Advanced Graphics Design is a practical and comprehensive guide that introduces students to the dynamic world of digital graphics and animation. The book focuses on developing both conceptual understanding and hands-on skills using modern tools, with special emphasis on Adobe Animate CC. It covers essential topics such as animation fundamentals, interface components, frame-by-frame techniques, tween animations, symbol creation, and publishing methods used in the creative industry.
Designed in a simple and student-friendly manner, the book enables learners to explore the practical applications of animation in digital media, advertising, and marketing. With clear explanations and structured content, it helps students build creativity, technical expertise, and industry-relevant skills required for careers in graphics design, animation, and digital content creation.
1. Introduction to Adobe Animate CC
1.1 Introduction Adobe Animate
1.2 Features of Adobe Animate
1.3 Benefits of Adobe Animate
1.4 Uses of Animate in Industry
1.5 Uses of Animate for Digital Marketing
1.6 Supported Graphics Format to Animate
1.7 Importing files into Animate
2. Working with Panels
2.1 Understanding Interface of Animate
2.2 Workspace, Stage
2.3 Timeline
2.4 Frames, Key Frames, Blank Key Frames
2.5 Tools Panel
2.6 Library Panel
2.7 Introduction to Layers and Layer Panel
2.8 Properties Panel
3. Frame-by-Frame Animation
3.1 Frame-by-Frame Animation
3.2 Creating and Editing Text
3.3 Filter, Types of Filters
3.4 Understanding Mask Layer
4. Working with and Tween Animation and Publishing Files
4.1 Introduction to Tween Animation
4.1.1 Motion Tween
4.1.2 Shape Tween
4.2 Introduction to Symbol - Graphics Symbol, Movie Clip and Button
4.3 Configuring Publishing Settings
4.4 Animate Files (FLA, SWF, AS File, ASC File etc.)
BCA (Honors/Research)
Second Year, Semester – IV, CA 227
This textbook is aligned with the revised syllabus as outlined by the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) for the Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty at K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, effective from June 2025.