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Dreamweaver Fundamentals: An Introduction to Dreamweaver CC

3-Day Live Class
10AM - 5PM

Adobe Dreamweaver CC web design software provides an intuitive visual interface for making and editing HTML websites and mobile apps. This course will provide web designers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to build and manage professional websites.
 

Who Should Attend?

This course is for people new to web design and development and want to use Dreamweaver CC to build intuitive, attractive, and accessible websites.

Prerequisites:

  • Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills.
  • Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended.

Upcoming Course Dates

Dreamweaver Fundamentals: An Introduction to Dreamweaver | Starts on 05/24/2023

$1,195.00

Dreamweaver Fundamentals: An Introduction to Dreamweaver | Starts on 08/23/2023

$1,195.00

Course Outline

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. At his/her discretion, the instructor may adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. 

Lesson 1: Getting Started

  • TinyURLs
  • Prerequisites
  • On First Launch
  • Choosing a Color Theme
  • Setting up the Workspace
  • Defining a Dreamweaver Site
  • Checking for Updates
  • Additional Resources 
 

Lesson 2: Customizing the Workspace

  • Touring the Workspace 
  • Using the Start Screen
  • Exploring the New Feature Guides
  • Switching and Splitting Views
  • Working with Panels
  • Personalizing Dreamweaver 
  • Working with Toolbars
  • Creating Custom Keyboard Shortcuts 
  • Using the Property Inspector 
  • Using the Related Files Interface
  • Using the Tag Selector Interface
  • Using the CSS Designer
  • Using the Visual Media Query (VMQ) Interface
  • Using the DOM Viewer
  • Using Element Dialogues, Displays and Inspectors
 

Lesson 3: HTML Basics

  • What is HTML?
  • HTML beginnings
  • Frequently used HTML Elements
  • What’s New in HTML5
 

Lesson 4: CSS Basics

  • What is CSS?
  • HTML vs. CSS Formatting
  • HTML Defaults 
  • CSS Box Model
  • Applying CSS Styling
  • Multiples, Classes and Ids
 

Lesson 5: Working with Code

  • Creating HTML Code
  • Working with Multicursor Support
  • Commenting your Code
  • Working with CSS Preprocessors 
  • Selecting Code
  • Collapsing Code
  • Expanding Code
  • Accessing Split Code View
  • Previewing Assets in Code View
 

Lesson 6: Web Design Basics

  • Developing a New Website
  • Working with Thumbnails and Wireframes
 

Lesson 7: Creating Page Layouts

  • Evaluating Page Design Options
  • Working with Predefined Layouts
  • Styling a Predefined Layout
  • Styling Elements Using the Extract Panel
  • Troubleshooting CSS Conflicts 
  • Extracting Text from a Photoshop Mockup 
  • Deleting Components and Attributes from Templates
  • Inserting New Menu Items
  • Creating New Elements with the DOM Panel
  • Creating Menu Items with Copy and Paste 
  • Extracting Text Styling 
  • Creating a Gradient Background Using Extract 
  • Extracting Image Assets from a Mockup
  • Creating New Bootstrap Structures 
  • Adding a Background Image to the Header

Lesson 8: Working with Templates

  • Creating Dreamweaver Templates
  • Removing Unneeded Components 
  • Modifying a Bootstrap Layout
  • Modifying Text Formatting in Bootstrap Elements
  • Adding Template Boilerplate and Placeholders
  • Fixing Semantic Errors
  • Inserting Metadata
  • Validating HTML Code
  • Working with Child Pages
  • Updating a Template
 
 

Lesson 9: Working with Text, Lists and Tables

  • Creating and Styling Text
  • Creating Lists
  • Basing Content Structures on Lists
  • Creating and Styling Tables
  • Spell-Checking Web Pages
  • Finding and Replacing Text

Lesson 10: Working with Images

  • Web Image Basics
  • Inserting an Image
  • Inserting Images in Design View
  • Resizing Images
  • Inserting Photoshop Images
  • Inserting Images Using the Assets Panel
  • Adapting Images to Mobile Design
  • Using the Insert Menu
  • Working with the Insert Panel
  • Inserting Images into the Site Template
  • Adding CSS Classes to Template Structures 
  • Adding Images to Bootstrap Carousel
  • Styling Headings and Text in a Bootstrap Carousel 
  • Inserting Images in Child Pages

Lesson 11: Working with Navigation

  • Hyperlink Basics
  • Creating Internal Hyperlinks
  • Creating an External Link
  • Setting up Email Links
  • Creating an Image-Based Link
  • Targeting Page Elements
  • Creating a Destination Link in the Element Display
  • Locking an Element on the Screen
  • Styling a Navigation Menu
  • Adding a Telephone Link
  • Checking Pages

 

Lesson 12: Publishing to the Web

  • Defining a Remote Site
  • Cloaking Folders and Files
  • Putting your Site Online
  • Synchronizing Local and Remote Sites

 

Lesson 13: Working with Mobile Design

  • Responsive Design
  • Media Type Properties
  • Media Queries 
  • Media Query Syntax
  • Working with the Visual Media Query Interface
  • Introducing Web Frameworks
  • Setting up Web-Hosted Fonts
  • Creating Custom Media Queries 
  • Controlling Bootstrap Element Alignment 
  • Revising Bootstrap Template Structure 
  • Adapting Content to Mobile Design
  • Previewing Pages Using Real-Time Preview
  • Fixing Issues for Mobile Design and Desktop

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