Flash CS5 - Level 1

Course details

In this course, students will create and manipulate a wide variety of objects ranging from simple graphic designs to complex animation sequences using the Adobe®  Flash® CS5 application. 

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Flash CS5

• Identify Components of the Flash CS5 Interface
• Customize the Flash CS5 Interface
• Introduce Rich Media Design
• Principles

Lesson 2: Add Shapes, Colors, and Lines with Drawing and Painting Tools

• Identify Flash Drawing and Painting
• Components
• Apply and Customize Colors
• Use Drawing and Painting Tools
• Work with Interacting Objects

Lesson 3: Creating Symbols and Instances

• Create Symbols
• Create Symbol Instances

Lesson 4: Identifying Image Types

• Identify Copyright and Citation Requirements
• Compare Vector and Bitmap Images
• Optimize Bitmap Images for Flash

Lesson 5: Manipulating Objects

• Work with Selections
• Transform Objects
• Organize Objects with Layers

Lesson 6: Working with Text

• Add Text to a Document
• Create Text Fields

Lesson 7: Using Animation Basics to Create Animations

• Create Animations with Frames and Keyframes
• Create Tween Animations

Lesson 8: Using ActionScript™

• Understand the Basics of ActionScript
• Use Code Snippets 

Prerequisites

To gain the most from this class, students should be familiar with the Windows environment (XP for ILT and Vista for online), be familiar with the Web and its terminologies, have a basic frame of reference for graphic and design applications—identify programs designed for graphics and web, have a desire to know the basic terminologies and components of ActionScript™ and its role as a Flash programming language.