Flash CS3: Basic

Course Outline

Course length: 1 Day

Description: In this course, students are introduced to the basic elements and features of Flash CS3 Professional. They will learn how to use the Stage and the Library, how to create text blocks and format text, and how to work with basic shapes. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of working with the Timeline. They will learn how to format objects by using custom colors and gradients, and by applying filters and soft edges. Next, they will apply frame-by-frame, motion tweening, and looping animation techniques.They will work with interactive components such as buttons and audio controls. Finally, students will learn about accessibility options for Flash content, test download performance of a Flash file, and publish a Flash file.

Course Content

Unit 1: Getting started

• Topic A: Flash overview
• Topic B: The Flash interface
• Topic C: Getting help
  
  

Unit 2: Basic objects

• Topic A: New file settings
• Topic B: Library items
• Topic C: Using text
• Topic D: Basic shapes
• Topic E: Freeform drawing and editing
  
  

Unit 3: The Timeline

• Topic A: Layers
• Topic B: Timeline basics
  
  

Unit 4: Formatting objects

• Topic A: Custom colors and gradients
• Topic B: Soft edges
  
  

Unit 5: Timeline animation

• Topic A: Frame-by-frame animation
• Topic B: Motion tweening
• Topic C: Movie clip animation

Unit 6: Interactive components

• Topic A: Buttons
• Topic B: ActionScript fundamentals
• Topic C: Scripting sound control
  
  

Unit 7: Publishing

• Topic A: Accessibility
• Topic B: Testing
• Topic C: Publishing