Animating with Flash Introduction
Thursday 23 February : 10.30am- 1pm
£75.00 : £65.00 concessions : 4 week course
Have a go at a modern animation technique and find out why Flash is great for adding to websites or onto CD. Flash is a very popular programme, used by animators, web designers and interactive CD designers all over the world. If you are interested in adding animations to a website or exploring images and drawing through digital techniques, then this course is for you.
What level is the course?
This is an introductory course suitable for beginners to Flash. Basic computer and internet skills are desirable i.e. word processing, emails, search engines.
What will the course cover?
• An introduction to Flash.
• Creating shapes.
• Working with colour.
• Adding text.
• The timeline and layers.
• Adding keyframes to set points of change.
• Motion and shape tweening.
• Adding sound and video.
• Introduction to Flash Components
What can I expect to achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to understand the main features of Flash. You will have made a hand-drawn animation and saved it in a format suitable for adding to a website. You will have some understanding of the potential of Flash for simple animations and complete website creation.
How will I be taught?
The computers are Apple Macintosh G5s with Flash CS3. PC users note: the software is identical to the PC version and all files created on the course will be PC compatible. The course structure consists of a programme of structured practical exercises, demonstrations and discussions. The small group numbers ensure that one to one help and advice is given throughout.
What should I bring?
All resources are provided.
Please note, most courses require a minimum of four participants to run. If we do not receive enough bookings the course will be cancelled a few days before it is due to start, and your money will be refunded. Refunds cannot otherwise be given unless the course has a waiting list and your place can be filled.
