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Please complete the following assignments and submit to me the requested homework. Send me an email to mariodvc@gmail.com when you are done with an assignment and use the provided email subject line (copy and paste it) so that your homework submission is routed to the correct assignment folder.

Thank You and Email me if you have ANY questions - Mario :)

Tech Assignment #1
Due 8/24
Time: Approx 3 hrs

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The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #1:

  1. Order/Get your textbook
     
  2. Order/Install your Software
     
  3. Watch Videos:
    Video - Tips for Success
    Video - How to Logon to WebCT
    Video - How to us the Discussion Board WebCT
     
  4. Install the Flash Player (If Needed):
    http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?promoid=BUIGP
     
  5. Email me that you have completed Tech Assignment #1
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL-Tech #1 Completed - Your Name
    Example = FL-Tech #1 Completed - Mario Tejada
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Tech Assignment #2
Due 8/28
Time: Approx 3 hrs

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The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #2:

  1. Read in the Textbook: the Starting Up section
    - Pay Attention to the PC vs Mac sections and be sure to
    read the section for your type of computer.
     
  2. Copy your STUDENT FILES off the CD and save them to your Hard Drive
    Need Help? Watch one of these Videos:
    Video - Copying the Student Files on a PC computer
    Video - Copying the Student Files on a Mac computer
     
  3. Log In to the WebCT Class Website: http://webct.dvc.edu
     
  4. In the Discussion Board on WebCT
    => Answer the Question Posted for Tech Assignment #2 .
     
  5. Email me that you have completed Tech Assignment #2
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Tech #2 Completed - Your Name
    Example = FL-Tech #2 Completed - Mario Tejada
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Tech Assignment #3
Due 9/11 <= New Due Date
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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In Tech Assignment #3 - you are going to set up the system we will use for you to submit your homework to me. So, after you are done working on a homework assignment you will send me a copy of all the files you created/modified. You will use a system called File Transfer Protocol (FTP) that allows you to copy files through the Internet.

First, you will download and install a program called FileZilla.
Second, you will configure FileZilla with information I email you.
Third, you will test the connection by sending me a test file.

I am asking you to do this so that we can make sure that you will be able to copy your Flash homework assignments to the web server.

The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #3:

  1. First watch these videos to get an idea of what I need you to do:
    video - Configuring FTP for Flash Student Web Server
    video - Step 1 - Download FileZilla
    video - Step 2 - Download the test file - TA3_TestFile.jpg

    NEW video - is READY!!
    Step 3 - NEW - Configure FileZilla

    Video - Step 4 - Test the FTP Connection

  2. Download FileZilla from this website:
    Click here to Download - FileZilla

  3. Download this Test File for use in this assignment:
    Right-Click (PC) or
    Ctrl+Click (Mac)
    Here and Select Save Target as
    to Download FTP Test File

  4. Configure FileZilla with the information provided in the
    Flash Student Web Server Configuration Info email.

  5. Copy (UpLoad) the Test File (TA3_TestFile.jpg) using FTP
    to the SRC Student Web Server.

  6. Email me that you have completed Tech Assignment #3
    Email Subject Line should Read =
    FL - Tech #3 Completed - Your Name     & Your User #
    Example = FL-Tech #3 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Instructor's Note:

In Lessons 1 - 4 you will mostly be practicing with the drawing tools found in Dreamweaver. If you are not artisitically gifted (like your instuctor) it is OK...you can do what I do...hire someone that is a good artist!! Or use ClipArt!!

If you take the time during these lessons to learn how to use the tools then later when you need to make modifications to objects you will have some familiarity. But remember as in anything you do - the more your repeat or practice an action the easier it will be to do...so give yourself a break and be patient with yourself. Eventually you will master all the subtle nuances of the Flash drawing tools.

Now to work!
 

Lesson #1
Due 9/20
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Flash CS5 Jumpstart

The first lesson provides an overview of Flash. This lesson takes you through the basics you will need to work with Flash files as well as a quick look at the tools and workspace.

This first exercise is designed to help you get practice with determining the dimensions and frame rate of your projects (in this case, a banner for a fictional company ZooTube) and create a new file accordingly.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #1:

  1. FIRST - Watch this short Video - This video is a Promotional Video put out by Adobe TV but it has some good generic information about Flash CS5:



  2. SECOND - Watch the Lesson 1 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  3. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 1 section

  4. Flash Project - NEW SECTION:
    Click Here for the Lesson 1 - Project Instructions
     
  5. Copy the Lesson01 folder on your computer to
    your folder on the SRC Student web server. 

  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 1
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 1 Completed - Your Name
    Example = FL - Lesson 1 Completed - Mario Tejada
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Lesson #2
Due 9/25
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Getting Started with the Drawing Tools

This lesson is designed to make you more comfortable when working with Flash CS5's drawing tools; the basic building blocks for Flash projects.

After completing Lesson 2 in the book, students should feel comfortable with the various drawing tools available in Flash CS5. Now, you will practice using these tools by creating an image from scratch.

Think about the way children draw houses: a rectangle for the house, a triangle for the roof, windows, a door, and of course the chimney with the little billows of smoke coming out.

The exercises here help you practice with drawing, adding color to drawings and transforming elements in drawings.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #2:

  1. Watch the Lesson 2 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 2 section

  3. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 2 - Project Instructions

  4. Copy the Lesson02 folder on your computer to
    your folder on the SRC Student web server.   
     
  5. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 2
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 2 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 2 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #3
Due 10/2
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Using Symbols and the Library

In this lesson, you will learn more of the fundamental skills that are necessary to complete the rest of the lessons in the book.

In the following exercise, students get additional practice working with Symbols and the Library panel in order to become familiar with the process of working with reusable assets in their projects. The first exercise is simply to locate imagery for use in their projects.

Important Note: I should point out that online images are subject to copyright law. Using them for educational purposes is often fine, however, in work for hire, this imagery would have to be purchased.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #3:

  1. Watch the Lesson 3 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 3 section

  3. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 3 - Project Instructions

  4. Copy all files from the Lesson03 folder on your computer to
    your folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  5. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 3
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 3 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 3 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #4
Due 10/9
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Advanced Tools

This lesson discusses advanced drawing concepts such as gradients and masks, while introducing the new Spray Brush, Deco and IK (Inverse Kinematics) tools.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #4:

  1. Watch the Lesson 4 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 4 section

  3. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 4 - Project Instructions

  4. Copy all files from the Lesson04 folder on your computer to
    your lesson04 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  5. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 4
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 4 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 4 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Instructor's Note:

In Lessons 5 & 6 you will be introduced to the BASIC animation features in Flash.

If you take the time during these lessons to learn the basics of animation then use your imagination and creativity - later you will be able to create some very interesting movies!

But remember - as in anything you do - the more your repeat or practice an action the easier it will be to do...so give yourself a break and be patient with yourself. Eventually you will master all the subtle nuances of the DW animation tools.

Now to work!
 

Lesson #5
Due 10/16
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Creating Basic Animation

This lesson provides students with a good foundational understanding of the Timeline, frames, keyframes, and tweening.

Storyboarding

Students new to Flash often want to dive into animation immediately, however, because animation can be time intensive, it pays off to pre-plan their work. Here are some basic steps that can be applied to virtually any project. Ask students to take out a piece of paper and pencil and walk through these steps.

  • Think about the subject and length of the animation being created.

  • Make a list of the graphics needed, then create them or find them in free libraries online.

  • Determine what audio may be needed and where the source for this will come from.

  • What is the beginning, middle and end of the animation?

  • Using a sketchbook or additional pieces of paper, storyboard the structure of the animation being sure to include animation cues, fade ins and length. Remember that your playback time is a combination of total frames divided by your frame rate (i.e. 48 frames at 24 seconds is 2 total seconds of playback time).

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #5:

  1. Watch the Lesson 5 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 5 section

  3. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 5 - Project Instructions

  4. Copy all files from the Lesson05 folder on your computer to
    your folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  5. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 5
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 5 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 5 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #6
Due 10/23
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Advanced Animation

In this lessson students will build on what they learned in the previous chapter about animation. This lesson covers sequencing simultaneous animations across multiple layers, creating reusable animation, working with eases and incorporating IK and 3D animation techniques.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #6:

  1. Watch the Lesson 6 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 6 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 6 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson06 folder on your computer to
    your lesson06 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 6
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 6 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 6 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #7
Due 10/16
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Customizing Your Workflow

Learning to work more efficiently by customizing the workspace and using some of Flash CS5's built-in alignment tools is the focus of this lesson.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #7:

  1. Watch the Lesson 7 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 7 section (pg.189 - 216)

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers on pg.216

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 7 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson07 folder on your computer to
    your lesson07 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 7
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 7 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 7 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #8
Due 11/6
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Working with Imported Files

As students learn to import images from other applications, the range of the projects they will be able to produce with Flash CS5 will grow exponentially.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #8:

  1. Watch the Lesson 8 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 8 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 8 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson08 folder on your computer to
    your lesson08 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 8
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 8 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 8 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #9
Due 11/13
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Introducing ActionScript

This lesson introduces students to the basics of ActionScript.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #9:

  1. Watch the Lesson 9 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 9 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 9 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson09 folder on your computer to
    your lesson09 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 9
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 9 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 9 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #10
Due 11/20
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Creating Navigation Controls

In this lesson, your students will learn how to create and use button symbols.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #10:

  1. Watch the Lesson 10 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 10 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 10 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson10 folder on your computer to
    your lesson10 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 10
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 10 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 10 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #11
Due 11/27
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Adding Sound to Your Movies

With Flash's ability to import, manipulate, and place sound files, your students will be able to add sound effects, narrations, background music, and accessibility for the visually impaired.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #11:

  1. Watch the Lesson 11 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 11 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 11 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson11 folder on your computer to
    your lesson11 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 11
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 11 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 11 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #12
Due 12/4
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Introducing Movie Clips

A good working knowledge of movie clips will help your students manage more complex animation projects.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #12:

  1. Watch the Lesson 12 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 12 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 12 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson12 folder on your computer to
    your lesson12 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 12
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 12 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 12 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #13
Due 12/11
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Working with Video

This lesson will help your students develop a solid understanding of working with video in Flash.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #13:

  1. Watch the Lesson 13 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 13 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 13 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson13 folder on your computer to
    your lesson13 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 13
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 13 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 13 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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Lesson #14
Due 12/18
Time: Approx 4-6 hrs

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Delivering Your Final Movie

This chapter will teach students several ways to present their final movies: the Web, CDs, DVDs, and videos.

The tasks that you should complete for Lesson #14:

  1. Watch the Lesson 14 Video from the textbook DVD
     
  2. Complete in the Textbook:
    the Lesson 14 section

  3. Self-Study Check:
    Look over the Review Questions and Answers

  4. Flash Project:
    Click Here for the Lesson 14 - Project Instructions

  5. Copy all files from the Lesson14 folder on your computer to
    your lesson14 folder on the SRC Student web server
     
  6. Email me that you have completed FL Lesson 14
    Email Subject Line should Read:
    FL - Lesson 14 Completed - Your Name User #
    Example = FL - Lesson 14 Completed - Mario Tejada c131_50
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All assignments need to be sumitted by 8am on Monday Dec 19th

I am submitting my Final Grade Roster at 9am on Monday Dec 19th
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