Duration

2 days

Course Description

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.

Target Audience

This course is for beginners: designers and developers new to Fireworks who want to learn the interface and commonly used features.

Prerequisites

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

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

Day 1

Getting familiar with the course methodology
Understanding the course objectives
Reviewing the course prerequisites
Understanding the course format
Outlining the course content
Introducing Fireworks 8
Navigating the Fireworks 8 interface
Opening an existing document
Creating new images
Using selection tools
Modifying bitmap images
Working with bitmap tools and colors tools
Using vector tools
Using strokes and fills
Selecting and grouping
Using layers
Using masks
Using the text tool
Using filters and styles
Combining simple paths

Day 2

Creating buttons
Using graphics as buttons
Adding interactivity
Slicing objects
Adding behaviors
Creating disjointed rollovers
Creating a pop-up menu
Exporting from Fireworks
Optimizing graphics
Exporting graphics
Exporting as HTML

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.