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Connianne Pugh, Chair | NTC 214 | 210-733-2294 | cpugh@mail.accd.edu

POFT 1392-FLASH FOR THE OFFICE

Effective Date: Fall, 2008 Credit Hrs.: 3 Lec: 3 Lab: 1

  Description | Prerequisites | Textbook/Materials | Methods | Grade | Content | Competencies | Scans Competencies | Attendance | Academic Dishonesty | ADA | College Policies |OEOE Policies/Procedures | ACT Home | ACT Syllabi

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Flash for the Office includes techniques for working with Flash animation, sound and interactivity in an office environment. Drawing objects, working with symbols, special effects, publishing movies, modifying graphics, and ActionScript are also included.

II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND

None required.

Recommended: a basic understanding of computer graphics or POFI 1391, Graphics for the Office, is recommended.

III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

Adobe®Flash®CS3 , by Jim Shuman. Thomson Course Technology, ©2008. ISBN 978-1-4283-1963-9.

Materials:

One 6” x 9” Clasp Envelope

1 or 2 memory sticks to store files (One will be turned in for grading so if you need an extra to keep for yourself, you should buy two.)

1 manila file folder

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

  1. One-on-one instruction
  2. Demonstration
  3. Student Independent Practice
  4. Student composed projects
V.  COURSE CONTENT
  1. Getting Started with Adobe Flash CS3
  2. Drawing Object in Adobe Flash CS3
  3. Working with Symbols and Interactivity
  4. Creating Animations
  5. Creating Special Effects
  6. Preparing and Publishing Movies
  7. Using ActionScript
  8. Adding Sound and Video

VI. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

  1. Use the Flash Drawing Tools to create and modify text and images.
  2. Use layers effectively to increase productivity.
  3. Create animated symbols, instances, and buttons.
  4. Assign actions to frames and buttons.
  5. Use libraries to increase productivity.
  6. Create animations including frame-by-frame, motion-tweened, shape-tweened, and motion guides.
  7. Animate buttons, navigation bars, and movie clip symbols.
  8. Create special effects such as masks and sounds.
  9. Create and publish movies using HTML settings.
  10. Import and modify graphics and use them in a scene.

SCANS Competencies

The following SCANS Competencies are included in this course:

Basic Skills:
(C1) Allocation of time
(C5) Acquires and evaluates information
(C6) Organizes and maintains information


Technology:
(C18) Uses computer to process information
(C19) Applies technology to task
(C20) Maintains and troubleshoots equipment

The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:

Thinking Skills:
(F1) Reading
(F3) Arithmetic
(F4) Mathematics
(F5) Listening
(F8) Decision making
(F9) Problem solving
(F12) Reasoning

Personal Qualities:
(F13) Responsibility
(F15) Sociability
(F16) Self-management
(F17) Integrity/Honesty

VII.  COURSE GRADE

A. College Requirements:

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B. Departmental Requirements:

C. Instructor Requirements: Varies by course.

VIII. Policies and Procedures

A. College Policies

      1. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
      2. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
      3. ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
      4. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
      5. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
      6. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
      7. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
        Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
      8. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
      9. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
        ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
        ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
        ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
      10. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/2006%20SAC%20Bulletin%20Online/2006-07_SAC_Bulletin.pdf

    B. Open Entry/Open Exit Policies/Procedures (How to be Successful in a Self-Paced Class )

      This course requires you to actually work in the classroom (NTC 207) 3 full hours consistently every week . Even if you are ahead of schedule, you must still put in the 3 hours consistently every week until you complete the course . In compliance with the college policy and the contract you signed, this policy will be enforced. You may put in extra time, work ahead, and complete the course early. That's the whole point of OE/OE.

      ***FOLLOW YOUR DUE DATES SCHEDULE**

      ***TURN IN COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ONLY!***

      OE/OE HOURS OF OPERATION

      Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

      Friday (NOTICE today's closing time). . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

      No 1-hour test will be given after 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and after 2:30 p.m. Friday.

      No 2-hour Final Exam will be given after 2 hours prior to closing time each day.