CIS 222: Web Animation Syllabus
Cuyamaca College Computer Information Systems J. Reed 222
  News   Syllabus   Schedule   Lab Work   Students  
         

NOTE - this has not yet been fully updated for the upcoming semester.

CIS 222 Syllabus for Fall, 2002

 

2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 3 units
cis2.cuyamaca.net/jreed/222

Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:50 PM
room E102

Jodi Reed, MA
Computer & Information Science, Graphic Design
Cuyamaca College
jodi.reed (at) gcccd.edu
office:  room H-115

Contents
Course Topics
Prerequisites
Objectives
Grading
Assignments
Textbooks
Materials
Attendance
Communication
Important Dates

Topics/Themes

This course covers design, development, and implementation of Web-based animation using Macromedia Flash. The student will create animations and Web interfaces. Content will include:

  • Overview of Web animation
  • Design Principles
  • Usability and accessibility
  • Editing environment
  • Drawing and painting
  • Objects
  • Type
  • Importing
  • Layers and Frames
  • Symbols and Instances
  • Tweening
  • Interactive Movies
  • Sound
  • Testing
  • Implementation
  • Interface development
  • ActionScript

Prerequisite

    CIS 212

Objectives

At the end of this course, each student will be able to:

  • Use the drawing tools to create objects.
  • Create Frame-by-frame and tweened vector animations and display them in a Web page.
  • Use symbols and libraries to create efficient animations.
  • Create a Flash Web interface with rollovers, actions, and sound.
  • Describe, synthesize, and apply animation design principles.
  • Analyze whether animation is appropriate in a given situation.
  • Analyze an animated Web site's usability and accessibility.

Grading and Assignments

You will be graded on the quality of your assignments, participation in class discussion, and performance on tests.  You'll be provided with a scoring rubric for each Web page assignment later in the semester.   Your total grade will include the following:

~15% Textbook Exercises

Texbook exercises are lessons designed to walk you through new skills and concepts. Textbook exercises are due at the end of the semester.
17 chapters x 10 points each = 170 points

~40%

Labs

Lab exercises let you practice skills demonstrated in lecture. Labs are due 2 weeks after they are introduced in the schedule.
10 labs x 40 points each = 400 points

~10% Quizzes

Quizzes will cover lecture and textbook material.
4 quizzes x 25 points each = 100 points

~15% Interface Project

The Interface project requires you to apply design principles and production skills to develop a Web interface.
150 points

~20% Final Exam The final exam will be cumulative and will draw heavily from quiz questions. The final exam will also include a practical section.
200 points

Scale

90-100%, awarded for work that exceeds expectations and shows exceptional skill, effort, or creativity
B 80-89%, awarded for work that exceeds expectations
C 70-79%, awarded for work that meets expectations
D 60-69%, awarded for work that is below expectation

 

Due Dates, Make-ups, and Incompletes

Labs lose 50% after the due date. Quizzes will not be accepted after the due date. If you must miss the final exam, please contact me to arrange a make-up date. Incompletes are given only when there is an emergency and must be requested by the student.

Textbooks

Required

 

Flash 5 Hands-on Training
by Kymberlee Weil, Green. Garo, Lynda Weinman
ISBN: 0201731347
$45 ($32 at Amazon)

 

Textbooks are available at the campus bookstore or online.

Materials

Please get at least one 100MB zip disk the first week of class. Label this with your name and e-mail address. You may also wish to purchase your own headphones.

Many students find it helpful to have their own copy of Macromedia Flash (version 5 or MX), but it is not required. Please see system requirements.

If you are planning to take other Web Development courses, consider purchasing Macromedia Studio MX (includes Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash).See Collegebuys, Gradware, or campustech.com for academic prices.

Attendance

Students may be dropped for excessive absences or lack of progress in accordance with Cuyamaca College policy.

Communication

My office hours are listed on my home page, and I am also available other times by appointment.

When you send me e-mail, please include "cis222" in the subject heading.

Academic Integrity

When creating Graphics or Web sites, treat Web content as you would treat content from a published article or book. Stealing content is unethical, and students guilty of academic dishonesty will receive a zero for the assignment and may be suspended or expelled. It is acceptable to use brief quotes or clip art. It's not ok to copy entire web pages or style sheets or use someone else's images without permission.

Important Dates

Please mark your calendar!

August 24 Regular Day & Evening Classes Begin
September 4 Last Day to Add Semester-Length Classes
Last Day to Drop Semester-Length Classes Without a "W"
Last Day to Receive a Refund for Semester-Length Classes
September 7 Labor Day Holiday
September 25 Last Day to Apply for P/NP (CR/NC) - Semester Length Classes
October 16 Last Day to Apply for Fall 2009 Degree/Certificate
November 12 Last Day to Drop Semester-Length Classes
November 13 - 14 ** Veteran's Day Holiday
November 26 - 28 ** Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
December 11 End of Second 8-Week Session
December  14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 Final Examination Days

This course adheres to the policies outlined in the Cuyamaca College catalogue. For further information, see Academic Policies stated in the catalogue.

 

222 Home  |  News  |  Syllabus  |  Schedule  |  Labs  |  Students  |  Flash Links


Cuyamaca Logo

Revised August 28, 2003
by Jodi Reed, jreed (at) banyantree.org
cis2.cuyamaca.net/jreed
Computer & Information Science, Cuyamaca College