Introduction

CIS220DC covers Advanced Web Programming with Macromedia Flash Advanced Flash programming, action scripting, tweening, advanced buttons and user input, movie clips, using dynamic sound and text, managing information flow, Object-Oriented Programming concepts in relation to Flash.
Prerequisites: CIS120DC or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

How do I register for the class?

You need to register for the class through the GCC enrollment center. You can contact the GCC enrollment center at 623-845-3333 or visit the GCC web site for more information.

The following section is open for the Sping 2003 semester:
CIS220DC section 5607 Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:50

About Flash

Macromedia Flash is a multimedia graphics program specially for use on the Web. Flash enables you to create interactive "movies" on the Web. Flash uses vector graphics, which means that the graphics can be scaled to any size without losing clarity/quality. Flash does not require programming skills and is easy to learn. This class uses Flash 5, but Flash MX is the current version of the software - either one can be used to complete the course.

Flash vs. Animated Images and Java Applets

Animated images and Java applets are often used to create dynamic effects on Web pages. The advantages of Flash are:

• Flash loads much faster than animated images
• Flash allows interactivity, animated images do not
• Flash does not require programming skills, java applets do

Is Flash Compatible?

Macromedia writes: "In September 2000, NPD Research, the parent company of MediaMetrix, conducted a study to determine what percentage of Web browsers have Macromedia Flash preinstalled. The results show that 96.4% of Web users can experience Macromedia Flash content without having to download and install a player."

Macromedia Shockwave Player is shipped with Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, MacOS, Internet Explorer CD, America Online, and Netscape Navigator.

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