CS 74.31A Flash Web Animation
An introduction to the use and implementation of web-based animation tools. Students use Adobe Flash to create basic vector-based animations, examine the concepts that make a quality interactive animation, complete a thorough exploration of the tools, introduce and utilize basic ActionScript, and produce animations.
- Instructor: Jeffrey Diamond
- Phone: (707) 527-4990
- Web Site: http://www.santarosa.edu/~jdiamond
- E-mail: jdiamond@santarosa.edu
Course Information & Hours for Fall 2011
- Required Materials: Flash CS5 Professional Digital Classroom by Fred Gerantabee, Wiley Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-470-60776-3
Software: Flash CS5 is required for ALL sections (student versions are around $179). You will need to purchase Flash CS5 or use either the Santa Rosa or Petaluma computer labs. - Meeting time: Every Wednesday 5:00- 7:00 PM room PC 657 and 7:00- 8:00 PM in room 643 (Call Building) Petaulma.
- Flash CS4 Files: These are files converted from the textbook. Please note: Some of the files in chapters 2, 4, 6, 9, and 10 lose functionality that flash CS4 does not support. Features include TLF text, Inverse Kinematics, SWF History. It is your responsibility to use a computer that has Flash CS5 for these lessons.
Procedures: Make sure to complete the steps below:
- Select the class syllabus link to the left, and read it completely
- Select your section check-in to the left and fill out the form.
- Select the Weekly Assignments link to the left every week and complete all the steps for each week.
Online Sections:
- I will broadcast this online class live on Wednesday 5:00- 8:00 PM. (You can choose to participate in the online lecture OR watch the archive). To participate live, select the online classroom link at the top of this and every page. To watch the archive select the archive link at the top of the page. Make sure your computer is pre- configured to run Elluminate Live!