Reflection Journal: Project 5

Project 5 was about creating an interactive story using action scripts. I used Adobe Flash to complete this project. First, I imported all the objects from lab 16 to the stage. Next, I made few more symbols and gave an instance name for each. Then, I inserted the objects such as the bear, rabbit, snowman, sky, moon, tree, grass and flowers. I also added texts so that the viewers can understand what is happening in the story. After inserting the objects, I used keyframes and action scripts to make the story interactive. I mostly used the action script, "click to go to frame and stop", because I needed something clickable to move to different scenes in my story. This project was little bit harder than the previous projects because action script was complicated to use.

I learned how to use action script to make my work in Flash interactive by completing this project.
Although this project was difficult, I understood different kinds of actions scripts. In the future, the skills I had obtained this project can be used when I need to make an interactive and enjoyable animation,

Reflection Journal: Lab 23

Lab 23 was about creating a button that works with bouncing ball. I used Adobe Flash to complete this lab. First, I made a ball with the oval tool and added a motion tween. Then, I made two buttons.
One of the buttons is used to play the animation and another one is to stop it. Next, I inserted a new layer for action scripts. After inserting the new layer, I put action scripts for my buttons. By adding the action scripts for my buttons, the animation plays or stops as the button is pressed.

By completing this lab, I learned how to use action scripts and their functions. I also learned that action script can make a Flash animation interactive. In the future, I can use the techniques for this lab when I need to make an animation that involves with interactive features such as buttons.

Homework: Interview Skills

In my opinion, choice C has nothing to do with interview because an interviewee is supposed to answer specifically to what he or she is asked, so there are no answer choices. I think that test-taking tips are not really related to interview skills. Compared to the 1st video, the person in the 2nd video shows her willingness to get a job by talking about her strength and acting professionally. I prefer to be a job applicant like the person in the 2nd video because it is important that I show my enthusiasm by talking about what I am good at and having positive attitude.

Homework: Soft Skills--Synopsis

The Soft Skills are going to help me in the future in various ways. The enthusiasm and positive attitudes can help me during a job interview. Showing professionalism can help me to become successful by completing tasks on time, managing time wisely and being responsible. Communication skill can help me to express my ideas and share information with others. Critical thinking and problem solving skills will help me to think logically and overcome challenges. Networking will help me collect information about jobs by commucating with different people. In conclusion, the Soft Skills are going to help my life as a student and as an adult in the future.

Homework: Soft Skills--Networking

I don't think I am networking now to look for jobs. However, when I start look for jobs, I would check the website of a company and use Linked In to learn about the company. I do this so that I can gather information about the company and make sure it has the right job for me. In order to know more about the company, I would try to meet an employee from the company and communicate with him. If I am able to do this, I know that I am networking with the right people.

Homework: Soft Skills--Communication

It is important to communicate the ideas clearly, verbally and in written form because you want other people to understand what you want to say. If you cannot express your idea clearly, others might misunderstand your thoughts. In order to address your idea in written form, it is better to use many  words and proofread before you show it to someone. Overall, communication skill is essential in everywhere because it helps you to express your thoughts and receive information from other people.

Homework: Soft Skills--Critical Thinking And Problem Solving

Problem solving and critical thinking are valuable skills as a web designer because they can help find and correct their mistakes or what they need to improve on. In order to produce great work, web designers must be able think carefully and find the solution for their problem quickly. As they improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills, they can overcome any adversities they face. In conclusion, critical thinking and problem solving are key factors for web designers to become successful.

Homework: Soft Skills--Professionalism

Professionalism is to conduct yourself with responsibility, accountability, integrity and excellence. In school, there are many ways to show professionalism. One of the ways is to complete work and submit it on time. By keeping track on time, I can show my responsibility in school. Also, doing things that are needed to be done without being told to do is another way of displaying professionalism because it is important that you know what you are supposed to do. In conclusion, showing is professionalism in school will help me to become a successful student.

Homework: Soft Skills--Enthusiasm And Attitude

I can prepare for a job interview in different ways. On the day of my job interview, I must dress up professionally and have my resume organized. Also, I should be at the place of the interview 30 minutes before the job interview. These things are part of positive attitudes because they show how I am responsible and enthusiastic about the job I am applying for. During the interview, I should talk politely about myself and make eye contacts with the interviewer so that he or she can understand what kind of person I am. In conclusion, enthusiasm and positive attitudes can help me to have a successful job interview.

Reflection Journal: Lab#22

Lab 22 was about making a car animation. I used Adobe Flash to complete this lab. First, I drew the scenery such as the sky, moon, road, signal and buildings for the animation by using the tools such oval tool and rectangle tool. Then, I drew the car using the same tools for the scenery. After drawing the objects, I inserted the image of a car. Next, I inserted keyframes for each car and added motion tween between the keyframes. After putting keyframes and tweens, I test the animation to make sure the cars would move as I play it.

I learned how to use tweens show the motion of a car through this lab. I also learned how to create a realistic and colorful scenery for animation. In the future, I can use the techniques for this lab when I need to create an animation involving with a moving car.

Reflection Journal: Lab#21

Lab 21 was about putting two different types of image in one Flash document. I used Adobe Flash and Adobe Photoshop to complete this lab. First, I searched the image of a pencil and modified it in Photoshop. Next, I used different kinds of shape tools in Flash to draw a pencil. After drawing the pencil, I converted it to a graphic symbol. Then, I put three instances including two pencils I drew and the image of a pencil onto the stage. After doing this, I change the color effect of one of the pencils I drew. Finally, I put the swf file of this lab and put it into a html document.

By completing this lab, I learned the differences between vector and bitmap image. This is relevant to Web Design because it is important for the designers know the significance of vector and bitmap image in their website. In the future, I can apply the techniques for this lab when I need to draw something by using the tools from Adobe Flash.

Homework: Soft Skills--Teamwork

There are many skills required for a person to work with others as a cohesive team. Communication skill is one of them because if I need to complete a group project, I have to talk and share my ideas with my teammates. By sharing ideas with others, I can hear and understand how they think about my ideas. Another skill is helping and cooperating with other people. In order to work successfully as a team, I have to help my other teammates and fix their problems. By doing this, we can correct our mistakes and improve our work. Overall, there are various kinds of skills needed for a person to work well with others in order to produce great work.

Reflection Journal: Lab#20

Lab 20 was about adding sounds to the button symbols from Lab 19. In order to complete this lab, I used two softwares, Adobe Flash and Garage Band. First, I opened Garage Band and created 10 sounds for my 10 button symbols. Then, I opened Adobe Flash and imported the sounds. Next, I created a new layer for 10 buttons symbols and inserted the sounds. By doing this, the symbol makes a noise when it is clicked. I tested the lab to make sure all the sounds work when I click on the symbols. Last, I imported the swf file for this lab and put it into a html document.

I learned how to insert sounds to button symbols by completing this lab. This is relevant to Web Design because web designers can include their works with sounds in their websites. I can apply the procedures and techniques for this lab in the future when I need to create make something with sounds in Adobe Flash.

Reflection Journal: Lab#19

Lab 19 was about making button symbols. I used Adobe Flash to complete this lab. First, I opened Lab 16 and saved it as Lab 19. Then, I converted all the graphic symbols to button symbols. Next, I added keyframes to the button symbols and moved them to somewhere in the stage. By doing this, the symbols would move when a cursor is placed on top of them and when it clicks on them.
After adding keyframes, I tested the lab by pressing "command" and "enter" on the keyboard. Finally, I put the swf file for this lab into a html document and post it online.

By completing this lab, I learned how to use button symbols in Adobe Flash. This lab is applicable to Web Design because the designers can include their works from Flash in their website. In the future, I can use button symbols to make unique and interesting animations in Adobe Flash.