Week 12 & 13

With the design report complete, work on the final implementation of the project has re-commenced.

The prototype has now been developed to a stage where the rotation animated button has been fully resolved and implemented. When the user is attempting to rotate the shape, the miniature head now gives a clear representation of the intended rotation.

Implementation of the hot-spots has began on the diamond shape. When the user rolls over a hot-spot, the appropriate annotation and tag-box appears, it subsequently disappears at any point when the pointer leaves the hot-spot.

Presentation of this initial prototype to one of the main lecturers Lesley Ingram has resulted in positive feedback. Lesley was particularly impressed with the level of content detail that is aiming to be implemented. When discussing how the project could be implemented into the curriculum, Lesley suggested having it available at a computer in one of the practical labs, or using it as supporting material in lecturers through the use of a projector. Also it was suggested that development of supporting worksheets or similar paper based material could allow full use of the information made available in the application.

When conversion of paper based content notes into the interface is complete, Lesley has offered to proof read the theory in order to ensure that all information is accurate.

Week 14 will see further development towards a working prototype, the aim still is to complete the diamond face shape before beginning work on any other shapes, this will ensure that all technical hiccups are discovered at an early stage.

Week 11

As expected, week 11 has seen the full implementation of the navigation elements in the project. The dock now fully animates when rolled over, and when clicked, the user is directed to a blank section all set for the implementation of the 3d elements. The diamond shape has been fully implemented, the user can rotate the head in either direction, it also fades in and out when required.

My aim now is to create a fully working diamond section, this means the implementation of the 3d rotation button, and the animation of the hot-spots and appropriate tags. Once complete, work will begin rendering and placing the other shapes.

Week 12 and part of 13 has been set aside for work on the design report part 2.

Week 10

This week development of the logo and navigation bar began. Each letter in the logo now has an animated glow when rolled over. Similar to the logo, the navigation bar will have a drop shadow animation implemented, when the user rolls over a shape, a shadow will appear and will remain if clicked.

Work will continue in flash development into week 11 with the finalization of the navigation bar and the beginning of face shape implementation.