COURSE OUTLINE
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· Objectives
· Prerequisites
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Topics
· Introduction
· Learning the Basics
· Working with Bitmap Graphics
· Creating a Logo with Vectors and Layers
· Creating Hotspots and Slicing
· Creating Navigation Elements
· Using Fireworks CS4 with Dreamweaver CS4
· Using Fireworks CS4 with Flash CS4
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
· Describe Fireworks CS4 and its interface.
· Use Fireworks CS4 tools to create and edit graphics.
· Draw, style, and edit shapes and text.
· Edit bitmap objects.
· Work with layers.
· Create image maps.
· Slice images.
· Create multistate navigation buttons, disjointed rollovers, and pop-up
menus.
· Optimize and export graphics.
· Use Fireworks CS4-Dreamweaver CS4 integration.
· Use Fireworks CS4-Flash CS4 integration.
Prerequisites
· Familiarity with a Windows or Macintosh environment.
· Familiarity with Web terminology.
Course Outline
Introduction
· Course Objectives
· Course Prerequisites
· Course Format
· Internet Applications: The Big Picture
Unit 1: Learning the Basics
· Introduction to Fireworks CS4
· The Fireworks CS4 Interface
· Opening an Existing Document
Unit 2: Working with Bitmap Graphics
· Creating New Images
· Using the Selection Tools
· Modifying Bitmap Images
· Working with Additional Bitmap Tools
Unit 3: Creating a Logo With Vectors
And Layers
· Adding Vector Objects
· Changing the Appearance of Shapes and Text
· Using Layers
· Drawing Freeform Paths
· Using Strokes and Fills
· Using Effects and Styles
· Combining Simple Paths
· Using Masks
· Using Transparency and Blending
Unit 4: Creating Hotspots and Slicing
· Adobe Fireworks CS4 and the Web
· Image Maps
· Slice Tools
Unit 5: Creating Navigation Elements
· Adobe Fireworks CS4 and JavaScript
· Creating Buttons
· Disjointed Rollovers
· Creating a Pop-up Menu
Unit 6: Using Fireworks CS4 with Dreamweaver CS4
· Adobe Fireworks CS4 and the Web
· Graphics Optimization
· Exporting Graphics
· Importing Fireworks CS4 Graphics and HTML into Dreamweaver CS4
Unit 7: Using Fireworks CS4 with Flash CS4
· Integrating Fireworks CS4 Graphics and Flash CS4
· Launching and Editing Fireworks CS4 from Flash CS4
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