Drawing in Flash!

If you have completed your shape tween take some time to view the tutorial below to learn a little bit about drawing in flash:

Let me know what you think of the tutorials at the end of the class.

Tracing

This unit takes one or two periods. Students will learn how to convert their own art work or photographs into customized art work ready to animate. Example

• Tracing Sketches and Photos Part 1- 8:44
• Tracing Sketches and Photos Part 2- 7:55

You can download the files for this project below:

• Bug 1 | Bug 2
• Cat | Dog
• Man 1 | Man 2

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Texture in Ceramics!

Texture is an element of design that adds interest and depth to a piece. How is this done and why does it matter?  We will try to answer this today. 

 Begin by searching for images of ceramic pieces that emphasize texture as a design element.  Find 3 that are different and save them to the shared drive (Teachers/Kaiser/Ceramics/Texture folder).  Also, create a word document and insert all the images found into your document, there you can write some notes about how to describe the texture and how it was created.  

We will also want one of the examples of texture printed out for our "Image" wall. Choose your favorite and let the class know which one you are printing so we wont have duplicates. 

After all the images are in the shared drive we will discuss them as a group. The key things we are looking for are:

• Descriptive words that relay the true nature of the texture.
• Identify how the texture was created.
• What other elements or principles of design help us describe the texture of the piece

Action Script 3.0

If you are interested in programming and wrapping your head around Action Script 3.0 go to the Basics in Action Script page to learn more.  We wont delve deep into Action Script in this course but you are welcome to use Action Script in Flash for extra-credit.  

Action Script 3.0

Shape Tween in Flash!

Designing for the Web

When you create a shape tween you morph one shape into another.  It is relatively easy and fun to make!  Follow the guidelines in the shape tween lesson and you will be on your way to designing in Flash.

Shape Tween Lesson

Created by Shoshanna L, 2011

Created by Jason P, 2011

Beginning in Flash

Designing for the Web

Flash is used to create short animations and are used often to enhance a website.  This lesson will introduce you to Classic Tween, Motion Tween, and Motion Presets. It will also help you become familiar with the layout of the Flash program.

Intro to Flash Assignment

Classic Tween Tutorial

Intro to Flash

Designing for the Web

Flash is used to create short animations, games,  and is used often to enhance a website.  To get started in Flash go to FLASH VOCABULARY GAME. First review all the vocabulary words and concepts,  then test yourself to see how many you remember.  
You should print out your results at the end of the period.  

Surrealism Reflection

Now that you have completed your Surrealistic piece, reflect upon what you have created by answering the following questions in your journal:

Surrealism Reflection:

Copy and Paste your work of art below and answering the following questions:

  What do you feel is successful about your artwork and what could be improved    upon? Please be thorough.

          Do you feel that your message is being portrayed  and why?

      List 3 Surreal elements in your work.
 

      What was the most difficult part of this lesson and why?

Designing for the Web

Gradients are used everywhere on the Web.  Take a look and see!  You will be learning how to create custom gradients that will be utilized when we make
our websites.   Experiment and save your work in the 'Gradients" folder.