webdes2009: Web Design Specialist
Course Description:
In today’s highly specialized job market, it is not enough to know how to design a website. The Web Design Specialist program teaches the student the fundamentals of web design along with graphic design, corporate branding techniques and web development technologies as well.
Competencies:
This course maps to the following certification tracks:
HTML 5& CSS3
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Illustrator CS6
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Acrobat 10
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Dreamweaver CS6
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Flash CS6
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Outline:
HTML 4.01: Web Authoring – Level 1
Lesson 1: Creating a Web Page
- Topic 1A: Create a Global Structure
- Topic 1B: Add a Page Title
- Topic 1C: Modify the Page Background
- Topic 1D: Create Paragraphs
- Topic 1E: Embed Images
Lesson 2: Structuring Content
- Topic 2A: Create Headings
- Topic 2B: Create Lists
- Topic 2C: Notate Code
- Topic 2D: Insert Horizontal Rules
- Topic 2E: Control Line Breaks
- Topic 2F: Group Elements
Lesson 3: Linking Web Pages
- Topic 3A: Create Local Links
- Topic 3B: Create Remote Links
- Topic 3C: Create Image Links
Lesson 4: Formatting Text
- Topic 4A: Apply Bold and Italics
- Topic 4B: Modify Font Styles
- Topic 4C: Create an Embedded Style Sheet
- Topic 4D: Insert HTML Entities
Lesson 5: Creating Tables
- Topic 5A: Create the Table Body
- Topic 5B: Create Table Headers
- Topic 5C: Modify the Table Structure
- Topic 5D: Align Table Content
- Topic 5E: Modify Table Background Colors
HTML 4.01: Web Authoring – Level 2
Lesson 1: Creating a Page Layout Using Tables
- Topic 1A: Create a Layout Table
- Topic 1B: Embed Images in Tables
- Topic 1C: Modify Table Spacing
- Topic 1D: Create an Image Quilt
- Topic 1E: Nest Tables
Lesson 2: Creating Links
- Topic 2A: Create Email Links
- Topic 2B: Specify a Default File Path
- Topic 2C: Create Bookmark Links
- Topic 2D: Create Image Maps
Lesson 3: Separating Structure and Presentation
- Topic 3A: Apply Logical Markup
- Topic 3B: Use Class Selectors to Apply Styles
- Topic 3C: Share Styles Across Documents with External Style Sheets
- Topic 3D: Format Elements with Inline Styles
- Topic 3E: Account for Cascade and Inheritance When Setting Styles
Lesson 4: Creating Forms
- Topic 4A: Create a Basic Form
- Topic 4B: Radio Buttons and Checkboxes
- Topic 4C: Create Text Areas
- Topic 4D: Create Select Lists
- Topic 4E: Create Graphical Buttons
Lesson 5: Adding Dynamic Content
- Topic 5A: Automatically Refresh Pages
- Topic 5B: Create an Image Rollover
- Topic 5C: Embed a Flash Movie
- Topic 5D: Embed a QuickTime Movie
- Topic 5E: Embed a Java Applet
Adobe Photoshop CS6 – Level 1
Lesson 1: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Environment
- Topic 1A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
- Topic 1B: Explore the Navigation Tools
- Topic 1C: Customize the Workspace
- Topic 1D: Explore Adobe Bridge
- Topic 1E: Use Photoshop Help
Lesson 2: Determining Resolution and Graphic Type
- Topic 2A: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
- Topic 2B: Understand Image Resolution
Lesson 3: Working with Selections
- Topic 3A: Create a Selection
- Topic 3B: Save a Selection
- Topic 3C: Modify a Selection
- Topic 3D: Apply Color to a Selection
Lesson 4: Working with Layers
- Topic 4A: Create Layers
- Topic 4B: Work with Type Layers
- Topic 4C: Transform Layers
- Topic 4D: Apply Layer Styles
- Topic 4E: Manage Layers
Lesson 5: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
- Topic 5A: Paint on an Image
- Topic 5B: Apply Filter Effects
Lesson 6: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
- Topic 6A: Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
- Topic 6B: Explore Color Modes
- Topic 6C: Apply Color Adjustments
Lesson 7: Saving Images for Web and Print
- Topic 7A: Save Images for Print
- Topic 7B: Save Images for the Web
- Topic 7C: Save Images as PDF
Adobe Photoshop CS6 – Level 2
Lesson 1: Enhancing Images
- Topic 1A: Retouch Images
- Topic 1B: Adjust Tonal Range Using Adjustment Layers
Lesson 2: Working with Vector Paths
- Topic 2A: Create Vector Paths
- Topic 2B: Edit Paths
Lesson 3: Applying Custom Fills
- Topic 3A: Create Swatches and Gradients
- Topic 3B: Create Custom Patterns and Brushes
Lesson 4: Working with Layers
- Topic 4A: Blend Layers
- Topic 4B: Work with Shape Layers
- Topic 4C: Work with Masks
- Topic 4D: Apply Special Effects to a Layer
Lesson 5: Automating Tasks
- Topic 5A: Work with Actions
- Topic 5B: Automate Tasks in Adobe Bridge
Lesson 6: Working with Video Files
- Topic 6A: Edit Video Files
- Topic 6B: Export Video Files
Lesson 7: Integrating with Other Adobe Applications
- Topic 7A: Integrate with Adobe Illustrator
- Topic 7B: Edit a Photoshop File with Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator CS4 – Level 1
Lesson 1: Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Topic 1A: Explore the Interface
- Topic 1B: Explore the Navigation Tools
- Topic 1C: Customize the Interface
- Topic 1D: Use Illustrator Help
- Topic 1E: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
- Topic 1F: Explore the Adobe Bridge Workspace
Lesson 2: Creating Shapes in a Document
- Topic 2A: Create a Document
- Topic 2B: Draw Basic Shapes
- Topic 2C: Save a Document
Lesson 3: Creating Custom Paths
- Topic 3A: Draw Paths
- Topic 3B: Modify Paths
Lesson 4: Working with Text
- Topic 4A: Insert Text
- Topic 4B: Flow Text on a Path
- Topic 4C: Import Body Text
- Topic 4D: Format Text with Styles
- Topic 4E: Thread Text
- Topic 4F: Apply Hyphenation
- Topic 4G: Insert Typographic Characters
Lesson 5: Enhancing Documents
- Topic 5A: Format Objects
- Topic 5B: Apply Gradients