Use Flash to create animated adverts for the internet

Open up to the possibilities of advertising through the internet. Learn how to create professional looking animated adverts in Flash. Perfect for web designers who want to develop their portfolio or beginners interested in learning Flash animation.

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Key course information

Dates
14/09/11 - 05/10/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
4 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £108
Concession: £55

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG390

Availability
This course has finished

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to use Flash to animate drawn and cut out characters. Enjoy developing your animation skills and creating short witty animated sequences. No previous experience necessary.

What topics will we cover?

Session 1: Viewing and discussing examples of animation. Introduction to the drawing tools of Flash. Introduction to creating keyframes. Exercise in drawn, frame-by-frame animation using keyframes and 'onion skinning'. Introduction to using layers.

Session 2: Introduction to preparing images in Photoshop, importing images to Flash and 'motion tweening' cut-out images. Exercises combining tweening and frame-by-frame animation in a multi-layered animation.

Session 3: Introduction to creating animated symbols and making those symbols follow a path.

Session 4: Introduction to creating new scenes and applying sound effects.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- use the drawing tools of Flash
- understand keyframes, blank keyframes and onion skinning
- understand the use of layers
- prepare and import images into Flash
- use motion tweening
- understand animated symbols and scenes
- apply sound effects
- create new scenes
- present a short, animated sequence showcasing your animation skills.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Demonstrations, individual assistance and notes.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You will be able to progress to higher level courses in multimedia, animation or the digital moving image, and can use your animation to enhance your showreel.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
14/09/11 to 05/10/11	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	4 weeks	£108	£108	£55	VG390	Finished	» Select
26/03/12 to 02/04/12	Mon	10:00 - 17:00	2 weeks	£89	£60	£39	VG378	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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