ITSE 1411.7426, .9402 Web Page Programming ActionScript I,
Spring 2006

Prerequisite: INEW 1470 Web Animation and Interactivity (4). This course emphasizes developing modular interactive programs using the Object-Oriented Paradigm. Students will learn basic animation techniques, basic human-computer interaction concepts, and introductory interactive programming techniques. Scripting Languages may include ActionScript, Lingo, or other comparable language.

Contact Information:

Course Description (WECM):

Instruction in the use of Internet services and the fundamentals of web page design and web site development.

Learning Outcomes (WECM):

The student will identify basic Internet concepts and terminology; use electronic communication methods; collect and evaluate research data using the Internet; and design, create, organize, and publish web pages and sites.

Practical Information About This Course:

This advanced class teaches students to use Flash's programming language ActionScript to create simple applications.

Course Objectives

• Plan application development via flowcharting and/or pseudocode
• Demonstrate use of event handlers, program logic, loops, and functions
• Manipulate objects, including movie clips, and object properties
• Manipulate string, boolean, and numeric data
• Create, manipulate, and destroy arrays
• Import and export data into/out of Flash using different techniques including XML
• Create custom object classes
• Use UI components in forms and in other situations
• Implement collision-detection and other 'listening' functions
• Validate data
• Create and use Sound objects
• Load external assets including JPEG files, text files, and MP3s
• Test and debug Flash applications

Course Web Site:

http://nlecommerce1.dcccd.edu/instructors/les/Spring06/ActionScript/

All class readings, exercises, projects, and references can be found on the class calendar. Your instructor will show you how to access the calendar on the first day of class.

Textbook(s):

Required -
Flash MX 2004 ActionScript Training From The Source
Derek Franklin and Jobe Makar Peachpit Press, 2004
ISBN 0-321-21343-2

Optional -
No course materials, projects or assignments will be based on these books. However, the examples contained in these books may help you with the course. Both books are out of point but can be purchased through Amazon and other online book sellers.

Rhodes, Glen, et. al. (2001). Flash Games Studio. (1 st . ed.). Friends of Ed.
ISBN: 1903450675

Follow this link to download source code and examples from the book and to obtain a list of errata.
http://www.friendsofed.com/book.html?isbn=1903450675

Moronta, Lewis. (2003). Game Development with ActionScript. (1 st . ed.). Course Technology PTR.
ISBN: 1592001106

Follow this link to download source code and examples from the book and to obtain a list of errata.
http://www.courseptr.com/ptr_detail.cfm?group=Game%20Development&all=1&isbn=1%2D59200%2D110%2D6

About Images and Text for This Class:

All projects created in this class must comply with the North Lake College Digital Imaging Copyright Policy . In a nutshell, the policy states that you may not use an image unless you have a proven legal right to do so. You will be quizzed on the policy in the first week of class.

Important Financial Aid Information

If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds.

Grades

Exercises generally fall into two categories:

• Bookwork -- Ungraded step-by-step textbook chapter assignments designed to familiarize students with concepts or software procedures. You are required to work through each chapter, performing all exercises. Bookwork chapters are required assignments, checked off as completed and uploaded to the NL server.
• Topics -- Graded short papers on various themes assigned by the instructor.
• Projects are longer-term graded activities generally taking anywhere from two class sessions to an entire semester. Two projects are assigned during the semester requiring you to complete multiple-page web pages. Projects are uploaded to the NL server.
• Quizzes are multiple choice questions over the copyright guidelines, textbook material, and HTML lessons.
• Class Participation is based on the student's enthusiasm, curiosity, and community spirit. Online students will be evaluated on the quality of their discussions on the class bulletin board and through e-mail. A handout on class participation will be posted to the class web site.

Online students are not required to log into the class web site each class session for attendance checking. The dialog box requiring your username and password will allow you to take your copyright quiz only. Once you have taken the quiz, you do not need to enter your username and password; simply click off the box and continue to the web site.

Due Dates and Late Work

Due Dates are stated in the class calendar. Any variations must be discussed with your instructor.

All late work is penalized ten points for every day past the due date, including weekends and holidays. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor on an individual basis.

Handing in assignments:

All assignments will be posted on the students allotted area assigned on the NLC local server unless the assignment states otherwise. Students may not load work on non-NLC servers. Your instructor will provide you with a username and password to access the server.

Lab and Web Policy Statement

All students using the open lab (T242) or the class web site (sharonh.com or nlecommerce1.dcccd.edu) are expected to comply with the Lab & Web Policy Statement . Failure to comply with this statement can result in various penalties including restricted lab use, automatic zeros on assignments, suspension, or expulsion.

Disabilities Services

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), NLC is committed to ensuring that all qualified students with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from its programs and services. Any student who believes he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Disability Services Office at 972-273-3165 located in A413.

Ethics and Academic Dishonesty:

The Student Code of Conduct prohibits activities and prescribes penalties for academic dishonesty. According to North Lake College Policy, adopted by the President's Cabinet and printed in NLC Operational Memoranda, students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and collusion, may receive an F on the assignment and/or an F in their course(s) from the instructor and may be suspended from college by administrative action.

Students' rights to appeal grades and/or other disciplinary action and the procedures which students must follow for appeals are published the College Catalog under the Student Code of Conduct and at the NLC Web Site under Operational Memoranda.

If you are caught engaging in academic dishonesty in an NLC web design course you will receive a zero on the assignment, and the matter will be turned over to the division dean, who will handle the matter from that point.

Ethical Computer Usage

Please review the Computer Use Policy in the North Lake College Catalog . Any violations of this policy will be addressed using the methods outlined in the policy.

Drop Procedure

Last Day to Drop - Thursday, April 13th, 2006.

If you registered on campus visit the Admissions Office and complete a drop form. If dropping all classes, please visit the Advising/Counseling Office, A465-C, and complete an exit interview and a withdrawal form. Students who drop online are HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY encouraged to print and save their screen confirmations!

SCANS Competencies

The S ecretary's C ommission of A chieving N ecessary S kills ( SCANS ), established in 1990, defined a common core of skills that constitute job readiness. The Office Technology Department at North Lake College is committed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's dynamic work environment.

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