 1: January 17, - January 22, 2023
Syllabus
Office Hours
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Assignment - Who Are You:
https://www.pixelnrg.com/who-are-you
Turn in by Monday, January 23, 11:59pm for full credit. Do it now.
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your Who Are You.
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Final Portfolio: It is never too early to start working on your final project.
1) https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho240de_final
2) https://www.pixelnrg.com/final_pho102de_checklist.pdf
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Introduction to Photoshop
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Setting up Workspaces and Preferences
https://www.pixelnrg.com/setting-up-workspaces-and-preferences
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Assignment - Ps - Layered Canvas
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/pho240_newcanvas
Tools, Panels, Creating a Canvas.
Today we will explore Photoshop. Open a new canvas, look at panels, play with the tools. This will be an overview of where things are. How to choose a tool. Color panels. Setting up your Photoshop color space for at home.
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MY MOVIES FOR YOU:
Create a New Canvas: https://youtu.be/-S3ExgrdRHQ
If you did not do this earlier set up your color workspace and preferences now.
Photoshop Preferences: https://youtu.be/cY8P-EfGSiA
Marquee Tools: https://youtu.be/D2_Uy7isgg4
Save a File: https://youtu.be/WXd3b6MUxtM
Lasso Tools: https://youtu.be/hnD7G2dKBFY
Gradient Layer: https://youtu.be/waJdKX8SC2o
One Last VIDEO - Rename, Moving Layers, and more info to complete the assignment https://youtu.be/WLKfGRIh07U
Photoshop Tools - https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview/
week 2: January 23 - January 29, 2023
Due - Who Are You - Monday, January 23, 11:59pm
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your Who Are You.
Due - Layered Canvas - Monday, January 23, 11:59PM
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Lets start this week by exploring Adobe Bridge (Br) and building some basic Photoshop (Ps) knowledge.
Bridge (Br) will be the start point of your workflow all semester.
Explore some Adobe Bridge (Br) basics to get started - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/BtviBcn9Mfw
Additional info to make your semester flow
Explore panels and workspaces In Adobe Ps, a little more info - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/UokG8Pwokq8
Here we explore saving and backing up files - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
Master File, What is a master file? - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/-dJM-gdd03g
Organizing your files - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/DqaLyjdCB7U
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Assignment/how to - Br/Ps - Duotone/BatchRename/Contact Sheet
Use your own images for this one. Bring in a full resolution image to use for this project. Do not download an image from social media. Start with an image at least 3000 pixels on the longest side. If you do not have an image to use let me know, I can provide one for you.
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/pho240_duotone_contactsheet
Traditional Duotone - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/JlJwhV9Z0PA
Create a Faux Duotone - VIDEO - https://youtu.be/YQ7q-XhgEoY
How to Batch Rename Files within Bridge - Video - https://youtu.be/-652XEXlkKU
Create a Contact Sheet - Video - https://youtu.be/bV0ihJ7nFQ8
week 3: January 30 - February 5, 2023
Due - Duotone Contact Sheet - Monday, January 30, 11:59PM
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Adobe, Introduction to Camera Raw - Read - https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/introduction-camera-raw.html
ACR Short Videos
YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAfR9hZHymOmaVR2gNvCzFQegi2SCBzK
00001 Intro to ACR Image dialog box - Video -
00002 Opening RAW, Jpg and TIFF files - Video - https://youtu.be/v3e0kvtzhIg
00003 Introduction to the DNG - Video -
00004 Introduction to ACR Interface June 2020 Release - Video - https://youtu.be/qCxtDN8o6Aw
00005 Using The Basics Panel in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/ax9AuY0DDFM
00006 Open, Done, Save, Buttons in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/kNNCpjZK_ko
00006a How to save a DNG from within ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/lFDgOT_eoZU
00007 Working an image using the Basics Panel and a little Color Mixer panel - Video - https://youtu.be/-UzctFXeBz4
00008 Using the Texture and Saturation Sliders - Video - https://youtu.be/OLiJWxKL3NE
00009 Resetting an Image to Camera RAW defaults - Video - https://youtu.be/2JU7Rm_UJIM
00010 ACR - Bridge File Icons - Video - https://youtu.be/Fooud_sF-6Y
00016 Making a BW using the Saturation Slider - Video - https://youtu.be/9iYmnCDvBxc
00017 Making a BW using Profiles in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/VPRN4gCHcGE
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Assignment - ACR Basics
https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102_assigment_acrbasics.pdf
My Images for you to use:
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p785758266#h61a65ac1
•••How to download a file from the PixelNRG website https://youtu.be/P0MG5hjSMU4
Open a file with a missing Profile. https://youtu.be/1jIOJ8hN2Vc
week 4: February 6 - February 12, 2023
Due - ACR Basics - Monday, February 6, 11:59PM
Assignment - ACR - Profiles and Presets - https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102a_wb_profiles_pre.pdf
My Images for you to use: https://www.pixelnrg.com/p855287950/e38593017
00011 White Balance Tool more in depth - Video - https://youtu.be/sVSMCxf9jhE
00019 What are Profiles and Presets in ACR? - Video - https://youtu.be/ck60U4g9ACk
00020 Lets take a look at Profiles in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/tol1q-5rCKw
00021 Lets take a look at Prests in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/QwRjx_sg4VU
00022 Create your own Preset in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/wZVNyCE3MU0
00023 Apply Settings to a Batch of Images in ACR - Video - https://youtu.be/Qj8b4QrGX_0
•••Explore create and submit a color mix or color graded image •ACR - Color Mix and Color Grading - 5 extra credit points.
Include a written detailed description of what you did in Comments•••
00015 Using the Color Mixer Panel (Hue/Saturation/Luminance) - Video - https://youtu.be/7fOI30X0Gio
00024 How to Color Grade - By Photoshop Training Channel - https://youtu.be/LyolSZ3PcDI
Create and submit a sepia toned image - 5 extra credit points.
Include a written detailed description of what you did in Comments.
How To: Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel.
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p1052294367/e3ed34183
Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel. - Video - https://youtu.be/DjlgJlhXSY4
week 5: February 13 - February 19, 2023
Due - Profiles and Presets - Monday, February 13, 11:59PM
Extra Credit Due - Color Grading - Sepia - Monday, February 13, 11:59PM
Assignment/how to - Ps - Retouch (an old photograph)
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/pho240_retouch
My scanned images for you to use -
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LARGE IMAGE - the long side will be 2400 pixels - YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO THIS TWICE
Click on the link below. Choose the image you want. Click on the image to make it large. In the top left of the image look for menu, then download the original size. This will save to your HD. Most likely your downloads folder unless you have a different destination designated.
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/p15412033#h2b55080d
•••How to download a file from the PixelNRG website - Video - https://youtu.be/P0MG5hjSMU4
Open a file with a missing Profile - Video - https://youtu.be/1jIOJ8hN2Vc
How To Straighten Crop a Photograph in Adobe Photoshop CC - Video - https://youtu.be/7NI-rnWjJ1Y
Video - How to make your image grayscale in Ps - Video - https://youtu.be/RwswYEPYD5w
Make a duplicate layer of the background - Video - https://youtu.be/U-Cor30wgaE
Locating the Tools, plus a quick look at the Navigator Panel - Video - https://youtu.be/7kwXjCaIyPo
Overview of the Image - Things to think about while getting started - Video - https://youtu.be/Xa06jj_BiSY
How To use the Healing Brush - Video - https://youtu.be/PoBHSXD9Uyg
How To use the Clone Stamp - Video - https://youtu.be/fuqwvhQAriw
How To use the Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool and a bonus, Re-aligning the layers - Video - https://youtu.be/GAYyylfv578
How to use a Rectangular Marquee to define your cloning edge - Video - https://youtu.be/8cU-S5vPRi0
How to use the History Panel - Video - https://youtu.be/gDTr0PBBvdk
Did a part of your correction not look as great as you had hoped? If so you can copy the old bad to the new bad and start again. No need to redo the entire image. Here is how to do that - Video - https://youtu.be/nuKQdVgk0uE
In this last video I just spend some time retouching an image using what we explored in the earlier videos.
•Bonus use the paint brush to draw a line.
Draw a straight line. Where you want your line to start click once. Move the curser to where you want the line to end. Hold the shift key and click the mouse, a straight line is drawn - Video - https://youtu.be/4mGhtv1HEpM
How to Re-Align your layers if skewed - Video - https://youtu.be/VPWDqyMdtVM
How to copy the Original Bad to the retouched worse. Only a part - Video - https://youtu.be/M5FX0wLrZz0
Final Portfolio: Due -Monday, May 8, 2023 11:59pm
50pts
1) https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho240de_final
2) https://www.pixelnrg.com/final_pho102de_checklist.pdf
week 6: February 20 - February 26, 2023
Due - Retouch - Monday, February 20, 11:59PM
Assignment/how to - Ps - Colorize
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/pho240_colorize
My scanned images for you to use
Click on the link below. Choose the image you want. Click on the image to make it large. In the top left of the image look for menu, then download the original size. This will save to your HD. Most likely your downloads folder unless you have a different destination designated.
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p394342675#h624913e3
This video will help understand panels and workspaces - Photoshop Workspaces, Panels and more https://youtu.be/UokG8Pwokq8
Here we explore saving and backing up files - https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
My Movies for the Colorize Project:
RGB to Grayscale and back to RGB. https://youtu.be/fw24yKQtj-4
METHOD #1 https://youtu.be/iou3rWDS0Tc - Only use this method for 3 - 5 layers
Fully understanding the layer masks with this project will set you up for success for the rest of the semester.
15-18 layers using these next 2 methods. Don't forget the opacity and blend mode exploration.
Spend the most time with methods 2 and 3.
If you feel comfortable with the Layer Masks you will be ahead of the game for the rest of the semester.
METHOD #2 https://youtu.be/JbURFcKelNs -
METHOD #3 https://youtu.be/M-WrRJ8TrGc
Make a more realistic image by using 2 or more like colors. https://youtu.be/_CgBExadA7E
How to reproduce a color and save it in the Swatches Panel. https://youtu.be/LYDiFr5IOVI
In this video I take you through the layers of a completed colorize project. https://youtu.be/_QsjUyzZvzk
Photoshop shortcuts
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html
week 7: February 27 - March 5, 2023
Due - Colorize - Monday, February 27, 11:59PM
Assignment - Ps - Sizing Images
https://www.pixelnrg.com/sizingimages2018.pdf
My Images for you to use:
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p372430237#hb3484d05
My Videos for You:
How to: Sizing https://youtu.be/ZUjNlGgDkDg
How to: Cropping https://youtu.be/KLRB_uH0Sek
Resolution Explained:
https://improvephotography.com/48332/photoshop-resolution-setting-a-complete-guide-and-cheat-sheet/
week 8: March 6 - March 12, 2023
Due - Sizing - Monday, March 6, 11:59PM
Assignment - ACR - Crop, Straighten, Geometry - https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102assignment_acr_crop_geometry-.pdf
My Images for you to use:
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p183258672#h293b75c7
00012 Using the Crop Tool and Straighten Tool - Video - https://youtu.be/AcHqAVSeztM
00013 Using the Geometry Panel - Video - https://youtu.be/5S8jEr0Y2as
week 9: March 20 - March 26, 2023
Due - ACR - Crop, Straighten, Geometry - Monday, March 20, 11:59PM
Assignment - Br - Ps - Levels Adjustment Layer (Global Correction)
https://www.pixelnrg.com/assignmentcc1_levels.pdf
My Images for you to use:
http://pixelnrg.zenfolio.com/p661329463
Download the 6 images to color correct using levels.
My Movies on Levels and Curves Adjustment Layers
*006 Setting the Eyedropper points in the Levels and Curves Adjustment Panels - Video https://youtu.be/u6rUa5x8aGo
002 Levels Adjustment Panel, The White Eyedropper. https://youtu.be/yva9G4lb-dE
003 Levels Adjustment Panel - Gray Eyedropper. https://youtu.be/Dg1EjqCq3Pw
004 Levels Panel Precise Adjustment. https://youtu.be/MoLqn8YFmQ8
005 Levels Adjustment Panel Sliders. https://youtu.be/0KfKs1KW618
006 Two Quick Tips. https://youtu.be/5rAWd0iPCqU
007 Use the White Eyedropper in the Levels Adjustment Panel to correct the color cast in this image.
https://youtu.be/MWLNqposUow
008 Explore the Vibrance/Saturation Adjustment Panel in Adobe Photoshop. https://youtu.be/Pur-pKECISw
009 Photo Filter Adjustment Panel in Adobe Photoshop. https://youtu.be/32x01k3eEUY
010 Color Balance Adjustment Panel and Levels RGB Adjustments. https://youtu.be/HEYeS0a2cM8
Assignment - Br - Ps - Curves Adjustment Layer
Global Correction and Localized corrections on each image.
https://www.pixelnrg.com/assignmentcc2_curves.pdf
My Images for you to use:
https://www.pixelnrg.com/p963368211/hC424B1DB#hc424b1db
001 Introduction to the Curves Panel https://youtu.be/ghgiHux4r3Y
002 Assignment Curves: Demo Edit https://youtu.be/Bw3R4jwopV0
003 Editing an image using Curves and a Black and White Adjustment Layer https://youtu.be/3Q-oKWdZmxs
004 Curves and a little black paint on a transparent layer https://youtu.be/1HB687SvG8M
005 Movie: Object Selection Tool https://youtu.be/lkSx96gj3cs
Explore - BW Adjustment Panel including Localized Corrections- 10 extra credit points.
•Submit 3 different images exploring the BW Adjustment Layer.
For full extra credit
-Explore presets and tints within the BW adjustment layer.
-Explore using curves here if you want more or less contrast.
-Explore Localized Global, to add or subtract contrast from a part of the image (add a curve adjustment layer or 2)
•In the comments tell me in detail about why you chose the images you did to make B&W.
What you did and why, when editing the images.
http://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102_b-w
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your extra credit late.
week 10: March 27 - April 2, 2023
Due - Levels Adjustment (Global) - Monday, March 27, 11:59PM
Due - Curves Adjustment (Global & Localized) - March 27, 11:59PM
Due Extra Credit - BW Adjustment Layer - Monday, March 27, 11:59PM
Canvas Will Lock Submissions on the extra credit portal at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your extra credit late.
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Assignment/how to - Br - Ps - Sharpening (Global and Localized)
Use your own images for this one. Start with an image at least 3000 pixels on the longest side.
http://pixelnrg.com/classes/pho-240/assignment-sharpening
My Movies on Sharpening
Watch this video first
36D) What is a Master File: https://youtu.be/JosAvEbw-uA
001 Sharpening Prep/Unsharp Mask: https://youtu.be/LnQtJ81D0HA
002 LAB Sharpening: https://youtu.be/sRGcgm9YgRo
003 Luminosity Sharpening: https://youtu.be/7cio7kI9vzQ
004 Layer Sharpening: https://youtu.be/T-TymWGqKOg
005 High Pass Sharpening: https://youtu.be/Z2dpt4-IxfU
006 Localized Sharpening: https://youtu.be/3m8J3vdhLbI
Final Portfolio: Due -Monday, May 8, 2023 11:59pm
50pts
1) https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho240de_final
2) https://www.pixelnrg.com/final_pho102de_checklist.pdf
week 11: April 3 - April 9, 2023
Media Fest - APRIL 3-8, 2023
8 Extra credit points per day for attending events and making images.
Sign in on my office door when you arrive - NLV 1718 -
Submit images through the Canvas Portal.
In The Canvas Comments Tell me the events attended - the speakers - what you learned - thought - anything else you would care to share.
You will need all 3 of the above for full extra credit.
Schedule to be posted before the event -
This will be a ton of fun and great info - I can't wait to see you all there!
Due - Sharpening (Global) - Monday, April 3, 11:59PM
Due - Sharpening (Localized) - Monday, April 3, 11:59PM
There are 2 submission Portals for this assignment - Part 1, Global - Part 2, Local - Submit your work in the appropriate portal.
Assignment - ACR - Masking - https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102_acr_masking.pdf
Use 4 of your own Images for this one. Images must all be different - subjects, genres, time of day, etc.
01 - ACR Masking Tools - https://youtu.be/ZS3wfoYqSUE
02 - ACR Masking Brush Options - https://youtu.be/ezRUTsHiaOg
03 - ACR Radial Gradient Tool - https://youtu.be/K6mGg_fkVBY
04 - ACR Masking using multiple tools in one image - https://youtu.be/AUxmt6ZInw8
week 12: April 10 - April 16, 2023
Due - Masking - Monday, April 10, 11:59PM
Assignment - Br - ACR - Ps - Basic Composite - https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102basiccomposite.pdf
Photoshop Sky Replacement - https://youtu.be/ZqDBJ6JRkZ4
How to place 2 images into one Canvas - https://youtu.be/wHInq6bCyAk
Texture Overlay using Photoshop - https://youtu.be/uEKwANELzAc
Photoshop Overlay Demo - https://youtu.be/GXKsxSES4jc
week 13: April 17 - April 23, 2023
Due - Basic Composite - Monday, April 17, 11:59PM
Assignment - Br - ACR -Ps - Basic Portrait Retouch
https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho102_portrait2022.pdf
My Images for you to use:
https://zenfolio.page.link/iynJz
week 14: April 24 - April 30, 2023
Due - Basic Portrait Retouch - Monday, April 24, 11:59PM
Continue working on your Final this week. Feel free to send me work in progress images for extra credit by May 2nd.
For the extra credit you must include a written statement on what your concept is and thoughts on the work submitted.
1) https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho240de_final
2) https://www.pixelnrg.com/final_pho102de_checklist.pdf
week 15: May 1 - May 7, 2023
Extra Credit - Final, Work in Progress - Due by Monday, May 1, 11:59PM
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your Work in Progress late.
All late projects or re-submissions are Due by Monday, May 1, 11:59PM
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your work late.
Continue Working on your Final Project. I am looking for a minimum of 10 hours on this project. I am here for questions - To review work in progress - Whatever you need to make your final the strongest it can be.
week 16: FINALS Week: May 8 - May 12, 2023
Final Project Due -Monday, May 8, 2023 11:59pm
100pts
Canvas Will Lock Submissions at 11:59
You will not be able to submit your work late.
Final Portfolio:
1) https://www.pixelnrg.com/pho240de_final
2) https://www.pixelnrg.com/final_pho102de_checklist.pdf
As opportunities arise, I reserve the right to alter the order and to add too or subtract from this syllabus or weekly semester guide.