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Adobe (Macromedia) Authorware Training

We provide Adobe (Macromedia) Authorware Training in our training centres in SYDNEY, CANBERRA, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE. Click here to get contact details for the office closest to you.

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Adobe (Macromedia) Fast Track to Authorware

Course Outline

Course Aim:
The FastTrack to Authorware course has been designed to introduce you to the basic operations and features of Authorware. During the course, you will be using each of the Authorware icons to create a simple application. The application incorporates a wide range of interactivity styles. Remember that what you can do with Authorware is only limited by your imagination and creativity. Use the application you build in class as a foundation upon
which you can expand and enhance the techniques in your own applications.

Authorware is the solution dedicated to creating rich-media e-learning content and is the leading visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the web. Develop accessible applications that comply with Learning Management System (LMS) standards. Create content by importing Microsoft PowerPoint® presentations and integrating them with other media, and monitor student progress with data-tracking and database connectivity features.

Course Prerequisites:
Previous experience using applications on a PC or Macintosh is an essential prerequisite for this course.

Course Duration: Four days; 9:00am - 5:00pm

Classroom courses include:

* Macromedia Certified instructors (with min 10 yrs industry experience)
* Macromedia Authorised courseware with tutorials and exercises
* Certificates
* After course support (via email, to reinforce the learning)
helpdesk@alphacc.com.au
* Training guarantee
* FREE repeat of public course within 6 months (where required, and on
same version), see terms & conditions
* Very competitive course costs $CALL.

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Course Topics:
During this course you will learn about:


Topic 1 Introduction to Authorware
Overview Concepts Design & Presentation Window The Icon Palette The Tool Bar	Panels Controls Tips & Tricks Design Window Shortcuts Walkthrough 1-1: File Setup

Topic 2 Using the Display, Wait, and Erase Icons
Overview Concepts The Display Icon Sequencing & Separating Icons The Toolbox Toolbox Tips The Wait Icon Wait Icon Tips The Erase Icon	Tips & Tricks Display Icon Tips Using the Text Tool Aligning Objects Walkthrough 2-1: Creating Displays Using the Text Tool Walkthrough 2-2: Building a Display-Wait-Erase Sequence

Topic 3 Creating and Moving Graphic Objects
Overview Using the Drawing Tools The Toolbox Toolbox Tips The Inspectors Using the Motion Icon Types of Motion Direct to Point Tips for Creating Direct to Point Motion Path to End	Tips for Creating Path to End Motion Motion Icon Settings Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 3-1: Authorware’s Drawing Tools Walkthrough 3-2: Simple Animations Walkthrough 3-3: Path Animations Walkthrough 3-4: Enhancing the Introduction Brain Teaser: Flying Logo

Topic 4 Importing Media
Overview Concepts Importing Graphics Graphic File Formats Tips & Tricks The Sound Icon Importing Sounds Sound File Formats The Sound Icon Dialog Concurrency Synchronizing Sounds Link vs. Embed Sound Icon Tips & Tricks The Digital Movie Icon	Loading a BMP Sequence Digital Movie Icon Dialog Digital Movie Formats Storage of Movies Digital Movie Icon Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 4-1: Importing a Graphic Walkthrough 4-2: Importing Graphics to Replace Drawn Images Walkthrough 4-3: Importing Sounds Walkthrough 4-4: Importing Movies Brain Teaser: Percussion Instruments Walkthrough 4-5: Synchronizing Events with Media

Topic 5 Creating Interactions
Overview Concepts Key Components How it Works Interaction Icon Properties Button Response Properties Common Settings Response Types Using the Button Library & Editor The Button Library The Button Editor Formatting the Button Label Tips & Tricks for Creating Interactions	Tips & Tricks Applications Tips & Tricks for Using the Button Library and Editor Button Design Tips Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 5-1: Constructing a Menu Interaction Walkthrough 5-2: Adding a “Return to Menu” Button Walkthrough 5-3: Importing Custom Button Artwork

Topic 6 Creating Hot Spot Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components The Properties Dialog Tips & Tricks Advantages Design Tips Tips & Tricks	Walkthrough 6-1: Creating a Hot Spot Interaction Walkthrough 6-2: Enhancing the Interaction With Sound Walkthrough 6-3: Adding a Catchall Response

Topic 7 Introduction to Authorware System Variables
Overview Concepts The Variables Dialog The Calculation Window Assigning a Value to a Variable Displaying a Variable on the Screen Controlling Buttons with Variables	Tips & Tricks Storing Calculations Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 7-1: Displaying Variables Brain Teaser: Car Radio

Topic 8 Media Libraries
Overview Concepts Key Components Adding Content to a Library Changing Content Updating Links Tips & Tricks	Advantages Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 8-1: Adding Content to a Media Library Walkthrough 8-2: Adding Content to the Flowline from a Library

Topic 9 Creating Text Entry Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components Customizing Tips & Tricks Variations in Responses Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 9-1: Creating a Text Entry Interaction	Walkthrough 9-2: Adjusting Display and Erase Properties Walkthrough 9-3: Adding Other Anticipated Responses Brain Teaser: $50 Bill Walkthrough 9-4: Adding a User Login Sequence

Topic 10 Creating Time Limit and Tries Limit Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components: Time Limit Key Components: Tries Limit Tips & Tricks Applications	Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 10-1: Adding a Tries Limit Response Walkthrough 10-2: Adding a Time Limit Response

Topic 11 Creating Hot Object Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components The Properties Dialog Aligning Graphics Tips & Tricks Advantages Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 11-1: Creating a Hot	Object Interaction Walkthrough 11-2: Adding a Catchall Response Walkthrough 11-3: Using Continue Branching Walkthrough 11-4: Adding Sounds to Responses Brain Teaser: Exploring the Library

Topic 12 Creating Target Area Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components Procedure Tips & Tricks Benefits Applications Tips & Tricks	Walkthrough 12-1: Creating a Target Area Interaction Walkthrough 12-2: Adding a Catchall to a Target Area Interaction Walkthrough 12-3: Adding Hints Walkthrough 12-4: Preventing Background Graphics from Moving

Topic 13 Creating Conditional Responses
Overview Concepts Key Components Conditional Expressions Tips & Tricks	Applications Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 13-1 Brain Teaser: Fish Tanks

Topic 14 Using the Framework and Navigate Icons
Overview Concepts Key Components Navigation Properties Displaying a Variable Tips & Tricks Benefits Tips & Tricks	Walkthrough 14-1: Creating a Linear Framework Sequence Walkthrough 14-2: Adding Page Numbers and Smart Buttons Walkthrough 14-3: Adding an Exit Pane Message Brain Teaser: Endangered Birds

Topic 15 Inserting Flash Objects
Overview Concepts Inserting a Flash Movie	Walkthrough 15-1: Inserting an Interactive Flash Movie

Topic 16 Adding Hypertext
Overview Concepts Key Components Procedure Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks	Walkthrough 16-1: Creating a Hypertext Glossary Walkthrough 16-2: Putting the Glossary Out of the Way Brain Teaser: Volcano Story

Topic 17 Using Authorware Models
Overview Concepts Key Components Tips & Tricks What’s the Difference? Advantages	Walkthrough 17-1: Creating a Generic Multiple Choice Model Walkthrough 17-2: Saving the Question as a Model Walkthrough 17-3: Using the Model

Topic 18 Decision Icon Branching
Overview Concepts Key Components How it Works Decision Icon Properties Branching Options	Path Properties Tips & Tricks Applications Flow Line Cues Walkthrough 18-1: Creating a Random Quiz

Topic 19 Introduction to Authorware Functions
Overview Concepts The Functions Dialog Using System Functions Walkthrough 19-1: Scoring the Quiz Walkthrough 19-2: Using Conditional Logic	Walkthrough 19-3: Using the PrintScreen Function Walkthrough 19-4: Building Quit Functionality Walkthrough 19-5: Deactivating the Menu Button

Topic 20 Publishing Your Work
Overview Concepts Packaging Files Guidelines Packaging for Web Delivery Embedding the File in an HTML Page	One-Button Publishing Tips & Tricks Packaging Tips & Tricks File Extensions Web Packaging Tips & Tricks Walkthrough 20-1: One-Button Publishing

Lab: Lab Guidelines

Appendix

Adobe (Macromedia)
Fast Track to Authorware

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