Students are responsible for the information in the syllabus and in the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook.

Students will be notified by the instructor of any changes in course requirements or policies.

Spring 2007 Instructor (Section 3796)

Alicia Ottenberg
Office: O2 - 122
Phone: 623-845-3252
email: cis120dc@acad.gccaz.edu
Website: www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/ottenberg

Fall 2007 Instructor (Section 3795)

Mike Aragon
Office: HTC2 - 130
Phone: 623-845-3462
email: mike.aragon@gcmail.maricopa.edu

Official Course Description

Provides students with the ability to use Macromedia Flash MX graphics software on microcomputers. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of Flash animation graphics. This course can be completed completely online. All materials and lessons can be found at http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/cis120dcmx

Materials required

Foundation Flash 8
Kristian Besley, Sham Bhangal
Publisher: Friends of Ed; ISBN: 1590595424
You can purchase the book through the GCC Bookstore or through Amazon.com.

Publisher Web Site -
Text Book Files & Corrections

*If you already own Flash MX 2004 you can use the following text.

Foundation Flash MX 2004
Kristian Besley, Sham Bhangal
Publisher: Friends of Ed; ISBN: 1-59059-303-0;
You can purchase the book through the GCC Bookstore or through Amazon.com.

Publisher Web Site -
Text Book Files & Corrections

To work off campus you will also need a copy of Flash 8 or Flash MX 2004 ,
access to the internet and an email account.

Official Course Goals and Objectives

1. Identify Flash tools. (I)
2. Use vector graphics to create simple Flash animations. (II)
3. Save new graphics in the Flash Library. (III)
4. Use layers and timelines to create Flash animation. (IV)
5. Create motion and shape tweens. (V)
6. Add sound to Flash animation movies. (VI)
7. Utilize Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents to embed Flash movies for delivery to the World Wide Web. (VII)

Course Requirements and Procedure

This course is organized into 15 Lessons. Each Lesson will require reading from the textbook. From the reading you will complete the practice work and then complete the assignment and submit itfor grading.

Each Lesson has the following parts

1. Reading
• You will be assigned a chapter from the text book to read.
• There will also be supplemental reading and examples online
  
2. Practice Work
• The practice work assigned will help you create the basis for your assignment
• Although the practice work will not be graded, it is critical for you to be able to complete your assignment
  
3. Assignment
• After you have completed the Reading and the Practice work of a Lesson, you will then be able to complete the Assignment. Your assignment will be sent in to be graded through e-mail.

Grading

• Assignments are graded twice a week on average.
• Quizzes are graded once a week on average.
• Assignments MUST be sent in using the proper links on the CIS120DC pages.

Assignments and Exam Points

15 Assignments - 300 points
Final Exam - 100 points
Total Points - 400 points

Grade Breakdown

400 - 360 points = A
320 - 359 points = B
280 - 319 points = C
240 - 279 points = D
000 - 239 points = F

Disclaimer

Course content and schedule is subject to change at instructor's discretion to meet the needs of this particular group.

Disability Statement

GCC will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify Student Services and their instructors of any special needs

Attendance

Attendance is not taken in an Open Entry class. Each student must complete the first assignment or contact the instructor within the first two weeks of his or her Start Date, and must complete the course by his or her End Date.

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