Description:

This course will teach the basic skills needed to use ActionScripts in Flash movies. Students will build interactivity into their movies using ActionScript. They will also manipulate data and control Flash objects such as movie clips. ActionScript logic and functions will be explained. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe ActionScript basics
2. Handle events
3. Target paths
4. Employ objects
5. Write functions
6. Manipulate data
7. Use conditional logic
8. Control movie clips dynamically
9. Load external content

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Basics
   A. Describe the purpose of learning ActionScript
   B. List ActionScript elements
   C. Write a first ActionScript
   D. Test a first ActionScript

II. Event Handlers
   A. Explain what event handlers do
   B. Choose the correct event handler
   C. Activate movie events
   D. Attach mouse events to movie clips
   E. Incorporate frame events
   F. Use clip events
   G. Manage multiple events
   H. Use event handler methods
   I. Use "listeners"

III. Target Paths
   A. Target the following objects:
      1. current movie
      2. main movie
      3. parent movie
      4. movie clip instance
      5. movies on levels
      6. movie clip instances on different levels
      7. multiple identities
   B. Create and reference global elements

IV. Objects and Functions
   A. Understand and use different object types
      1. Use the Color object
      2. Use the Key object
      3. Use String and Selection objects
   B. Create a function
   C. Add parameters to a function
   D. Return results from a function to local variables

V. Dynamic Data
   A. Create variables, arrays and dynamic text fields
   B. Retrieve information from dynamic text fields

VI. Manipulate Data
   A. Build an expression using variables of different data types
   B. Use operators to build a condition
   C. Calculate mathematical expressions
   D. Manipulate strings of data

VII. Conditional Logic
   A. Control a script's flow
   B. Determine conditions using variables
   C. React to multiple conditions and user interaction
   D. Detect symbol collisions

VIII. Movie Clip Control
   A. Create movie clips dynamically
   B. Build continuous feedback buttons
   C. Dynamically draw lines with the Draw methods
   D. Create filled shapes dynamically
   E. Drag and drop movie clip instances
   F. Remove dynamically created content

IX. External Assets
   A. Load a movie into a target
   B. Load JPG images dynamically
   C. Create an interactive placeholder
   D. Load movies into a level
   E. Control a movie on a level
   F. Load MP3s dynamically
   G. React to dynamically loaded MP3s

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations         25% of grade
Projects/Assignments 75% of grade
                    100%

Grade Criteria:
   A = 90% - 100%
   B = 80% -  89% 
   C = 70% -  79% 
   D = 60% -  69% 
   F = Below  60%   

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.