Dreamweaver Training Course

Online Introductory Class Dreamweaver Training
Class Name

Introduction to Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver has become one of the industry's leading Web site design editing and management tool. This course is designed for students who wish to evaluate the Macromedia Dreamweaver Web design tool or who would like to learn to use it. The emphasis is on learning to use Dreamweaver as a tool to create a Web site, rather than on learning the basic concepts of Web design and we move very quickly. However, all questions about basic Web design concepts will be answered.
Outline
Week 1: Dreamweaver Basics
  • The Dreamweaver Interface
  • Setting Page Properties
  • Adding Text
  • Working with Lists and Horizontal Rules
  • Adding Graphics
  • Adding Flash text, Flash buttons and Flash Animations
  • Defining a Local Site
  • Using the Site Window to Manage Your site
  • FTP with Dreamweaver
  • Accessibility Options
  • Checking for Broken Links and Orphaned Files
Week 2: Links and Tables
  • Creating a Links and Anchors
  • Creating Image Maps
  • Using the Dreamweaver Interface to Insert Tables
  • Formatting and Sorting Tables
  • Using Find and Replace to Edit Your Site
Week 3: CSS and Behaviors
  • Using Cascading Style Sheets to Format your Document
  • Using the Behavior Panel to Add Javascipt Code
  • Extending Dreamweaver with Downloaded Extensions
Week 4: Libraries and Templates
  • Using Libraries and Templates for Site Design and Maintenance
  • Creating Forms
  • Making Your Forms Work With CGI Scripts
Bonus Week - Layers and Timelines
  • Working with Layers
  • Creating Forms
  • Creating Animation with Timelines
Prerequisites
Previous experience in creating Web pages, uploading files to a server, and using HTML is helpful, but not absolutely necessary.
Requirements
  • Software: Dreamweaver CS3 or 8 (full or trial version). If you choose the trial version, do not install until the first day of class as it is valid for only 30 days.
  • You will also need a web site to which you can upload your assignments. You must be able to upload your files using FTP. Not all free hosts offer FTP, so be sure to check with your host to see if FTP is available to you.
Class Books
Students should get the version of the book that goes with the version of the software.
Required Book: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Hands-On Training [
Required Book: Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Hands On Training ]
Course Price
  • Member Price: $80.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 100 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work:The classroom environment is based on Lundeen & Associates Web Crossing technology, a threaded messaging system. Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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Instructor: Judy Fontanella
Judy FontanellaJudy Fontanella has a B.S. from the University of Vermont, an M.A. from Cornell University and a teaching credential from CSU San Macros. She owns ArtBytes, a Web Design company in Southern California, and has been teaching Web Design and Graphic Communication classes at Palomar Community College for three and one half years.

Testimonials:
'Judy was very prompt and helpful in her replies to our questions and marking assignments. All in all this class was a pleasure to take.' -- Rosemary Patterson

'I can't wait to have another eclass with Judy. She responds very quickly (which in my case, a person without patience, is a blessing) and she always answers your questions with great detail and even refers you to other helpful sites for you to learn more. She also gave us Bonus Learning assignments with each assignment which helped me learn even more than what I expected to learn.' -- Dawn Dove


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