Adobe Fireworks CS3 : 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.

Unit 1: Introducing the Course

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

Unit 2: Adobe Fireworks CS3 New Features

• Robust prototypes
• Import from other design applications
• Hierarchical organizational structure
• Customizable symbols
• New blend modes and effects
• New color palette
• Dreamweaver CS3 & Flash CS3 integration
• Adobe Bridge

Unit 3: Working with Bitmap Graphics

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

Unit 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

Unit 5: Creating Buttons

• Creating buttons
• Using graphics as buttons

Unit 6: Creating Image Maps and Rollovers

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

Unit 7: Optimizing and Exporting

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

To gain the most from the class, you should already have:

• Familiarity with the Windows or Macintosh operating system.
• Familiarity with web terminology.

To gain the most from the class, you should already have:

• Familiarity with the Windows or Macintosh operating system
• 2 Familiarity with web terminology
  

• Editing bitmap objects
• Using Fireworks CS3 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 CS3 -Dreamweaver CS3 integration
• Creating multistate navigation buttons, disjointed rollovers, and pop-up menus

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