Adobe Flash Course Overview
Flash is a powerful multimedia creation tool that can be used to build simple animations, full-featured applications, and everything in between. This course offers new Flash users a thorough explanation of the interface, tools, and techniques at the heart of any project. You will create and manipulate a wide variety of objects ranging from simple graphic designs to complex animation sequences using the Adobe® Flash® CS5 application.
Software Requirements: Each computer requires the following software:
- Adobe® Flash® CS5 Professional
- Adobe® Flash® Media Encoder
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later
Upcoming Classes
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Level 1
Class Length: 1 day (approx. 6 hours)
Prerequisites: To gain the most from this class, students should be familiar with their Windows environment (XP for those using the guide and Vista for online users), be familiar with the Web and its terminologies, have a basic frame of reference for graphic and design applications, and have a desire to know the basic terminologies and components of ActionScrip™ and its role as a Flash programming language.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Flash CS5
- Lesson 2: Adding Shapes, Colors, and Lines with Drawing and Painting Tools
- Lesson 3: Creating Symbols and Instances
- Lesson 4: Identifying Image Types
- Lesson 5: Manipulating Objects
- Lesson 6: Working with Text
- Lesson 7: Using Animation Basics to Create Animations
- Lesson 8: Getting Started with ActionScript™
Level 2
Class Length: 1 day (approx. 6 hours)
Prerequisites: Adobe Flash Level 1 or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Planning a Flash Project
- Lesson 2: Designing a Project
- Lesson 3: Managing Symbols
- Lesson 4: Laying Out Text
- Lesson 5: Creating Advanced Animations
- Lesson 6: Adding Audio to a Movie
- Lesson 7: Working with ActionScript™ 3.0
- Lesson 8: Publishing a Movie in Different Formats
- Lesson 9: Extending Flash