Course Description

Much of the animation seen on the internet is vector-based, 2D animation. Because of its modest band-width requirements, vector-based animation allows very large and lengthy presentation as well as short, high impact graphics in ads. This course will involve producing sophisticated web animation integrated into Flash-based web pages. Web video and audio will also be implemented. Software: Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Supporting utilities. No prerequisites.

The authoritative syllabus for this class is this web site, however, you may download a pdf (Acrobat) hardcopy by clicking below. If you don't have Acrobat reader you can get it by clicking the icon below. Please be aware that the syllabus is subject to change.

Grade Criteria

  • Quality of craft.
  • Concept
  • Attention to deadlines. (Late assignments are penalized one letter grade.)
  • Attendance (5 or more absences results in automatic failure of the course.3 or more absences results in lowering final grade by one letter grade. Being late or leaving early is counted as ½ an absence.)

Supplies

  • Digital camera
  • Web hosting service
  • USB Flash memory for back-up

Software (No purchase necessary)

  • Adobe Flash and supporting programs such as PhotoShop, DreamWeaver and Premiere.

 

Contact Me

Steve Gildea
508-626-8097 (home)
508-479-4274 (cell)
steven.gildea@merrimack.edu

Office Hours:
Monday 12-1
Tuesday 10:30-11:30
Wednesday 11-12

Syllabus

Syllabus.pdf

Resources

Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Classroom in a Book (Not Required)

Adobe Flash Help (has links to video and .PDF tutorials

Hosting Service Setup Tutorial

Student Web Sites

Christopher B.
Benjamin C.
Kala, K.
Tylor, C.
Marisa D.
Paul F.
Stephanie G.
Kayla H.
Curran H.
Alyssa K.
Jaclyn L.
Sarah T.
Eamon W.
Michael W.