DSIN242  - Motion Graphics Using Adobe Flash

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This course examines the process of designing, developing, and deploying text and graphics in motion in order to create a dynamic and interactive experience for the web user. Students will develop storyboards, perform interaction design, animate type, and set illustrations in motion. Students will examine and apply the theories and concepts behind developing illustrations, character animations, layers, frames, masks, symbols, libraries, motion tweens, shape tweens, nested objects, and animated shows. They will add audio and video to enhance the quality of the visual experience. Adobe Fireworks will also be introduced. Students must have access to Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 (or higher), Adobe Fireworks CS3 (or higher), Firefox 2.0 (or higher), and Adobe Flash CS3 (or higher) software. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. This course covers lessons 24–29 of the Design methodology and Technology curriculum of the CIW Site Designer certification.

 

Prerequisites

Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Students must have access to required software. APUS does not supply this software.
ISBN: Software Note
Publication Info: N/A
Author: N/A
Unit Cost: N/A

Book Title: Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available online and the location/access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
ISBN: Online Text Note
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Book Title: Web Design Specialist: Academic Student Guide-E-book links provided inside the classroom
ISBN: 0742327213
Publication Info: CIW
Author: CIW
Unit Cost: $102.50

 
 
 

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