Macromedia Studio Web Design Introduction
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: Macromedia Sudio 8 or Macromedia Sudio MX2004
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: On-site training is available at your office - around the UK.
May not be available in all areas due to limited availability of Flash trainers.
Trainer availability by area.
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
Introduction to the tools and features of Dreamweaver
How to organise the files in your web site
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
Basic HTML editing and code recognition
Build a small web site or 3 - 5 pages
- optional area if time is available -
Creating a simple page template or using library items for a navigation bar may be covered, as well as the areas above.
Day 2 - Macromedia Fireworks
Introduction to the tools and features of Fireworks
Using the tools and setting tool options
Using floating palettes including Colour, Fill, Stroke, Layers and Frames
Vector graphics & creating artwork
Text and text formatting
Adding drop shadows and other effects to text and artwork
Bitmap images and basic image editing
Image resizing and colour correction
Designing web page buttons
Creating a simple banner or header design with images/logo and text
Creating a simple animation
Image optimisation and saving images for web sites
File formats - gif and jpg
Saving a graphic with areas of transparency
Day 3 - Macromedia Flash
Introduction to the main tools and features of Flash
Painting and drawing tools, and using colours
Creating and formatting text
Importings and using photographs
Using the timeline
Colour changing or fading objects over time
Shape changing (morphing)
Animating movement of shapes, images or text
Adding basic interactivity - such as a link to a web site
Adding sound effects
Creating an animated banner or similar design
Exporting your flash animation ready to place 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.
Onsite Macromedia Studio training is available on-site at your office, with trainers around the UK.