Adobe Animate CC Introduction (Flash without Flash) Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class
Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site at Your Location
Course Information & Why You Should Attend
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Complimentary Lunch)
Locations for Training:
- In Person at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland near Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia region.
- Virtually Online Live (VOLT) From Anywhere! Students Join the Same In Person Class Remotely.
- Upon Request: Onsite Custom Private Training at Your Location!
Course Description: In this hands-on, two-day Adobe Animate CC introduction training course, you will learn how to use the industry-standard Adobe animation software, Animate CC, that will provide you with a niche in the web design and mobile app development world. This course will teach you how to design interactive animations with cutting-edge tools, and publish them across multiple platforms including TV and any desktop or mobile devices. The topics covered in this course include getting familiar with Adobe Animate CC, creating graphics and text, creating and editing symbols, and animating symbols.
Note: This Adobe Animate CC training course is now the standard version for Adobe Flash Professional training, Adobe Edge training, Adobe Edge Animate training, and all other previous versions of this software.
Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Job Roles That Use Adobe Animate:
Instructional Multimedia Specialists
Graphic Designers
Online Content Strategists
Web Designers/Developers
Animation Artists
Projects That Use Adobe Animate:
Web Applications
Games
Movies
Content for Mobile Devices
Adobe Animate CC Introduction Course Outline
This Adobe Creative Cloud CC Hands-On Training Course covers all previous versions of CC apps (CS6, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2015.5, 2017, 2018).
1. Getting Acquainted
Starting Adobe Animate CC and Opening a File
Understanding Document Types
Getting to Know the Workspace
Working with the Library Panel
Understanding the Timeline
Organizing Layers in a Timeline
Using the Properties Panel
Using the Tools Panel
Undoing Steps in Animate
Previewing Your Movie
Modifying the Content and Stage
Saving Your Movie
2. Creating Graphics and Text
Understanding Strokes and Fills
Creating Shapes
Making Selections
Editing Shapes
Using Gradient and Bitmap Fills
Using Variable-Width Strokes
Using Swatches and Tagged Swatches
Creating Curves
Using Transparency to Create Depth
Being Expressive with the Paint Brush
Creating and Editing Text
Aligning and Distributing Objects
Converting and Exporting Art
3. Creating and Editing Symbols
Importing Adobe Illustrator Files
About Symbols
Creating Symbols
Importing Adobe Photoshop Files
Editing and Managing Symbols
Changing the Size and Position of Instances
Changing the Color Effect of an Instance
Understanding Display Options
Applying Filters for Special Effects
Positioning in 3D Space
4. Animating Symbols
About Animation
Understanding the Project File
Animating Position
Changing the Pacing and Timing
Animating Transparency
Animating Filters
Animating Transformations
Changing the Path of the Motion
Swapping Tween Targets
Creating Nested Animations
Graphic Symbols
Easing
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Testing Your Movie
Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
Certification
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam is Available for Animate!
Multiplatform Animation Using Adobe Animate
Exam Objectives Include:
Working in the Animation Industry
Project set up and interface
Organization of documents
Creating and modifying multimedia elements
Publishing digital media
What is an Adobe Certified Associate? (ACA)
The ACA certification validates basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation, and design using Adobe tools.
Register for our Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Training & Certification Pack:
If you choose the Certification Pack option in the pricing dropdown upon checkout, this Includes:
✓ Animate Intro–Advanced (4 Day Class, In-Person or Online)
✓ Online Test Prep Tool (Simulates actual test & provides targeted learning based on your assessed needs)
✓ Exam Voucher with 1 Free Retake (In-Person, scheduled at your convenience)
✓ Testing Proctor Fee (Only included if you take your test at ThinkB!G’s office in Columbia, MD)
