1. FLASH CATALYST: Tutorial
Overview and Objective
Learn tool for rapid interactive prototyping.
Assignment
• Complete tutorials on Lynda.com.
• Produce interactive content (prototype example, or other)
Requirements
○ Several State Changes
Standard pages or change states.
○ Wireframe buttons
Altered states
Scroll bar
□ Standard or custom.
○ Menu interactions
○ Custom component
Background & Reference Materials
• Overviews
○ Getting Started with of Flash Catalyst (Abobe)
Useful overview.
○ Wireframing and Prototyping with Flash Catalyst
Slightly more advanced intro with emphasis on new features.
• Training Materials:
○ Lynda.com Flash Catalyst
Some suggested sections in the course to focus on.
○ Adobe TV
Includes items from Lynda.com
Examples
Student Examples:
Example of previous student prototype.
Professional use:
Example video of use of catalysts in design organizations.
Submission
Submit:
a. Short description.
b. Flash catalysts file.
c. Flash output.
Due Date
See schedule.
Grading
Features:
Grading on:
i. Range of features used.
ii. Technical competency.
iii. Design & Creativity.
Amount:
50 points.
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