Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Essentials - I
2 Hours/Session (5 Days)

Adobe Dreamweaver is a web page authoring tool that makes creating web pages fast and easy. In this course, students will gain an orientation to the interface and will learn how to create a web page within Dreamweaver using basic XHTML. Dreamweaver integrates a host of design tools in one easy-to-use application. Without any advanced HTML and CSS knowledge, you can design sophisticated sites, creating advanced layouts by using Cascading Style Sheets, typography, colors, tables, and more. Build your skills in Web editor, and start weaving dreams on the Web!

Part 1: DESIGNING WEB SITES WITH DREAMWEAVER CS4
1. Introduction
2. Reviewing Designs Created with Tables
3. Considering Frames
4. Understanding the CSS Advantage
5. Saving Time with Templates
6. Using Advanced Design Technologies

Part 2: CREATING A NEW WEBSITE
1. Setting Up a New Web Site
2. Creating a New Web Page
3. Adding Images with Alternate Text
4. Inserting & Formatting Text
5. Understanding Font Options
6. Aligning Images Using the Property Inspector
7. Creating Links
8. Organizing Files & Folders
9. Changing Background & Page Settings

Part 3: OPTIMIZING THE INTERFACE
1. Opening an Existing Site
2. A New Look in CS4
3. New Features in CS4
4. Reviewing Menu Options
5. Using the Status Bar & Tag Selector
6. Setting Preferences
7. Previewing Pages in Multiple Browsers

Part 4: CREATING & INSERTING IMAGES
1. Optimizing Images for the Web
2. Saving JPEGS in Adobe Photoshop
3. Saving GIF & PNG Files in Photoshop
4. Using Smart Objects with Photoshop
5. Cropping & Editing Images within Dreamweaver
6. Changing Dreamweaver's Editor Preferences

Part 5: WORKING WITH CSS
1. Getting Started with Styles
2. Understanding Style Selectors
3. Creating Class Styles
4. Creating Tag Styles
5. Aligning Images with Floats
6. Comparing Span, Div, & P Tags
7. Creating & Editing Link Styles
8. Reviewing CSS Code
9. Using External Style Sheets
10. Creating a Simple Centered Design

Part 6: DESIGNING WITH CSS
1. Understanding the Box Model
2. Comparing Margins and Padding
3. Creating a Page from a Template
4. Customizing a CSS Template
5. Pasting Text, Inserting Images & Applying Styles
6. Styling Headlines
7. Styling the Nav Bar & Setting Up Links
8. Duplicating Styles to Create the Footer Bar
9. Editing & Refining Styles
10. Creating a 3-Column Layout
11. Review of Working with CSS

Part 7: SAVING TIME WITH TEMPLATES
1. Creating a New Template
2. Creating Editable Regions
3. Creating a New Page from a Template
4. Editing Templates
5. Combining Templates with Style Sheets
6. Template Tips

Part 8: DESIGNING ACCESSIBLE TABLES
1. Understanding Tables
2. Creating a Table for Tabular Data
3. Styling a Table
4. Editing Table Layouts, Part 1
5. Editing Table Layouts, Part 2

Part 9: USING HTML & CSS
1. Writing HTML: The Fundamentals
2. Creating a Simple HTML File
3. Formatting the HTML Page
4. Reviewing the Code Behind the Scenes
5. Linking Pages Using HTML
6. Troubleshooting Using Split View

Part 10: TESTING & PUBLISHING A WEBSITE
1. Checking the Site Reports
2. Testing & Fixing Links
3. Checking Browser Compatibility
4. Publishing a Website
5. Editing a Website

Part 11: DREAMWEAVER'S INTERACTIVE FEATURES
1. Inserting Flash Video
2. Adding Other Multimedia
3. Creating a Simple Rollover
4. Using the Swap Image Behavior, Part 1
5. Using the Swap Image Behavior, Part 2

Courses can be schedule:

Monday to Friday
Session 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Session 3: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 4: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please Note:
Sessions must be completed within 30 days.
Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis and seats availability.
Complete the online registration or call (416) 652-1881 to register.
Depending on course registration levels, times may change or classes may be rescheduled or cancelled.

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