Course Syllabus

Adobe Edge Animate CC is a motion graphics creation tool for the web.  Using Edge Animate, you can create animation and interactivity to produce visuals such as banner ads, slideshows, animations, and other forms of rich media. 

In this course, we are going to discuss the importance of Adobe Edge Animate CC in the creation and design of animation and interaction on the web today.  We'll also explore when and how you should use Edge Animate, as well as how it can be used in conjunction with other Adobe programs.   Once you're familiar with the purpose of the program, we'll delve into the features of the program itself, teaching you step-by-step how to use it to create stunning visuals, animations, and complex interaction.

As part of this course, you'll learn how to:

·    Create a new composition, then create elements and basic text

·    Import bitmap and vector images

·    Edit the properties of an element

·    Add keyframes to a composition to animate an element

·    Adding and animating element effects, such as drop shadows

·    Using the Pin tool to create animations

·    Veiling and unveiling elements on the Stage

·    Editing the duration of an animation – or a composition

·    Creating a fade

·    Applying eases

·    Using the Clipping tool

·    Creating and working with symbols

·    Creating interaction in a composition, such as rollover effects and clickable buttons

·    Adding JavaScript and working with the Code panel

·    Using labels as references

·    Publishing a composition

·    And more