Flash 5:  Introduction

Overview:    In this course, you will gain experience with Flash tools and methods for working in Flash.You will build on this knowledge by using Flash to create animations that you can publish on the Web or as stand-alone files.

Performance-based objectives
Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·                                 View a Flash movie and modify the appearance of the Stage.

·                                 Draw, paint, and create custom colors and line styles using Flash tools.

·                                 Manipulate objects, experiment with shape interaction, and import artwork.

·                                 Build layers and use them to create effects.

·                                 Add text, and manipulate its behavior and appearance.

·                                 Create frame-by-frame, shape tweened, and motion tweened animation.

·                                 Publish a Flash movie.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: The Flash Environment
       What is Flash?
       Vector Vs. Raster Graphics
       The Flash Work Environment

Lesson 2: Drawing and Painting
       Basic Drawing and Painting Tools
       Working with Strokes and Fills
       Creating Custom Colors, Gradients, and LineStyles

Lesson 3: Working with Objects
       Manipulating Objects
       Object Interaction
       Transforming and Grouping Objects
       Importing Artwork

Lesson 4: Working with Multiple Layers
       Creating and Managing Multiple Layers
       Mask Layers
       Aligning Objects

Lesson 5: Working with Text
       Text Blocks
       Converting Text into Shapes

Lesson 6: Creating Animation
       Frame-By-Frame Animation
       Shape Tweened Animation
       Motion Tweened Animation
       Guide Layers

Lesson 7: Publishing Your Flash Movie
       Selecting your Publishing Settings
       Previewing and Publishing Files