ryanSmith's art 363 class @ Towson
- Interactive Media -

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"Project A"

Interactive Media
today's date : Feb. 20

Due date: Week #6 (March 6)
time: at the beginning of class


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

Timeline:

this week: (Week #4)

1) Finish drawing 3 Characters for your Project A
Note: their moving body parts need to be on separate layers

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

Next week: (Week #5)

Animate your characters, add sound & a button

Week #6 (March 6)
Project A is due


what you will turn in on the due date:

1) Have your site uploaded to a server before class.
(html & swf files)

2) I will collect:

-Flash .fla file
- .html file
- .swf file

3) Please turn in storyboard


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.