Adobe Animate

As you prepare for the ACP certification exam, the MSi Series enables you to elevate your technology skills to certified proficiency required in today’s business world. By successfully passing the certification exam for Animation using Adobe Animate, you will become professionally qualified as a Certified Associate.

Adobe Animate
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TOPICS
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FEATURES
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COMPONENTS

course curriculum

Chapter 1: Working in the Animation Industry

  • 1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing content
  • 1.2 Communicate with colleagues and clients about design plans
  • 1.3 Determine the type of copyright, permissions, and licensing required to use specific content
  • 1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of key terminology related to animation and interactive media
  • 1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of basic design principles and the best practices employed in the industry
  • 1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of animation and interactive media principles
  • 1.7 Accessibility

Chapter 2: Project Setup and Interface

  • 2.1 Creating and Managing Documents
  • 2.2.a Identify Elements and Customize the Application Workspace
  • 2.2.b Configure Application Preferences
  • 2.2.c Use Rulers Guides and Grids
  • 2.3 Import and Manage Assets
  • 2.4 Manage Colors, Swatches, Gradients, and Brushes
  • 2.4.a Create, Manage, and Edit Swatches

Chapter 3: Organization of Documents

  • 3.1 Use the Timeline panel to organize content in space and time
  • 3.2 Modify Layer Visibility using Transparency and Masks

Chapter 4: Create and Modify Multimedia Elements

  • 4.1 Use Core Tools and Features to Create and Modify Vector Elements
  • 4.2 Add and Manipulate Text
  • 4.3 Make, Manage, and Manipulate Selections
  • 4.4 Manipulate Digital Graphics and Media within an Animation
  • 4.5 Modify Appearance of Design Elements using Effects
  • 4.6 Create and Modify Animations
  • 4.7 Add Interactive or Dynamic Content to a Document
  • 4.8 Control and Configure Audio and Video in a Project

Chapter 5: Publishing Digital Media

  • 5.1 Prepare content for export to web, screen, and other platforms
  • 5.2 Export assets from an Animate document

what's included

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Chapter Overview Pages

Preparing for the Material and Certification Chapter Overview pages provide students with a clear understanding of the material they will engage in the upcoming chapter.

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Chapters

Structured by Chapters Our MSI courses are thoughtfully organized into chapters, mirroring the structure of a traditional digital textbook.

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Topic Pages

Comprehensive written material to address all required knowledge. Embedded Knowledge Checks help ensure students are actively tracking and understanding the material as they go.

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Knowledge Checks

Instant Feedback and Material Tracking Knowledge Checks are interactive questions seamlessly embedded directly within the Topic Pages.

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Chapter Project Simulation Activities

Chapter Project Simulation Activities provide a realistic, immersive assessment experience at the end of a chapter. Students complete simulated real-world tasks that mirror working inside an application, without needing access to the actual software. These simulations are more complex than Practice or Quiz In-App Activities and give learners a dynamic way to demonstrate mastery with instant feedback and seamless gradebook integration.

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Practice Labs

Practice Simulations offer students a vital opportunity to work directly within a simulated environment of the actual software.

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Quiz Labs

Quiz Simulations are functionally similar to Practice Simulations, offering students the chance to work in a simulated software environment.

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Practice Tutorial Videos

Step-by-Step Reinforcement Practice Tutorial Visuals are concise visual aids designed to help students master specific procedures.

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Pre- and Post-Assessments

Measuring Learning Gains Pre and Post Assessments are strategically placed at the beginning and end of every chapter.

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Vocabulary Flashcards

Tried-and-True Retention Vocabulary Flash Card Decks utilize a tried-and-true method to help students efficiently retain and learn both vocabulary and key terms.

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Key Terms

Industry-Specific Language Key Terms are provided to help students understand language that is highly specific to a particular industry, software application, or subject matter.

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Course Completion Badge & Certificate

Acknowledging Course Success. At the conclusion of every MS course, students who successfully complete the required coursework receive a Certificate of Completion.

learning platform features

Read-Along Feature

Students can have topic pages read aloud with a single click.

Immersive Reader

Allows language switching, distraction-free reading, and multilingual support.

Chromebook Compatible

MSi courses can be accessed from any device with an Internet connection.

Automatic Grading

Real-time grading for quizzes and assessments.

Comprehensive Gradebook

Tracks student progress and assessment performance.

Hands-On Labs

Practice-based exercises for real-world skills.

In-Application & Simulation Exercises

Applied learning opportunities in selected courses.

Multilingual Support

Learners can switch page content into another language when needed. This feature supports English as a Second Language learners while keeping quizzes, assessments, and navigation in English.

LMS INTEGRATION

truly seamless courseware integration for your LMS

Our courseware is available directly in your Learning Management System, providing a seamless experience for both instructors and students. Deploy MSI courseware with native integration, automatic grade syncing, and interactive assessments—all within your existing LMS environment.

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An example our courseware in Instructure Canvas

Our courseware in your LMS

Deploy MSI courseware directly within your LMS seamlessly integrated.

Native quizzes in your LMS

Quizzes appear natively in your LMS gradebook automatically synced.

Grades Sync is automatic

Grades sync automatically to your LMS gradebook for seamless integration.

Knowledge checks

Interactive knowledge checks embedded throughout courseware content.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this course and MSI courseware.

Discuss your needs using the form on this page or contact our team. We'll discuss your needs and set up access—either on our platform or through your LMS (Canvas, Schoology, D2L, Moodle).

MSI courseware integrates with major learning management systems. We provide native integration, automatic grade syncing, and interactive assessments. Tell us your LMS when you Discuss your needs and we'll confirm compatibility.

Yes. MSI courses are designed to work on any device with an internet connection, including Chromebooks. Our platform is responsive and supports the tools and activities included in the course.

Many MSI courses align to industry certifications (e.g. Certiport, Adobe, Microsoft). Check the course description and features for certification pathways, or ask our team when you Discuss your needs.

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what the demo includes

Learning Management System

A full demonstration of our LMS and how MSI delivers curriculum through an easy-to-use, cloud-based portal.

Signup & enrollment

Walkthrough of the signup and enrollment process so you see how straightforward it is to get started.

In-application learning

Showcase of in-application learning technology and web-based simulated activities built into the platform.

Gradebook solution

Discussion of our gradebook solution and how it fits into your workflow for tracking and reporting.

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