Adobe Flash Level II Course

Adobe Flash Level II

The level II class takes off where the introduction stopped and gets much deeper into flash. It covers content that goes beyond the scope of an introductory level class and that couldn't be covered in depth until now. More advanced concepts appear and open a world of web design possibilities in no time. Lectures, assignments and exercises are all present to ensure a great learning experience for everyone!

Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.

Outline

Week 1: Advanced Buttons and Sounds

Advanced flash tips and strategies
Animated buttons
Actions to buttons
Event handlers
Invisible buttons
Keyboard input
Sound types
Sound in frames and buttons
Importing sounds
Animation/button synch

Week 2: Dot Syntax and Working with Video

Understanding Dot syntax
Writing with Dot syntax
Understanding the Actions panel and its modes
Importing and exporting video
Simulating Video
Simulating 3D

Week 3: Drop-Down Menus and Controlling Multiple Timelines

Create a Drop-Down menu
Naming Instances
Target Paths
Absolute and relative paths
Targeting movie clip instances from different locations
Using the Trace action

Week 4: Dragging the Movie Clip and Loading Movies

Start/stop dragging a movie clip
Centering a draggable movie
Constraining a draggable movie
Understanding and working with levels
Loading/unloading an external movie
Replacing a loaded movie
Loading movies inside movie clips

Week 5: Creating Programmatic Movement and Interactivity

Controlling the movie clip with buttons
Clip Events
_alpha, _visible, _rotation, _x, _y and other properties
Operators
If Statement

Week 6: Advanced Publish Settings and other Goodies

Creating an advanced preloader
Flash detection
Creating pop-ups for your flash movies
Testing your work with different flash versions
Uninstalling the flash player
Hit Test
Printing from flash

Prerequisites

Completion of the Introductory flash course (A231). Those with sufficient previous flash experience can attend as well, but material covered in the introduction class will be taken for granted and will not be discussed. You also need to have some web storage somewhere on the internet. If you don't have any, there are many free sites available and will be recommended in class. Basic understanding of html, such as how to link to your files, is helpful as well.

Requirements

Webspace: Each week you will have to upload your assignments to the internet so that your teacher may view them. This means you all must have some storage space on the internet. This storage space must be configured (MIME-Type) to handle Shockwave Flash files (.swf) and native Flash files (.fla).
System Requirements: Flash CS5, CS4, CS3 or 8. Flash works on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Book:Students need to have one of the required books that is equivalent to their software version. However, it is highly recommended that users who do not have programming experience purchase the Flash 8 book instead. The material covered is the same, but the Flash 8 book uses ActionScript 2.0 which is still widely used and is easier to learn.

Additional information:

Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$220.00

IWA Member Price:

$120.00

Course No.:

A233

Instructor:

Stephane Richer

Co-instructor/TA:

Damien Hatcher

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

Cost

Open Courses:

Sorry, no other session is scheduled for this course. You can add this course to your wish list and we will notify you when other sessions are scheduled.

Testimonials

Instructor's Profile:

Stephane Richer is the president of a print and web design company called Noise Communications based in Montreal. Stephane comes from the print design world where he evolved during the 1980's. In the 90's he turned to digital presentations and web design. After years of focusing on HTML/DHTML/CSS designs, Stephane switched to Macromedia's Flash when it was in its 3rd version. He now considers Flash to be one of the most important design tools for creating stunning designs for the web. He has been teaching Flash at our organization since January 2000. In 2001, he started teaching Fireworks and Director classes as well. Damien Hatcher, co-instructor, is a web designer who uses primarily flash at noise communication, based in Montreal. He has a B.A in English Literature and has been teaching at our organization since January 2000. Do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions regarding the flash courses.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

Ratings

"Fun and challenging! Both the instructors were great they were there to help when needed. I would recomend this for anyone interested in learning flash." - Ron Wazny

"Very challenging and informative class. You'll learn a lot of useful techniques to add life to your Flash projects. Be prepared to invest some time and effort into the projects. It's well worth it. I'm looking forward to the advanced level Flash class." - Philip Napora

"Helpful. Informative. Excellent lectures and assignments that really developed the course concepts." - John Lowe

"Another great Flash class. The instructors are very helpful. The class was very challenging, but rewarding if you put in the time that is needed. Can't wait for the advanced class." - Mark Cates

"The Flash instructors are the best. I found myself just wanting to ask them for more instruction way after the class was over. Great guys...Damien and Stephane !!!" - angela heath

"This is the 2nd flash class that I have enjoyed here at e-classes. There is a lot of material to cover and the book does a wonderful job of covering complex material. Any course covering this material would be challenging, but I'm here to learn and I would not be impressed with the course if if I wasn't challenged. When the book is ambiguous, the instructor makes things quite clear and points out important things in flash that might not be obvious at first glance. Wonderful class!" - John Saxon

"The course was pitched just right, laying down good foundations. The instructors have such a wealth of knowledge you can feel the weight of it pushing through your screen... Really GOOD !" - Martin Varallo

"Again, Damien and Stephane are excellent! With each new subject comes a whirlwind of ideas on how I can incorporate Flash content into my own work for my department." - Nora Ebie

"I like the Flash courses because they have taught me the proper way of making a Flash movie - not just my sloppy, seat of the pants operation. The exercises are constructed to show some of the basic operations that are used as the foundation for professional authorship and allow the student to to have a solid base to continue working with the medium. In other words, I like that the exercises have a strong connection to tasks that we would do at work. " - Matthew Redekop

"This was a fabulous class! Everything I expected and more... " - Debra Harp