Flash Basics

Course Info:

Course Introduction

In this course, students explore how to use Adobe Flash, the industry-standard vector-based tool that can create everything from simple animations, to entire Web sites and even sleek video interfaces. Students develop a deep understanding for basic drawing and animating tools in Flash, mastering such critical elements as layers, symbols, and tweens. Students build interactivity into their own designs using advances animation techniques, 3D rotation, navigation buttons, video, and even basic ActionScript. This course will challenge students to create exciting projects including social game art, an animated advertisement, an animated character, a video gallery, and more.

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Course Notes

A Student Guide is provided for this course. Evaluation is based solely on an Academy of Learning Career College final exam. Prior to taking the final exam, students must successfully complete all the components of the online course material. Participants who receive 75% or higher on their exam will receive a certificate.

Course Breakdown

  • Lesson 1:
    Creating graphics; What is Flash?; Your First Flash File; Drawing in Flash; Other Basic Tips and Techniques; Thinking Ahead: Flash for Mobile Devices
  • Lesson 2:
    Animation with Motion Tweening; Understanding Animation; Creating a Motion Tween; Adjusting a Motion Tween; Working with Motion Paths; Managing Keyframes; Changing Objects in 3D Space; Understanding Easing; Nested Animations; Exporting to HTML5
  • Lesson 3:
    Special Animation Techniques; Animation Techniques; Shape Tweening; Using Shape Hints; Masking
  • Lesson 4:
    Interactivity and ActionScript; About Interactivity; Creating Button Symbols; Understanding ActionScript 3.0
  • Lesson 5:
    Integrating Video; Video and Flash; Preparing Video with Adobe Media Encoder; Embedding Video; Playing External Video
  • Lesson 6:
    Modularity and Hyperlinks; Thinking about Modularity; Loading External Content with Loader Object; Adding Hyperlinks; Publishing your Project; Final Words

  • Program: Web Designer Program

  • Course Aim: At the end of this course, students will be able to design interactive Flash animations using Adobe Flash.

  • Of interest to: Those interested in pursuing a career in graphic design, Web design, or Flash animation.

Method of Delivery: Online Learning supported by qualified College Facilitators or Online Instructors.

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