Session 3: Graphics and The Library

Reading

• Hour 3 - pp. 71-92
• Hour 4 - pp. 93-118

Assignment: Hour 3

Create a new Flash file with the default stage size and import the three attached images - each in a separate layer - as follows:

1. bitmap.jpg - place on the stage an scale to about a quarter of the size of the stage
2. photoshop.psd - same
3. illustrator.ai - import the letter D only, and scale it down in size

Save-and-compact the file

Assignment: Hour 4

• In a new Flash file, create a reasonable copy of the Olympic rings .
• Use multiple instances of one movie clip symbol.
• Put each ring in a separate layer.
• If you do it right, deleting the movie clip from your library will make the rings disappear
  (undo to get it back).
• Save the FLA file

In Class Exercise: Blog Banner

Example for Session 3 In Class Exercise

Create a graphic banner for your blog header, using tools you learned in Chapter 3: shapes, lines, text, curves, brushes, etc. Try to make something that goes with the color scheme of your blog. Don't worry if you're not the best artist in the world; this exercise is not primarily about being "pretty" - it's about using the tools.

Follow these parameters:

• Start with a new Flash file and save it often as you work
• Set the stage size based on the layout of your blog: 
  (these are not quite standard banner ad sizes - to keep ad blockers from thwarting us)
• Put each new item (text, shape, etc.) in a new layer.
• Include a background in the bottom layer - a solid colored rectangle is fine

After you finish editing your banner

• Export it as a JPG image (on the File menu, choose Export > Export Image)
• Make sure to select "Include: Full Document Size"

Add the banner to your blog From the Blogger dashboard click Layout > Page Elements

• To the right of the header (under the navbar) click Edit and upload your image
• Indicate that the image should replace the title and description

If you have time: create a second banner as an alternative. 

Ask your friends which one they prefer.

Project Work: Web Site Review 

• Continue to work on Web Site Review Project