Rich Media Communication using Flash CS4
Target Audience
For those pursuing higher education involving digital media, course provide trainees with the knowledge to create 2D animation using Adobe Flash
Course Overview
Trainees will be able to define the project requirements to create 2D animations, understand the use of the software interface,identify and build design elements and evaluate their product through usability test and technical test
Course Duration
24 hours / 3 days
Course Outline
Setting Project Requirements
- Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for rich media content
- Identify rich media content that is relevant to the purpose of the media in which it will be used (websites, mobile devices and so on)
- Understand options for producing accessible rich media content
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules (related terms, obtaining permission, and citing copyrighted material)
- Understand project management tasks and responsibilities
- Communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design and content plans
Identifying Rich Media Design Elements
- Identify general and Flash-specific best practices for designing rich media content for a website
- Demonstrate knowledge of design elements and principles
- Identify general and Flash-specific techniques to create rich media elements that are accessible and readable
- Use a storyboard to produce rich media elements
- Organize a Flash document
Understanding Adobe Flash CS4 Interface
- Identify elements of the Flash interface
- Use the Property inspector
- Use the Timeline
- Use the Motion Editor
- Understand Flash file types
- Identify best practices for managing the file size of a published Flash document
Building Rich Media Elements by Using Flash CS4
- Make rich media content development decisions based on your analysis and interpretation of design specifications
- Adjust document properties
- Use Flash guides and rulers
- Use tools on the Tools panel to select, create, and manipulate graphics and text
- Import and modify graphics
- Create text
- Create objects and convert them to symbols, including graphics, movie clips, and buttons
- Understand symbols and the library
- Edit symbols and instances
- Create masks
- Create animations (changes in shape, position, size, color, and transparency)
- Add simple controls through ActionScript 3.0
- Import and use sound
- Add and export video
- Publish Flash documents
- Make a document accessible
Evaluating Rich Media Elements by Using Flash CS4
- Conduct basic technical tests
- Identify techniques for basic usability tests
Course Location
NTUC Trade Union House
73 Bras Basah Road
#02-01
Singapore 189556
Methodology
Lectures, Exercises and Practical Hands-on Labs
Certification
Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub and Adobe Certified Associate: Rich Media Communication Flash CS4
Price
Non Union Members:
Course Fee: $500.00
Exam Fee: $130.00
Union Members:
Course Fee: $500.00 (Free exam for union members)
*All fees stated excludes GST