COAP:COAP-3000/week4
Week 4 topics - Some cool CSS
This week you will learn how to create animations with JavaScript libraries.
Monday lesson
- CSS animations (again)
- Using JavaScript libraries (principles)
- Creating animations with AniJs
Introduction to AniJS
AniJS is an animation and interaction library. Animations are specified through html data- attributes using a simple language outlined just below.
AniJS language
AniJS uses the HTML data-
attribute to define a simple language to create interface elements and animations.
You can compose sentences with the following logic:
If: Event(click, scroll, mouseover and more) , On: Html element (css selector) , Do: Actions or Animations (Rotate animation) , To: Html element to modify
Example on code pen
Element | Purpose | Examples | HTML Example |
---|---|---|---|
if
|
defines an event | Any standard user action event, for exemple: click, mouseover, focus, scroll | If user clicks on footer element, then header will swing. <header data-anijs="if: click, on: footer, do: swing">
|
On
|
defines the owner with a CSS selector. If "on" is missing then it is the current element. | header, #my, .things | |
Do
|
Define an action. You either can define your own CSS classes, or take the Animate.css library. You furthermore can clone or remove HTML and add/remove CSS classes. | In animate.css: bounce, flash, pulse, rubberBand, shake, swing, tada, wobble, jello, bounceIn, bounceInDown, bounceInLeft, bounceInRight, bounceInUp, bounceOut, bounceOutDown, bounceOutLeft, bounceOutRight, bounceOutUp, fadeIn, fadeInDown, fadeInDownBig, fadeInLeft, fadeInLeftBig, fadeInRight, fadeInRightBig, fadeInUp, fadeInUpBig, fadeOut, fadeOutDown, fadeOutDownBig, fadeOutLeft, fadeOutLeftBig, fadeOutRight, fadeOutRightBig, fadeOutUp, fadeOutUpBig, flip, flipInX, flipInY, flipOutX, flipOutY, lightSpeedIn, lightSpeedOut, rotateIn, rotateInDownLeft, rotateInDownRight, rotateInUpLeft, rotateInUpRight, rotateOut, rotateOutDownLeft, rotateOutDownRight, rotateOutUpLeft, rotateOutUpRight, slideInUp, slideInDown, slideInLeft, slideInRight, slideOutUp, slideOutDown, slideOutLeft, slideOutRight, zoomIn, zoomInDown, zoomInLeft, zoomInRight, zoomInUp, zoomOut, zoomOutDown, zoomOutLeft, zoomOutRight, zoomOutUp, hinge, jackInTheBox, rollIn, rollOut. Important: Also add the animated class (or similar, see the CSS example below). |
<div id="main" data-anijs="if: mouseover, do: zoomIn animated"> Now let's see. </div> |
To
|
Similar as "On", this defines the elements affected by the response action or animation. You can use a CSS selector. |
In addition, Before
, After
and Helper
can be used. See Sentence Definitions
- Go to
- Click on squares at the bottom of the page.
- Look at:
Example
This example shows how to add your own custom CSS code.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" >
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>An AniJS thing</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/animate.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<!--Simple sentence - define in Custom CSS -->
<header data-anijs="if: click, do: myPulse animated">
header (Click here)
</header>
<div id="main" data-anijs="if: mouseover, do: zoomIn animated">
Main (MouseOver)
<p id="hi">Hello, you</p>
</div>
<footer data-anijs="if:click, do: fadeInLeft animated, to: #main">
footer (Click here)
</footer>
<!-- AniJS core library -->
<script src="https://anijs.github.io/lib/anijs/anijs-min.js"></script>
<!-- Include to use $addClass, $toggleClass or $removeClass -->
<script src="https://anijs.github.io/lib/anijs/helpers/dom/anijs-helper-dom-min.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
CSS:
body: {
font-size: 150%;
}
header {
height: 45px;
width: 100%;
background-color: #2d3e50;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
#main {
width: 100%;
height: 200px;
background: #1f8dd6;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
}
footer {
margin-top: 10px;
height: 40px;
background-color: #2d3e50;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
}
/*animation code*/
.animated {
animation-duration: 1s;
animation-fill-mode: both;
}
.animated.infinite {
animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}
.animated.hinge {
animation-duration: 2s;
}
/*the animation definition*/
@keyframes myPulse {
0% {
-webkit-transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
-ms-transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
}
50% {
-webkit-transform: scale3d(1.05, 1.05, 1.05);
-ms-transform: scale3d(1.05, 1.05, 1.05);
transform: scale3d(1.05, 1.05, 1.05);
}
100% {
-webkit-transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
-ms-transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
}
}
.myPulse {
animation-name: myPulse;
}
Hands on
Do the following please:
- Download the either the full distribution of AniJSor the QuickStartTemplate which will use online libraries (less recommended)
- Create a new directory
- Unzip the files within the new directory. Now clean it up:
- Remove all the files except the dist directory
- Rename the dist directory to js
- Create a CSS directory
- Get the following CSS: animate.css library. Save the CSS (right-click and "save as") in the CSS directory of the AniJS directory)
- Create an index.html file
- Add the animate.css file
- add your own HTML elements
- Make these appear in various ways when the user mouses over the main section
We suggesting starting from the following template:
<head>
<!-- AniCollection.css library -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/animate.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/my.css">
</head>
<body>
<header data-anijs="if: click, do: flipInY animated">
header
</header>
<nav data-anijs="if: scroll, on: window, do: swing animated, to: footer">
nav
</nav>
<div id="main" data-anijs="if: mouseover, on: body, do: swing animated">
if: load, on: window, do: swing animated
</div>
<div id="main2" data-anijs="if: mouseover, on: body, do: fadeInLeft animated">
if: load, on: window, do: fadeInLeft animated
</div>
<footer>
footer
</footer>
<script src="js/anijs-min.js"></script>
</body>
CSS file:
body: {
font-size: 150%;
}
header {
height: 45px;
width: 100%;
background-color: #2d3e50;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
#main {
width: 200px;
height: 200px;
background: #1f8dd6;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
}
#main2 {
width: 200px;
height: 200px;
background: #1f8dd6;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
}
footer {
margin-top: 10px;
height: 40px;
background-color: #2d3e50;
color: white;
font-size: 150%;
}
/*animation code*/
.animated {
animation-duration: 1s;
animation-fill-mode: both;
}
.animated.infinite {
animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}
Important resources
- AniJS wiki!
- AniJS sentence definitions
- aniCollection. A web site with CSS animations that you could copy/paste.
Wednesday lesson
See Monday lesson.
Project 4
Task
(1) Create an HTML page that includes at least four CSS animations "programmed" with AniJS
Requirements:
- Animate at least four objects
- The HTML page should include all elements that required to understand what the animation is about (see usable and useful below)
A useful, usable and attractive page will get a better grade. "Useful" means that a defined target population will likely appreciate this page. "Usable" means that a typical user will figure out how to use the page and its controls. "Attractive" means that a typical user likes the visual aspects.
(2) Create a report as screen cast (Alternatively write a written report of 400 to 500 words plus screen captures)
- The report should include objectives (what is it's purpose ? audience ?) of the video, a short discussion of your design and an auto-evaluation. You also can mention how you did it, problems encountered. etc. Make sure to keep down the file size.
- Max. length of the screen cast= 2 minutes. Make sure to "dive in" directly. Do not waste time on less important stuff, e.g. your personal motivations, prior experience, etc.
Submission
Upload to the World classroom (Canevas):
- A zip file for the HTML,CSS,video,JavaScript, etc. (must be functional after dezipping)
- A report as screen cast file or written report.
Tip: Unzip the file somewhere in your own computer and test if it works (e.g. some files may be missing and the presentation will fail)
Due:
- Wednesday week 5, before class
Tips
- Make sure to include both the AniJS and a CSS animation library (unless you plan to create your own animations)
- Double check file location and spelling.
- Open a JavaScript console (F12 on either Firefox or Chrome) if something goes wrong.
Evaluation
- Contents: Does the HTML page together its animations make an interesting "point" ?
- Technical elements: Correct use of CSS, HTML (and JS code if needed)
- Original work.
- Quality of the visual design: Is the page visually appealing ?
- Report: Does the report state the objectives, shortly present the design, include an auto-evaluation
- In time: Was the project turned in before wed, week 4, 9h ?
Links
- |CSS animations tutorials (this wiki)
- AniJS:
- full distribution
- AniJS wiki!
- AniJS sentence definitions
- aniCollection. A web site with CSS animations that you could copy/paste.
- Animate.css library
- anicollection