CIT 2006 - WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2006

Basic Concepts and Teaching Tools in Macromedia Flash

Instructor Russell Kahn
Director, Master of Science in Information Design and Technology
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Fenton 2164
Rating: Introductory
Platform: PC
Cost: $35

Attendees will learn the fundamentals of Macromedia Flash, a Vector-based animation program. Students will learn the basics of animation, use of drawing and text tools, use of layers creation of links to URLs a simple ActionScript, use of frames and keyframes, creation of a motion tween and implementation of button rollovers.

In addition, the presenter will discuss basic methods for using this tool for class projects, in lectures, as a tool in online classes, and as a drawing tool. Workshop participants will also learn how to use basic learning modules that are built into Flash for creating review exercises, and how to publish finished products as Web pages.