Spring 2009
Description
CIS 125FL - Introduction to Flash explores the skills necessary for a web developer
using Adobe Flash. Adobe Certified Associate (ACA).Outcomes include an overall
understanding of Flash as well as setting project requirements, identifying rich
media elements, building rich media elements, and evaluating rich media elements.
Recommended prerequisite: CIS 120 or instructor approval
Credits: 4 (Lecture: 3; Lab: 2)
Course Outcomes
Prerequisite Skills
Prior to starting class, CIS 125FL students need to possess digital
literacy skills as demonstrated by successful completion of CIS 120
or IC3 Certification AND basic Web/Internet technology
skills. These skills include, but are not
limited to...
- start-up, reboot, and shut down a computer.
- operate a computer keyboard and know about the basic use of the Alt, Control, and Shift keys.
- operate a mouse and be able to determine when clicking, double-clicking,a nd right-clicking are appropriate courses of action.
- save files to disk (portable storage) and retrieve/open files that have been previously saved.
- create folders and sub-folders within the My Documents folder and portable storage devices.
- download and install new software from the Web.
- research information online
- explain the role of web servers on the Internet.
- upload files to the Web.
Meeting Time/Location
CRN 40509 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45 to 3:15 in PIO 200D.
Instructor
Ralph R Phillips, Assistant Professor
My e-mail address is . Please use descriptive subjects when sending
an e-mail. "Problem creating motion on a path" is a better subject line than
"Help!". E-mails without a subject are filtered to get automatically
trashed. See http://rrphillips.cocc.edu
for more contact information.
Course Text and Supplies
Flash CS3 Professional for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide) (Paperback)
by Katherine Ulrich (Author)
Although the course text does not have end-of-chapter exercises, it is requied and will
be used for graded activities including quiz and exam preparation. This course will also make extensive use of resources online:
For the greatest convienence, students should use a portable USB drive for file management.
Portable USB drives are readily available for under $20 at office supply and electronics/computer
stores. With your USB drive, you can install portable applications like Firefox (web browser),
Audacity (sound editor), and even a portable image editor.
Course Topics Schedule
| 1 |
Mon/Tue |
Getting Started |
| Wed/Thu |
Understanding the Interface |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
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| 2 |
Mon/Tue |
Working with Simple Graphics |
| Wed/Thu |
Working with Text |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 3 |
Mon/Tue |
Complex Graphics on a Single Layer |
| Wed/Thu |
Complex Graphics on Multiple Layers |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 4 |
Mon/Tue |
Symbols and Instances |
| Wed/Thu |
Frame by Frame Animation |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 5 |
Mon/Tue |
Motion Tweening |
| Wed/Thu |
Mid-term Exam |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 6 |
Mon/Tue |
Shape Tweening |
| Wed/Thu |
Complex Animation Tasks |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 7 |
Mon/Tue |
Creating Buttons and menus |
| Wed/Thu |
Basic Interaction |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 8 |
Mon/Tue |
Integrating Bitmap Graphics |
| Wed/Thu |
Working with Sound and Video |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 9 |
Mon/Tue |
Working with Sound and Video |
| Wed/Thu |
Integrated Flash Project |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
| 10 |
Mon/Tue |
Integrated Flash Project |
| Wed/Thu |
Integrated Flash Project |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
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| Finals |
Mon/Tue |
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| Wed/Thu |
Final Exam on Thursday at 1:00pm |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
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