Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 16002 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Flash

Course:	DIT 16002 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Flash The Flash course will provide students with a solid foundation in the basics of the Flash application. Students will learn how to navigate the program interface, use the drawing and text tools, create animations, import sounds and graphics, optimize Flash movies, and publish the necessary files for display on the World Wide Web. The course includes information for both Windows and Macintosh users.
Dates:	DIT 16002 0901 04-Jan-2010 to 15-Jan-2010 Mon-Fri (30 hours total)
Time:	01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Cost:	The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition.
Instructor:	Brent Scott has been a multi-media Web designer since 1998, specializing in cutting edge content with advanced Flash and Dynamic HTML. He divides his work between his company, ScottMedia, and teaching at various universities, colleges, and businesses with Lanoie.com. He brings to the classroom his years of practical experience in the Web design field. Brent is a well-rounded instructor who teaches such topics as JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Flash, Advanced Flash, Search Engine Positioning, Internet Fundamentals, XML, XHTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.
Resources:	No textbook is required for this course and online resources are provided. If login information is needed, it will be given during the first class.
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Additional Information:	The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education web site. The DCE.UWinnipegCourses.ca web site. The UWinnipeg.ca web site. The UWinnipeg WebAdvisor. While not required, it is a good idea to bring a portable USB flash drive or other storage media for your files. Some instructors may ask you to email assignments as attachments. There are many free compression (zip/archive) programs available, including "7-Zip" (Windows) and "Zip Mac Files For PC" (Macintosh).
Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. Lost? Here is a map of Main Campus showing Lockhart Hall and Manitoba Hall. If you're driving, you may also find the traffic map and the parking map useful.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of how to use the Flash drawing tools
Working knowledge of the Flash work environment
An understanding of the vector graphics in Flash
The skills necessary to create animations in Flash
Knowledge of how to use Flash to publish content for the Web
Knowledge of how different symbols and objects work in Flash

Prerequisites

The following may be required before taking this course:

ISSD Photoshop
ISSD Introduction to Unix
ISSD XHTML/CSS
Computer and Internet access at home
The Flash software. The trial version is acceptable.

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Here is an example of the pace the material might be covered. Your instructor may modify this to suit the needs of your class.

Class 1: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Overview - Lecture 1 to Work Environment - Lecture 4.

Class 2: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Work Environment - Lecture 4 to Colour - Lecture 2.

Class 3: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Colour - Lecture 2 to Working with Objects - Lecture E.
Assignment 1 [Password Required] will be given.

Class 4: Quiz 1 is done in class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Symbols - Lecture 1 to Animation - Lecture 3.
Assignment 2 [Password Required] will be given.

Class 5: Assignment 1 is due at start of class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Animation - Lecture 3 to Importing Images - Lecture 3.
Assignment 3 [Password Required] will be given.

Class 6: Assignment 2 is due at start of class.
There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Importing Images - Lecture 4 to Sound - Lecture 1.

Class 7: Quiz 2 is done in class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
Sound - Lecture 2 Publishing - Lecture 6.

Class 8: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these chapters this lecture:
ActionScript.

Class 9: Final test given.
Final project [Password Required] will be given.

Grades:

Letter Graded Courses:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56%
F  =    Failure
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Pass/Fail Courses:

P  =    Pass
F  =    Failure
I  =    Incomplete
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Audited Courses:

CP  =   Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance)
NCP =   No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

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