Well registration has closed so now I think its time to announce the prizes. Here's how they will work:
The final assignment will be a "final project," and everyone that turns it in will be entered into a poll that all the students will be able to vote in for the winner. This is the "Grand Prize."
I will also award prizes for most improved, most committed, and excellent achievement. These will be "Secondary Prizes."
Finally, anyone that turned in more than half of the assignments and wants a copy of HL2, I have two extra ones if anyone wants to have them.
Grand prize: Wacom Grapphire3 4x5 USB tablet
Secondary Prizes: (each winner chooses one)
Milkshape 3D modelling program
Digital Lighting and Rendering
Digital Texturing and Painting
Digital Character Design and Painting
(I have a bookshelf of other stuff to choose from as well if not interested in this selection)
I need to add, shipping of the prizes is only available in the continental United States. If a non-US winner is chosen, we can work something out that can be bought digitally; most of this comes from my personal collection I'm trying to clear out so I'm not actually spending money except on the Milkshape license and shipping, but I will to be fair.
I hope this provides incentive for you guys to get through the last 3 weeks and finish strong.