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Art 344B Projects

Flash Game Project

Create an educational Flash game using advanced ActionScripting described in Chapter 7 of the Chun Flash MX Advanced Book. Your game should have progressive stages of action with the user gaining access to other parts of your game as they make a series of correct or incorrect choices.

Thematically, your game must educate the user in someway. For instance, you could create a spelling game for children or one teaching a language. Keep in mind that your game does not need directed towards children only and can be developed an adult audience as well.

You will need to develop thematic graphic game interface and strategy using at least four draggable movie clip symbols and at least one _droptarget within your game interface. You additionally create an intro that contains directions on how to play your game and a credit page.

You will need to write out your game theme and strategy which will be reviewed by the instructor before you begin.

Additonally, prior to beginning this assignment each student will research a online game targeted for the same audience they plan to design their own game for. Write a short synopsis (1 to 2 pages) of your findings. Each student will present their findings to the class.

Your final game must include the following:

• At least four draggable movie clip symbols and at least one _droptarget.
• Movie clip bounce back effects for incorrect choices using a conditional statement.
• Movie clip property changes (i.e. visibility) for correct choices using a conditional statement.
• Audio user feedback for corect and incorrect choices using attach sound.
• _root and movie clip timeline controls.
• OPTIONAL: Addition of a counter and/or timer to notify the user whether they have won or lost the game.

You will be graded on fullfillment of the basic requirements, overall design & execution, complexity, userability, interactivity and ActionScripting, as well as originality and educational effectiviness of project.

See calendar for due dates.