WD 3.1 Content Standard: Students demonstrate the principles of good design and
graphics utilizing commercial based software. (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft
Paint, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash) (H.9.1)
Chapter Objectives
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.
Flash 1A Assignment Duration: moments
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.
Remember that you saved all Flash Student Data Files in the Flash 1 assignment.
2.
Read Chapter 2
3.
Print, staple, and complete the Chapter 2 Questions.
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)
5.
Layers Duration: 2 Periods
(F2-1 -
F2-49)
Complete the assignments outlined in Chapter 2.
Complete the tools.fla assignment that begins on page 2-8 and ends on 2-15.
Complete the alignObjects.fla assignment that begins on page 2-16 and ends on 2-17.
Complete the alignOptions.fla assignment that begins on page 2-18 and ends on 2-19.
Open tools.fla and complete the assignments that begins on page 2-22 and ends on 2-41.
Open fl2-4.fla and save as TLF.fla. Complete the assignments that begins on page 2-42 and ends on 2-45.
Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.
Open fl2-5.fla and save as layers2.fla. Complete the assignments that begins on page 2-48 and ends on 2-49.
Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.
Add keyframes in each layer to extend the image for 4 frames. (See the 2nd image below.)
Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
Create a new Flash 2 section at the top of your index.
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
6.
Flash Skills Review Duration: 1 Period
F2-50 - F2-51
SkillsDemo2
Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-50 and F2-51 and save as skillsdemo2.
Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
Link the file to your index.
Show the index link to the instructor.
Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.
Grading:
1.
Skilldemo2
2.
15 shapes
Total
___ 10 points
7.
Project Builder 1 Duration: 1 Period
F2-52 - F2-53
Ultimatetours2
Open a flash document and save as ultimateTours2. Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-52.
Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
Link the file to your index.
Show the index link to the instructor.
Grading (ultimateTours2):
1.
Heading / subheading
2.
3 Objects
3.
Text on Object
4.
Alignment
Total
___ 10 points
8.
Project Builder 2 Duration: 1 Period
F2-54 - F2-55
thejazzclub2
Open a flash document and save as thejazzclub2. Complete the assignment outlined on page F2-54.
Create an extra layer that includes your name, period and date. Make sure the name layer extends across all frames.
Link the file to your index.
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
9.
Design Project Duration: 1 Period
F1-56
dpc2
Complete a design analysis of the nps - Explore Nature web site: www.nature.nps.gov.
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.
Whose Web site is this?
What is the goal(s) of the site?
Who is the target audience?
Briefly describe the Contrast.
Briefly describe the Repetition.
Briefly describe the Alignment.
Briefly describe the Proximity.
What may be animated on this homepage?
Do you think this is an effective design for the company, its products, and its target audience? Why or why not?
What suggestions would you make to improve on the design, and why?
Link the file file to your index.
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
9.
Optional – Complete the Online Practice Test, Study Guide