Project 4 – Open Exploration

Overview

Your last project is open. Your stage may be any size/pixel dimensions and your frame rate should be at least12 frames per second, but may be more. To receive full credit, the project must be finished (no works-in-progress) and must include at least all of the following elements:

1 Preloader

2 Interactivity

3 Frame-by-frame animation (this can include stop-motion)

4 Shape or Motion Tween

Suggested Ideas

Possible projects and examples include:

Narrative Animation

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/animator

Art Portfolio

http://www.werkstette.dk

Game

http://www.flashgames247.com/play/13552.html

Children’s Site/Game

http://www.kneebouncers.com/

Instruction/Educational

http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/keys/games/game_0/ http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/interactive/BayeuxCreate.htm http://www.aclu.org/SafeandFree/exclusion/passports_act/

Experimental

http://yugop.com/

Typographic

http://www.bornmagazine.com

General Inspiration

http://pelfusion.com/showcases/24-experimental-flash-sites-for-your-inspiration/

Process

Statement. Write a brief (less than one page) description of what your final project will be (this must be typed). You’ll also want to include in your sketchbook a rough sketch, storyboard or site map. We will discuss these in class.

Storyboard/Illustration/Site-Map. Then create a refined storyboard and/or site-map and illustration (this will be determined on an individual basis). Your storyboard/illustration/site-map must also include information about sound, narration, and actions for each the frame as applicable. If you’re doing a storyboard, remember to have one separate frame for every “cut” in your storyboard. The storyboard should be stapled or paper-clipped together when you hand them and each page should be no bigger than 8.5 x 11.

Dummy. As with the last project, create the ActionScript "skeleton" of your project, including preloader, code for movie clips treated as buttons, etc.

Schedule

It not’s required, but I strongly encourage you to watch the remaining Lynda.com videos on ActionScript and AfterEffects. Access to these videos will end on December 14th.

11/11 Concept Description Due.

11/16 Storyboard/Illustration/Site-Map Due

11/18 Work on Final Project

11/23 Dummy Due. Work on Final Project

11/25 No Class – Thanksgiving Break

11/30 Work on Final Project

12/2 Work on Final Project
12/7 Work on Final Project

12/9 CRITIQUES – Final Project Due

12/14 Final Exam - Action Script Exam 8:00-10:30