Adobe Fireworks Introduction - Web Graphic Creation — A 2-day course

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Synopsis

Adobe Fireworks : Web Graphic Creation is a two-day course that provides Web Designers / Graphic Creators with the knowledge and hands-on practice needed to create rich web graphics. You will learn how to use tools in Fireworks to create and edit web graphics with both vector and bitmap images, work with layers, build buttons, add rollovers, slice images, and optimize and export graphics.

Course Objectives

You will learn all about the functionality of Fireworks from a beginner's level to an intermediate level. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Editing bitmap objects
• Using Fireworks tools to create and edit graphics
• Working with layers
• Drawing, styling, and editing shapes and text
• Creating image maps
• Optimizing and exporting graphics
• Slicing images
• Fireworks and Dreamweaver integration
• Creating multistage navigation buttons, disjointed rollovers, and pop-up menus

Suitable for

• This course is intended for anyone wanting to learn and become proficient in the use of Fireworks as a web and other graphic creation tool.

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files.

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Course Contents

Introducing the Course

• Getting familiar with the course methodology and format
• Understanding the course objectives
• Reviewing the course prerequisites
• Outlining the course content

Adobe Fireworks New Features

• Robust prototypes
• Import from other design applications
• Hierarchical organizational structure
• Customizable symbols
• New blend modes and effects
• New color palette
• Dreamweaver & Flash integration
• Adobe Bridge

Working with Bitmap Graphics

• Creating new images
• Using selection tools
• Modifying bitmap images
• Working with additional bitmap tools

Creating a Logo with Vectors and Layers

• Using vector tools
• Using strokes and fills
• Selecting and grouping
• Using layers
• Using the Text tool
• Using effects and styles
• Combining simple paths

Creating Buttons

• Creating buttons
• Using graphics as buttons

Creating Image Maps and Rollovers

• Adding interactivity
• Slicing objects
• Adding behaviors
• Creating disjointed rollovers
• Creating a pop-up menu

Optimizing and Exporting

• Exporting from Fireworks
• Optimizing graphics
• Exporting graphics
• Exporting as HTML