Macromedia Fireworks Training

Adobe Fireworks CS3:
Web Graphic Creation

Duration : 2 days
Cost: $399.00

Summary:Macromedia Fireworks 8: 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.

Audience:This class is designed for Web designers and graphics creators, general graphic artists with an interest in Web work, and Flash developers using Fireworks 8 as a front-end tool for graphics creation. No background in graphics editing is assumed.

Prerequisites:Students should have mastery basic computer operation skills including using a mouse, opening, saving, and finding files, and opening and closing computer programs. If a student is unable to keep up with the material in class, they may need to observe the lessons in order not to slow down the rest of the class. We are able to provide one-on-one consulting services and tutoring to support students in that situation.

What You Will Learn:

  • Editing bitmap objects
  • Using Fireworks 8 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 8 - Dreamweaver 8 integration
  • Creating multistate navigation buttons, disjointed rollovers, and pop-up menus

Time: Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. We usually break for lunch between 12:00p.m. & 1:00p.m. Students can either bring their lunch or eat at any of the restaurants nearby. We take other small breaks throughout the day as needed.

Customized Training: Web Etcetera also offers customized training on this software at our location or yours. For more information, call us at (414) 963-1229 or e-mail us at webetc@web-etc.com.

Registration: Please fill out our Registration Form

Related Courses:Macromedia Flash 8: Rich Content Creation and Dreamweaver 8: Website Development.
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Macromedia Fireworks 8: Web Graphic Creation Training Course Outline

LESSON 1
  • Course Introduction
  • Getting familiar with the course methodology and format
  • Understanding the course objectives
  • Reviewing the course prerequisites
  • Outlining the course content
LESSON 2
  • Learning the Basics
  • Introducing Fireworks 8
  • Navigating the Fireworks 8 interface
  • Opening an existing document
LESSON 3
  • Working with Bitmap Graphics
  • Creating new images
  • Using selection tools
  • Modifying bitmap images
  • Working with additional bitmap tools
LESSON 4
  • 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
LESSON 5
  • Creating Buttons
  • Creating buttons
  • Using graphics as buttons
LESSON 6
  • Creating Image Maps and Rollovers
  • Adding interactivity
  • Slicing objects
  • Adding behaviors
  • Creating disjointed rollovers
  • Creating a pop-up menu
LESSON 7
  • Optimizing and Exporting
  • Exporting from Fireworks
  • Optimizing graphics
  • Exporting graphics
  • Exporting as HTML