The TechnoAnimate course has 34 assignments divided into seven sessions.

Session 1: Out of This World

Students are introduced to Animate 2023. To begin, they view a sample animation called "Out of this World" to gain an understanding of the types of animation that can be created using the program. Afterwards, they open Animate to learn about the program environment. Once familiar with the components, they practice drawing using the tools in the Tools Panel. They then learn how to manipulate images by scaling, skewing, and rotating. With these skills mastered, they apply their knowledge of the drawing tools to create the first scene in a space adventure.

Session 2: On an Alien Planet

Students continue animating their space adventure. They create two scenes using frame by frame animation. To start, they create the planet surface that shows grass growing and a flower blooming. Afterwards, they apply their new skills to make a hover craft drive over bumpy terrain. The session ends with students selecting an Animation Challenge and creating it using Frame by Frame Animation.

Session 3: Blast Off into Outer Space

Students continue to create scenes for their animated space adventure. This time they have their character blast off into space and fly the ship across the galaxy using motion tweens. The fun begins when students learn how to move an object across the stage and transform the image by changing the scale and orientation. Once these skills are mastered, students animate the ship flying across the sky. The session ends with students selecting an Animation Challenge and creating it using a Motion Tween.

Session 4: The Strange Planet

Students animate the adventures that happen on a strange planet. Using shape tweens, they transform an oval into a rectangle to illustrate the unusual moon in the sky. Afterwards they apply shape tweening to show an alien life form talking. The session ends with students selecting an Animation Challenge and creating it using a Shape Tween.

Session 5: Coming Home

Students create the final scenes in their space adventure. In these scenes, the alien returns home. Using the Asset Warp Tool, aliens are animated to dance in one scene. In the remaining scenes, a motion path for the spaceship is made to look like it is blasting off from the surface, and then it does a loop in the sky before landing back on the home planet. The session ends with students selecting an Animation Challenge and creating it using Motion Path Animation.

Session 6: Add Sound, Export the Movie

Students complete their movie. To start, sound clips are imported into the library. These sounds are then added to the Timeline to make the hover craft hum, spaceship zoom, and alien talk. Afterwards, the document is reviewed using a checklist to ensure it is finished. Upon completion, the file is exported into a movie file and shared with others.

Session 7: Make Your Own Movie

Students apply their knowledge to make their own movie. To start, they select an idea from a list of suggestions. The movie can be an animated scene, short story, or electronic greeting card. Once students have made a decision, they use the Animate program to create the production, using the hints and tips provided as a guide. When the movie is complete, it is reviewed using a checklist, and problem areas are corrected. Once the movie is free from errors, it is exported as a movie file and shared with others.

Optional Animation for Beginners Activities

• Flip and Align Objects: Arrange objects on the stage or to each other.
• Using Layers: Organize content on the stage using layers.
• Create a Movie Clip: Animate a spinning star and save it as a movie clip.
• Working with Scenes: Insert, rename, and delete scenes.
• Express Yourself: Use a shape tween to morph letters.
• Export as a Video: Convert an .swf file to an .mp4. Share with friends.