ADOBE FIREWORKS CS5

Overview

Total Training for Fireworks CS5 begins by teaching you the foundations of Fireworks and will quickly show you how to create vector shapes and design a logo. You will also learn to work with text, bitmaps and layers, before moving on to creating interactive buttons using slices, hotspots and rollovers.

Learning with Study 365 has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

Who is it for?

• Aspiring graphic designers
• Bloggers
• Students
• Photographers
• Designers
• Aspiring web designers
• Aspiring web developers
• IT professionals

Course Outline:

This course consists of the following modules:

• Module 01: Getting Started with Fireworks
• Module 02: Creating Vector Shapes
• Module 03: Working with Text
• Module 04: Working with Bitmaps
• Module 05: Working with Layers
• Module 06: Slices, Hotspots & Rollovers
• Module 07: Creating Interactive Buttons
• Module 08: Working with Pages
• Module 09: Wireframing
• Module 10: Creative Suite® Integration
• Module 11: Exploring Paths & Blend Modes
• Module 12: Exporting

Course Duration:

From the day you purchase the course, you will have 12 months access to the online study platform. As the course is self-paced you can decide how fast or slow the training goes, and are able to complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for Adobe Fireworks CS5.

COURSE CURRICULUM
FREE INTRODUCTION
1: GETTING STARTED WITH FIREWORKS CS5
1. Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
2. Exploring the Tools Panel
3. Exploring the Properties Inspector & Preferences
4. Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
5. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
6. Accessing Fireworks Help & Support
2: CREATING VECTOR SHAPES
1. Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
2. Using Auto Shapes
3. Selecting Colors & Swatches
4. Applying Textures & Patterns
5. Applying Filters & Working with Styles
3: WORKING WITH TEXT
1. Creating & Formatting Text
2. Importing Text & Using Placeholder Text
3. Using the Check Spelling & Find and Replace Commands
4: WORKING WITH BITMAPS
1. Importing, Scaling & Cropping
2. Making & Editing Selections
3. Adjusting Color
4. Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
5. Creating a Vector Mask & an Auto Vector Mask
5: WORKING WITH LAYERS
6: SLICES, HOTSPOTS & ROLLOVERS
1. Creating & Naming Slices
2. Linking Slices
3. Optimizing Images
4. Making Hotspots
5. Creating Rollovers & Disjointed Rollovers
7: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS
1. Designing a Button & Rollover States
2. Setting Button States Using the States Panel
3. Creating Symbols
4. Animating GIFs
8: WORKING WITH PAGES
1. Using the Pages Panel & Pages
2. Using Design Templates
3. Sharing Layers between Templates
4. Adding Master Pages
9: WIREFRAMING
1. Introduction to Wireframes
2. Creating Your Own Styles & Symbols
3. Working with Common Library Items
4. Prototyping for AIR™ Applications
5. Prototyping for Flex® Applications
10: CREATIVE SUITE® INTEGRATION
1. Photoshop® Integration
2. Illustrator® Integration
3. Flash® Integration
4. Dreamweaver® Integration
5. Flash Catalyst™ Integration
11: EXPLORING PATHS & BLEND MODES
1. Using the Path Panel
2. Applying Blend Modes in the Properties Inspector
3. Painting on a Layer Using a Blend Mode
12: EXPORTING
1. Exploring the Export Panel
2. Setting Up a File for CSS Export
3. Using Device Central for Mobile Development
4. Credits