STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Design effective interactive productions that are engaging and functional.(I,II,VII)

 II.     Create, import and assemble cast members.(III,IV)

 III.    Animate sprites on the stage.(V,VI)

 IV.     Build a movie frame by frame in the score.(V)

 V.      Create and edit cast members in the internal editors; Paint, Vector and Text.(IV)

 VI.     Use drag and drop behaviors to control playback, set transitions, alter color palettes.(VII)

 VII.    Add interactivity using behaviors.(VII)

 VIII.   Export Movies in Projector or Shockwave format.(IX)

 IX.     Gain an introduction to Extras and Lingo scripting for Director.(VII)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Director

         A.      Applied uses of Director output

         B.      The working environment

         C.      Working efficiently

 II.     Director as a Design Tool

         A.      Design of Animation and Interactivity

 III.    Creating Casts

         A.      Importing cast members

         B.      Multiple Casts: Internal & External

 IV.     Using Director¿s Internal Editors

         A.      Limitations

         B.      Paint, Vector & Text

 V.      Working with the Stage and Score

         A.      Manipulating sprites

         B.      Quick Tricks

 VI.     Animating Sprites

         A.      Tweening

         B.      Behavior Based

 VII.    Behaviors for Interactivity and Movie control

         A.      Introduction to Lingo & Extras

 VIII.   Color Management in Director

         A.      Cross-browser and platform issues

 IX.     Movie Output & Playback

         A.      Testing and Retool

         B.      Projector for DVD, CD or Kiosk

         C.      Shockwave for Web or CD delivery