Macromedia Training : Fireworks MX 2004: Web Graphics and Interactivity

Fireworks MX 2004: Web Graphics and Interactivity

Macromedia Training Overview

Over the last decade, the Internet has become a leading communication medium. As a result, Web page design, including graphics development, has become a priority for many businesses, increasing sales and marketing capabilities and improving company images. In this course, you will explore how to create, modify, optimize, and integrate Web graphics with Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004.

Objectives

You will create, modify, optimize, and integrate Web graphics with Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004.

Target Student:

The design professional who wants to create and design graphics using Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 for final Web output. These design professionals are employed by advertising agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, or departments that work in such disciplines within the larger organization.

Prerequisites

Experience with Windows Operating System and various Web browsers; a basic understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and Dreamweaver is also recommended. .

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

Hardware Requirements

600 MHz Pentium III Processor or higher
128 MB of RAM (256 MB Recommended)
150 MB of hard disk space

Software Requirements

Windows 98 SE (4.10.222 A), Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

Performance-Based Objectives

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

Explore how Fireworks MX 2004 can be used to develop graphics.
Import and modify bitmap images.
Create and modify vector graphics.
Create layers, masks, and paths.
Create interactive Web page elements.
Optimize and export graphics.

Course duration

1 Day

Macromedia Training Course outline

Lesson 1: Exploring Fireworks MX 2004

Topic 1A: What is Fireworks MX 2004?
Topic 1B: Image Types
Topic 1C: Internet Image Standards
Topic 1D: The Fireworks User Interface
Topic 1E: View a Fireworks Document

Lesson 2: Working with Bitmap Images

Topic 2A: Import a Bitmap Image
Topic 2B: Select Parts of an Image
Topic 2C: Add, Remove, and Modify Image Content
Topic 2D: Modify Image Focus, Tone, and Color Blend

Lesson 3: Working with Vector Graphics

Topic 3A: Draw Shapes and Lines
Topic 3B: Modify Shapes
Topic 3C: Group Shapes and Lines
Topic 3D: Import Vector Graphics

Lesson 4: Working with Layers, Masks, and Paths

Topic 4A: Create Layers
Topic 4B: Create Masks
Topic 4C: Work with Text and Paths
Topic 4D: Work with Effects and Styles
Topic 4E: Work with Complex Shapes

Lesson 5: Adding Interactivity

Topic 5A: Create Buttons
Topic 5B: Create Image Maps
Topic 5C: Create Slices
Topic 5D: Create a Simple Rollover
Topic 5E: Create Disjointed Rollovers
Topic 5F: Create Pop-up Menus

Lesson 6: Optimizing and Exporting Graphics

Topic 6A: Graphics Optimization
Topic 6B: Optimize GIF and JPEG Graphics
Topic 6C: Export Graphics
Topic 6D: Export with HTML