Macromedia Fireworks : Level 1

CODE FRWL1

DESCRIPTION

This course teaches students how to use Macromedia Fireworks to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for the Web.

MODALITIES

INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING

8 CONTACT HRS. Split 2 Weeks – 2 classes per week Monday & Wednesday.

PREREQUISITES - None

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the differences between bitmap and vector graphics.
• Use the Info panel to precisely scale objects.
• Use Fireworks to create and manipulate complex vector graphics and apply effects, textures, and patterns.
• Understand the GIF, JPEG, and PNG file formats to choose the right one for each kind of image.
• Import bitmap (raster) graphics and modify them.
• Create selections within bitmap images using the Lasso, Marquee, and Magic Wand tools.
• Import and modify text objects, and merge them with vector graphics.
• Understand image resolution as it pertains to Web based graphics.
• Show and edit rulers, grids, and guides in order to position items with precision on a Web page.
• Create hotspots to which you will assign links, alt text, and link targets.
• Slice complex images into sections and use the Optimize panel and Fireworks' Preview modes to optimize the images individually.
• Create simple and customized rollover and disjoint rollover effects using effects, patterns, and textures.
• Export a multi-frame Fireworks file with rollover effects as an HTML document.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 - The Fireworks Environment

Topics:

• An Overview of Fireworks.
• Vector and Bitmap Graphics.
• Fireworks Environment Elements.
• Navigating in Fireworks.

Module 2 - Creating Vector Graphics

Topics:

• Vector Drawing Tools.
• Drawing Basic Shapes.
• Modifying Vector Graphics.

Module 3 - Transforming Vector Images and Effects

Topics:

• Combining Shapes.
• Applying Effects.

Module 4 - Bitmap Images

Topics:

• Bitmap Basics.
• Editing Bitmap Images.
• Effects with Bitmap Images.

Module 5 - Using Text

Topics:

• Creating Text.
• Merging Text and Graphics.

Module 6 - Optimizing Graphics for the Web

Topics:

• Web Graphic File Formats.
• Optimizing Images.

Module 7 - Hotspot Links

Topics:

• Creating Hotspots.
• Assigning Links to Hotspots.

Module 8 - Slicing and Rollovers

Topics:

• Slicing.
• Rollovers.

COST $ 1200.00 TT