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Course Description

Flash Class

ART 67

Flash 8 - Professional Essentials

Curt Hayden

Want to rule the internet?

Games, interactive new media, and totally rockstar websites – most of the cool stuff on the internet – is made with Flash.  Give it a try, and thank yourself later. 

Come and learn the skills you need to immediately leverage the powerful capabilities of Flash in this hands-on course.  Students will learn to produce animated, interactive content for use in a whole range of media.  Learn to quickly and easily create effects of morphing, motion, multidimensionality and much more. 

Drawing upon basic precepts of visual design, actionscript, and Flash development, students will expand upon essential skills in various project-based challenges.  There will be special attention to practical application of these skills to professional or personal projects. 

Prerequisites:

Prior knowledge of Windows or Macintosh computers and Web development. ART 29 Website 101 or equivalent experience is beneficial but not required.

About the Instructor:

Curt Hayden is the owner of the Skytemple design company, with over seven years of experience in the industry.  Current projects involve video optimization on BMW, Hershey, and Miller spots, design for an NYC-based award-winning independent film company, and work for the chief editor of an imprint of a popular publication company.  His diverse experiences with a variety of high-demand clients mean a fun and insightful experience for students in his upcoming class.

SCH# , Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 18- Dec. 13 (except Nov. 22)

8 sessions   $240

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Skytemple 2007