Macromedia Web Design Software Training
Introduction web design, web graphics and animation.
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Fireworks
Macromedia Flash
3 day course
3 day beginners course for Macromedia Studio - will give an overview of the main features of each program and techniques used in web site design. Suitable as an introduction to web design for teachers and schools preparing for DiDa courses.
Introduction to designing a small web site with Macromedia Dreamweaver
Designing buttons and web graphics, and resizing and optimising photographs
with Fireworks
Creating simple animation and banner ads in Fireworks
Creating simple animation and a small presentation with Flash
Customised courses and shorter or longer courses are available if required.
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Macromedia 3 day web design introduction - summary
Course duration: 3 day course
Level: beginners
Software:
Web Design: Dreamweaver MX2004, Dreamweaver 8.
Web Graphics and images: Fireworks MX2004, Fireworks 8
Animation: Flash MX2004, Flash 8
Numbers: One to one or small groups of up
to 4
Trainees in a group should have the same skill level and the same requirements.
Locations:
At client's site in Birmingham, Midlands and around the UK.
Course Requirements:
It is assumed that you already have reasonable computer skills, including
file management. Some basic web design or HTML experience would be helpful,
as would some knowledge of image editing and graphics software, although
this is not essential.
Macromedia 3 day web design introduction - course outlines
Day 1 - Macromedia Dreamweaver
designing a simple web page
using tables to layout a page
adding images and text
formatting text with CSS
using behaviours to create mouseovers buttons
image maps and creating hotspots
making links to other web pages and documents
adding an e-mail link
file management and file types
Day 2 - Macromedia Fireworks
vector graphics & creating artwork
text and text formatting
bitmap images and image editing
image resizing and colour correction
designing web page buttons
creating a simple animation
image optimisation and saving images for web sites
file formats
saving a graphic with areas of transparency
Day 3- Macromedia Flash
painting and drawing tools, and using colours
creating and formatting text
using photographs
shape changing (morphing)
animating movement of shapes, images or text
using the timeline
adding interactivity
adding sound effects
basic scripting
exporting your flash animation & placing into a web page
Further training is available if required, and a 4 or 5 day course including looking at building a site and integrating all three programs is available if required.
Macromedia Studio training and DiDa training is available on-site in Birmingham and surrounding Midlands areas of the UK, including Solihull, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Worcester. On-site training may also be organised with trainers around the UK.