Flash Revolutionizes Web Design
By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@graphicdesignschoolreview.com
Graphic Design School Review Columnist
Just when you thought the Internet couldn't get any more interactive, along comes the newest thing in online technology. Flash animation is becoming the standard for Web site designs that bring in visitors. A graphic design program can teach you how to incorporate flash in your Web site designs.
Flash design is a powerful Web site design tool that utilizes movie-like animation designs. The effect flash animation has on a Web site is striking. Visitors to Web sites are captured by flash animation techniques and are compelled to spend more time on the page. Flash animation is used to create online cartoons, movies, and even enhance online gaming. Flash Web site designs have been used quite successfully in handheld PDAs, cell phones, and portable music storage devices.
Flash Web Sites: High-Tech Design
- The Beginnings. Adobe was the first software company to introduce the flash animation capabilities on the market.
- Advertisements. Flash animation is the perfect tool for Web site designs that encourage visitor interaction.
- The Language. Flash animation Web site designs use ActionScript to author programs. This language is comparable with the well-known JavaScript.
Graphic Design Career Spotlight
With flash animation Web site designs pioneering a new age in Internet technology, there has never been a better time to be a graphic designer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the graphic design field is ready to explode. Here's the scoop:
- Basic Credentials. Most employers look for graphic design professionals with at least a four-year graphic arts degree in the field.
- Exploding Market. Employment for graphic design professionals is expected to grow as fast as the national average through 2014.
- Educational Options. You can complete your graphic design program through a distance learning program or at a traditional campus.
If you learn the ropes of flash Web site designs, you will be amazed at the number of job offers you will enjoy.
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About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.
