Assignment 3C - Adobe Animate Layers

In this continuation of the Bouncing Ball project, we will create a similar animation using layers with assets created in Adobe Illustrator.

1.) Create a square background image of your choice using Adobe illustrator, such as the one below. This image is 720 pixels square.

2.) Create a ball or a similar bouncing object using Adobe Illustrator, such as the one below.

3.) We will create these assets and animate them using layers in Adobe Animate during class.

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