I have created a sample applet, which you can view on the first of the links below.
My second link will take you to the source code of the applet. There I will explain to you what each and every line of code means.
The third link will take you to a page showing you some of the basics. Mainly, 4 key parts to the making of a Java Program.
The fourth link leads to my bibliography. Self-explanatory.
Enjoy!
The Applet
The Source Code
The Basics
The Bibliography