Project A

(Art 382) Interactive Media
Due date: week 6 (Wed. Oct. 3)
note: due in 16 days.
time: at the beginning of class
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Assignment: Make an animated video, with sound, using Adobe Flash.
In this animation there are (at least) 3 characters
Note: these characters do not have to be human beings

Goals:

Demonstrate Flash animation competency
-Use & reuse symbols
-Use layers
-Control tweening
-Use a button

Instructions:

Options: Music video, silent film format, animated comic
There must be sound (try not to use sound effects or voice-overs)
The animation should be 30 seconds or more
Make a "play" button to start the animation

Requirements:

Sound
30 sec. or more
1 button
-You will turn in sketches & storyboards, showing the progression of your ideas.
-The final animation should be a self-contained .swf, embedded into a web page.
-It should be uploaded to a server.
-The .fla , .swf, and .html files must be turned in on a CD (with your name).

Timeline:

this week:
1) Design & draw 3 Characters for your Project A
Note: The characters do not need to be animated,
but their moving body parts need to be on separate layers

2) Find a soundtrack for your Project A
* Start bringing headphones to class

3) Draw a very rough storyboard

2nd week:
Animate your characters, add sound & a button

3rd week
Monday:
more with buttons & AS / Some worktime

what you will turn in on Wed Oct. 3:
1) Have your site uploaded to a server before class.
2) You will turn in a folder, with a CD, with your name (use Sharpie), that has your finished project on it.
-Flash .fla, .html & .swf files should be saved on the disc.
3) Please include storyboard in folder

Grading:

-Use of Symbols & Layers (evidence that you have Flash under control)
- Must fulfill the script (must have at leats 3 characters)
-Have a button that must be clicked to start the animation

As always, it must look good:
-Good drawings that reflect the content of the work
-Great composition, great design, et cetera...

A, B, or C?

attention to detail, and excellent work gets an A.
above average work gets a B.
doing the assignment gets a C.

Good luck, and let me know if you have any questions.