• Use the Macromedia Flash drawing tools.
• Select Objects and Apply Colors.
• Work with Objects.
• Work with text and objects.
• Work with layers and objects.

1. Within your last name folder create a NEW folder called "FLASH2". Save all future Flash Chapter 2 assignments in this folder. Remember, no spaces or extra periods in filenames.
   
   
2. Remember that you saved all Flash Student Data Files in the Flash 1 assignment.

Print, staple, and complete the Chapter 2 Questions.

Chapter 2 Questions

Lecture CH2 /CH2 PowerPoint

• Intro (F2-1: 2-3)
• Use the Macromedia Flash Drawing Tools (F2-4 - F2-9)
• Select Objects and Apply Colors (F2-10 - F1-15)
• Work with Objects (F2-16 - F2-21)
• Work with Text and Objects (F2-22 - F2-27)
• Work with Layers and Objects (F2-28 - F2-37)
  
  

Complete the assignments outlined in Chapter 2.

1. Complete the tools.fla assignment that begins on page 2-8 and ends on 2-15.
   
   
2. Complete the alignObjects.fla assignment that begins on page 2-16 and ends on 2-17.
3. Complete the alignOptions.fla assignment that begins on page 2-18 and ends on 2-19.
   
   
4. Open tools.fla and complete the assignments that begins on page 2-22 and ends on 2-41.

    

1. Open fl2-4.fla and save as TLF.fla. Complete the assignments that begins on page 2-42 and ends on 2-45.

1. Open fl2-5.fla and save as layers2.fla. Complete the assignments that begins on page 2-48 and ends on 2-49.
   
   
   
   
2. Add keyframes in each layer to extend the image for 4 frames. (See the 2nd image below.)
3. Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
4. Create a new Flash 2 section at the top of your index.
5. Link the tools.swf, TLF.swf, and layers2.swf files to your index. (Note: There should be 8 layers plus one for your name in tools.)

Grading (tools/TLF/layers2):
1.	tools.fla (8 +1 layers)	10
2.	TLF	5
3.	layers2	5
Total		___ 20 points

Flash Skills Review
Duration: 1 Period

SkillsDemo2

1. Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-50 and F2-51 and save as skillsdemo2.
2. Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
   
3. Link the file to your index.
4. Show the index link to the instructor.

Grading:
1.	Skilldemo2
2.	15 shapes
Total		___ 10 points

Project Builder 1
Duration: 1 Period

Ultimatetours2

1. Open a flash document and save as ultimateTours2. Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-52.
2. Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
   
3. Link the file to your index.
4. Show the index link to the instructor.

Grading (ultimateTours2):
1.	Heading / subheading
2.	3 Objects
3.	Text on Object
4.	Alignment
Total		___ 10 points

Project Builder 2
Duration: 1 Period

thejazzclub2

1. Open a flash document and save as thejazzclub2. Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-54.
2. Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
   
3. Link the file to your index.
4. Show the index link to the instructor.

Note: Microsoft Clip Art Online is probably the best place to get images of music notes. Please change the colors to provide actual contrast to the document.

Grading:
1.	thejazzclub2
2.	Clip art notes
3.	Visible staff
4.	Color scheme changed
Total		___ 10 points

Design Project
Duration: 1 Period

dpc2

1. Complete a design analysis of the nps - Explore Nature web site: www.nature.nps.gov.
2. Type the questions listed below, number each to match the questions below and type the answers in MS Word. Include a print screen of the web site you are analyzing.
   
   
   1. Whose Web site is this?
   2. What is the goal(s) of the site?
   3. Who is the target audience?
   4. Briefly describe the Contrast.
   5. Briefly describe the Repetition.
   6. Briefly describe the Alignment.
   7. Briefly describe the Proximity.
   8. What may be animated on this homepage?
   9. Do you think this is an effective design for the company, its products, and its target audience?  Why or why not?
   10. What suggestions would you make to improve on the design, and why?
       
       
3. Link the file file to your index.
4. Print and hand into the instructor.

Grading:
1.	Complete Answers for design project 2
2.	Contrast
3.	Repetition
4.	Alignment
5.	Proximity
Total		___ 10 points

CH2 Quiz Part 1
CH2 Quiz Part 2 (Questions)

Create the document shown below including the layer names. Save as Flash2Quiz.gif and link to your index.

Grading:
1.	House
2.	straight windows / doors
3.	no other straight lines (check carefully)
4.	Yellow sun w/ gradient
5.	linked gif
Total		___ 20 points

Quiz Inspiration

 

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