Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

15524 Web Design Level 8: Flash (Introduction)

Course:

DIT 15524 Web Design Level 8: Flash (Introduction)

Flash is an application for creating online multimedia content. Students will learn how to navigate the Flash interface, use the drawing and text tools, create animations, import sounds and graphics, optimize Flash movies, and publish the necessary files for display on the Web.

Dates:

DIT 15524 0801: 2008 Apr 22 - May 13 Tue/Thu

DIT 15524 0802: 2008 Nov 03 - Nov 24 Mon/Wed

Time:

18:00 - 21:00 (21 hours total)

Cost:

$470

Instructor:

Brent Scott has been a multi-media Web designer since 1998, specializing in cutting edge content with advanced Flash and Dynamic HTML. He divides his work between his company, ScottMedia, and teaching at various universities, colleges, and businesses with Lanoie.com. He brings to the classroom his years of practical experience in the Web design field.

Brent is a well-rounded instructor who teaches such topics as JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Flash, Advanced Flash, Search Engine Positioning, Internet Fundamentals, XML, XHTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.

Materials:

All online course lecture notes will be available for you to read. Some pages may required a password to access them.

Students should read chapter 1 of the notes before starting the first class.

Optional book resources are here.

Optional online resources:

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Additional Information:

Stevi Dram: s.dram@uwinnipeg.ca (204) 982-1168 [vCard (vcf file)]

The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Web site.

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Registration Information:

The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk: (204) 982-6633.

Location:

University of Winnipeg in the Exchange
Div. of Continuing Education
294 William Ave. at Princess Street (3rd Floor)
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R1
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of how to use the Flash drawing tools
Working knowledge of the Flash work environment
An understanding of the vector graphics in Flash
The skills necessary to create animations in Flash
Knowledge of how to use Flash to publish content for the Web
Knowledge of how different symbols and objects work in Flash

Prerequisites

The following may be required before taking this course:

Application Programming Technologies

15969 Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming

This is intended for use as an introduction to programming concepts for students who have no prior experience. It is required knowledge for several other topics, such as JavaScript, PERL, PHP, Visual Basic, Java and more. While code examples for several different languages will be shown, this course is language-neutral, and can be used as a basis of learning many different programming languages.

Learn more about the Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming course.

Web Design Certificate

15519 Web Design Level 1: Photoshop (Introduction)

When it comes to creating and editing graphics for both print and Web, many professionals use Adobe Photoshop, one of the most popular software applications for working with digital graphics. Students will learn about digital graphics in general, how to use the program interface and tools, and save files for display for Web pages.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 1: Photoshop (Introduction) course.

15521 Web Design Level 2: Web Design Principles

This design course is covered in 18 hours of class time. It will provide students with a solid foundation in web design, as well as web site layout.

The course will cover topics like colour theory, alignment, visual appeal, and layout techniques for creating sites with not only intelligent structure, but good visual impact.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 2: Web Design Principles course.

15517 Web Design Level 3: XHTML (Introduction)

HTML and XHTML are the building block of Web pages. This course will teach the student how to create and edit Web pages by hand, using the current industry standard of XHTML (eXtensible HyperText Markup Language) 1.0 Transitional markup.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 3: XHTML (Introduction) course.

31000 Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced)

This course will build on the basics already introduced by teaching how to use XHTML 1.0 Strict markup with Cascading Style Sheets to create Web pages that are faster and easier to create, maintain, and implement across a wider variety of user agents. CSS for layout and XHTML for markup will be explored.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced) course.

15522 Web Design Level 5: DHTML (Introduction)

This course introduces the student to JavaScript, the primary client-side scripting tool used on the Web. Robust in nature and easy on syntax, scripting languages like this allow you to add versatility and interactivity into your Web presentations. The focus will be on learning core-programming and skills using JavaScript.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 5: DHTML (Introduction) course.

15523 Web Design Level 6: DHTML (Advanced)

The students will learn how to use JavaScript and CSS together to create DHTML (Dynamic HTML) enabled pages. Cross platform solutions will be emphasized.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 6: DHTML (Advanced) course.

15915 Web Design Level 7: XML

This course introduces the student to XML and its related technologies, such as XML DTDs, namespaces, schemas, and XSLT. XML is a very popular and extremely versatile markup language, used in everything from Web services to describing content for a database. XML is gaining popularity due to related topics like AJAX, so a thorough understanding of it can only be an asset to any Web developer.

Learn more about the Web Design Level 7: XML course.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Here is an example of the pace the material might be covered. Your instructor will modify this to suit the needs of your class.

Class 1: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Overview to Work Environment

Class 2: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Toolbox to Working With Objects
Assignment 1 will be given.

Class 3: Assignment 1 is due at the start of class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Working with Objects to Symbols

Class 4: Quiz 1 is done in class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Symbols to Animation.
Assignment 2 will be given.

Class 5: Assignment 2 is due at start of class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Text to Masks

Class 6: Quiz 2 is done in class.
Assignment 2 is due at start of class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Masks to Publishing
Assignment 3 will be given.

Class 7: The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Simple ActionScript and Buttons
Final Test is done in class.

Final Project

The final project must be submitted via email to your instructor no later than 6pm, the first Tuesday after the last class.

Final Test

The final test will be given after an hour of class time on the last day of the course. You will have 2 hours to complete the test. This test will be a "closed book" test, meaning that no reference materials, including notes will be allowed.

Evaluation

Classroom quizzes (2 @10%)             20%
Take home assignments (3 @10%)         30%
Final test                             20%
Final project                          30%
                                    ~~~~~~~~
                  Possible Total =    100%

Letter Grade Assignment:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56% Fail

VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal
TR =    Transfer
I  =    Incomplete

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please turn off all cell phones and pagers while in any lectures or tests. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please clear it with the instructor and set your cell/pager to vibrate.

Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, and surfing the Web are all inconsiderate and may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

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