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Course Name
Adobe Fireworks CS4

Contact Hours: 10
Course Description
In this Fireworks CS4 series, you’ll also learn about the interface, and unlock the flexible features that allow you to edit bitmap images, apply automated Commands, and optimize images for the Web. In addition, you’ll explore the more dynamic Web features, including creating slices, linking hotspots, animating states, and more. This series is just what you need to get up to speed quickly on everything Fireworks has to offer!
Outcome
After this training, you will know how to create vector graphics, layouts and interactive buttons for a website.
Assessment
This course allows for self-directed work and does not require that you take a test. Apply what you have learned to your own projects.
Outline


Chapter 1: Getting Started
Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
Exploring the Tools Panel
Exploring the Properties Panel & Preferences
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Zooming In & Out
Modifying Canvas Properties
Accessing Fireworks Help & Support

Chapter 2: Working with Bitmaps
Importing & Cropping
Making Selections
Adjusting Color
Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
Using the Blur Tool & History Panel
Modifying Canvas Properties
Transforming & Positioning an Image

Chapter 3: Creating Vector Images
Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
Selecting Colors & Swatches
Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
Using the Ellipse Tool
Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools to Distort Shapes
Using the Line Tool & Applying Patterns & Textures
Applying Filters & Working with Styles

Chapter 4: Working with Text
Creating & Formatting Text
Using Placeholder Text & Importing Text
Using the Find and Replace & Check Spelling Commands

Chapter 5: Working with Layers
Introducing the Layers Panel
Adding & Deleting Layers & Sub Layers
Showing, Hiding & Locking Layers
Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order
Single Layer Editing & Flattening Layers

Chapter 6: Advanced Methods & Features
Combining Paths
Changing Opacity & Blend Modes
Creating & Applying Commands
Attaching Text to a Path

Chapter 7: Creating Interactive Buttons
Using Rulers to Determine Button Size
Creating & Aligning a Button
Stylizing a Button
Setting Button States
Creating Multiple Buttons
Naming, Linking & Testing Buttons

Chapter 8: Creating Slices & Hotspots
Creating a Hotspot
Naming & Linking Hotspots
Inserting Slices Based on Selections
Using the Slice Tools, Testing & Previewing

Chapter 9: Optimizing For Export
Introducing the Optimize Panel
Choosing a File Format & Settings
Comparing JPEG Optimization Settings
Optimizing a GIF & Saving a Preset
Exporting Your File & Viewing it in Dreamweaver

Chapter 10: Creating GIF Animations
Intro to Animation & the States Panel
Using the Share Layer To States & Animate Selection Commands
Symbols, Adding a Still Text State & Onion Skinning
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Adjusting the Timing, Looping & Exporting

Chapter 11: Fireworks Integration Workflow
Using Library Items in Dreamweaver
Exporting a SWF & Editing It in Flash
Editing Layers in Photoshop
Editing Vector Graphics in Illustrator