Kapi’olani Community College Art 258 Interface Programming II In-class Presentation Week 1A

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Example  Flash Kit 

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Introduction  In this class we will using Flash 8 to learn several different interface programming techniques in a 2D vector animation software package. We will use Flash’s own scripting language, Actionscript, to create several small-scale interactive applications and a fully functional flash web site for the final project.  The final project will be merged together with the final project for Art 257 – Motion Graphic Design.  What is actionscript?

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Lesson  Glossary:  Syntax: the grammatical structure of a particular language, or the set of rules for arranging words and punctuation. These rules determine what is acceptable by the compiler.  Compiler: translates code from one language to another.

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Lesson  Introduction to Actionscript  Adding an actions layer  Working with the actions panel  How to create a button  How to control the timeline using actionscript  Mouse Events  Using frame labels  Trace command and the Output window.

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Questions?  Now is your chance to ask questions regarding the scope of the class and the projects that we will undertake.

Art 258 :: Interface Programming II :: Week 1 :: A In-class Presentation :: Assignment due :  By using actionscript and simple buttons, create a very simple, working flash file that controls where you are on the timeline.  Format:.swf  Post this swf on your class web site.