Prerequisite
for learning Action Script is knowledge of the following in
C programming language -
Duration
: 4 days
Data Types
Functions
Conditions
Arrays
Loops
Classes
SALIENT
FEATURES
ActionScript
is the programming language of the Flash Player runtime. Originally
developed as a way for Flash developers to program interactivity,
ActionScript enables efficient programming of Flash applications
for everything from simple animations to complex, data-rich, interactive
application interfaces.
Phase
I
Learn about Action Script
2.0 and how it differs from Actionscript 1.0
Discover the benefits of learning
Action Script
Learn to navigate and use the Action
Script editor
Learn about script elements
Plan a project
Write your first script
Test your script
Debug your script
Phase
II
Learn how event handlers
are used in script
Determine the best event handler for
the job
Use mouse/buttton/keyboard events
to control interactivity
Create a self-running presentation
using frame events
Use clip events to create an interactive
project
Orchestrate multiple events to accomplish
a task
Define and use event handler methods
Learn about Listener and how to use
them
Phase
III
Gain an understanding
of the hierarchy of timelines in Flash movies
Learn about absolute and relative
target paths
Learn how movies communicate with
each other
Use the parent-chid relationship in
movies to creates an "effect" Clip
Control specific timelines within
a single project
Control movies loaded into levels
Learn how to make global references
to various Action Script elements.
Phase
IV
Learn what objects/object
classes are and why they are useful
Get acquainted the various classes
of objects available in Action Script
Use the color class
Create an interactive scene using
the key object class
Create a word processor using properties
and methods of the string and selection object classes
