Master Syllabus CS2573, Web Animation I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is intended to teach students how to create professional-looking interactive experiences, primarily by using animation. Along with the special animation tool, students will also gain knowledge of various tools such as special drawing tools, tools for creating interactive controls, and publishing tools. Learning this technology will allow student to create a variety of animated projects for the Internet. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Web Animation course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:

Employ current computer concepts in using Web animation software

Identify various Web animation tools

Create interactive Web Symbols/Buttons

Animate text using Web animation software

Create a variety of Web animation projects

Course Outline
  1. Getting Started with Adobe Animate CC
  2. Drawing in Adobe Animate CC
  3. Working with Symbols and Interactivity
  4. Creating Animations
  5. Creating Special Effects
  6. Preparing and Publishing Movies
  7. Importing and Modifying Graphics
  8. Building Complex Animations
  9. Using Basic ActionScript
  10. Adding Sounds
  11. Using Advanced ActionScript
Instructional Methods

Lectures, examples, presentations.

Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.

Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media.

Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Various Internet Sites

Web Animation for Dummies

Web Animation and Interactivity

Methods of Assessment

Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.

Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in animation applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software.

Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.

Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology.

Note: The above-mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.