CLASS FOUR - Reading Assignment

Web Graphics 101
This graphics primer on builder.com contains an overview of graphics file formats, the differences between them, creating graphics which download quickly, and create the image you're looking for.
Expert Articles
Reviewing the Look of Your Site
This workz.com articles talks about the steps to optimizing your graphics, making sure they look good for most viewers, and improving download speed.

Web Site Design for Designers: Graphics and Palettes
This article by graphic artist and web designer Joe Gillespie contains excellent, advanced tips for anyone creating graphics for the web.

Great tips from CNET Designers
The creative services team of CNET put together this compendium of tips for improving your web site's graphics and overall image.