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Macromedia Training Overview
You have explored the basic features and functions of Flash 8. However, a knowledge of the advanced features will help you to create custom animations. In this course, you will create simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript.
Objectives
You will explore the advanced features of Flash 8, such as working with ActionScript, creating simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript; and also create and customize components.
Target Student:
Students who want to have an in-depth understanding of techniques used to create more advanced web pages.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic features and functions of Macromedia Flash 8 and have some knowledge of scripting or programming. Students should also have taken Macromedia Flash 8: Level 1.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities
Hardware Requirements
- An Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent processor.
- 256 MB RAM.
- Minimum of 710 MB available disk space.
- 1027 x 768, 16-bit color display.
- A CD-ROM drive
Software Requirements
- Macromedia Flash 8
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later version
Platform Requirements
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore the basics of ActionScript.
- plan movies in Flash.
- create simple interactivity.
- create an interactive video game.
- create complex interactivity.
- create components.
Course duration
2 Days
Macromedia Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Exploring the Basics of ActionScript
- Topic 1A: View a Flash File
- Topic 1B: Create a Basic Navigation
- Topic 1C: Apply Effects to Buttons
- Topic 1D: Set a Timeline Path Using Dot Notation
Lesson 2: Planning Movies
- Topic 2A: Create a Storyboard
- Topic 2B: Create Modularity in Flash
Lesson 3: Creating Simple Interactivity
- Topic 3A: Apply Effects at Runtime
- Topic 3B: Manipulate Variable Values Using Scripts
- Topic 3C: Set the Scroll and Tab Properties
- Topic 3D: Add a Movie Clip Script
- Topic 3E: Set Volume Using ActionScript
- Topic 3F: Create Conditional Statements
Lesson 4: Creating a Video Game
- Topic 4A: Respond to Key Presses
- Topic 4B: Manipulate Movie Clips
- Topic 4C: Animate an Object
Lesson 5: Creating Complex Interactivity
- Topic 5A: Make Movie Clips Draggable
- Topic 5B: Specify the Drop Target
- Topic 5C: Mark Targets Using Arrays
- Topic 5D: Create a Loop
- Topic 5E: Prevent Overlaps
- Topic 5F: Check Variable Values
- Topic 5G: Compare Arrays
- Topic 5H: Create an Easing Effect
Lesson 6: Using Components
- Topic 6A: Create a Check Box
- Topic 6B: Create a Radio Button
- Topic 6C: Create a Combo Box
Appendix A: Flash 8 Designer Certification Exam Objectives
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