Online Class: Adobe Fireworks 101

Name: Adobe Fireworks 101
Price: 95.00 USD

This course will teach you how to successfully use Adobe Fireworks, no matter if you have ever used the program before or not.

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13

Lessons
26

Exams &
Assignments
8

Hours
average time
0.8

CEUs

Course Description

Adobe Fireworks is a program that is part of the Adobe Creative Suite family of products. Formerly known as Macromedia Fireworks, the program is a bitmap and vector graphics editor that is typically used to create interactive graphics and website prototypes, as well as interfaces for apps and games.

This course will teach you how to successfully use Adobe Fireworks, no matter if you have ever used the program before or not. Both the beginner and seasoned user can benefit from this course, starting with the basics of the program including navigation and continuing on to more advanced features.

You will learn how to:

· Navigate Fireworks

· Create new documents and import existing ones

· Import pages and images

· Work with layers, pages, and documents

· Edit bitmap images

· Create and edit vector images

· Using bitmap and vector masks

· Add styles and apply effects

· Use slices and hotspots to create animation and interactivity

· Use and create symbols

· Create an interactive prototype

· And more

You do not need to have access to Fireworks to take or complete this course. However, it is recommended. Please note that a 30 day free trial of the current version of Fireworks is available on the Adobe website for those who want to follow along and practice what they learn.

We have broken this course down into multiple lessons to make it easier for students to study and practice the program. Each lesson details different features of Fireworks and provides step-by-step instructions on how to use them. At the end of each lesson, you will find a lesson exercise and lesson assignment.

Additionally, each lesson has an HD video that reviews all lesson materials. Because this course utilizes well written directions, comprehensive screenshots that you can print out and view offline, and interactive HD Videos--along with lesson assignments, exercises and quizzes--this is by far the best course available on Adobe Fireworks! So join us today.

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Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Exploring Adobe Fireworks CS6

Creating a new document in Fireworks involves setting specific dimensions and resolution tailored to the project's requirements, such as standard 72 PPI for screen use and consulting higher resolutions for print. The intuitive interface supports easy customization of the work area, providing a user-friendly environment for designing graphics. Additional lesson topics: The Power of Adobe Fireworks: What Can You Achieve With It?; Adobe Fireworks CS6 Step by Step Training; Website design: Starting with Adobe Fireworks CS6 11 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1
Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. Building Blocks of Fireworks: Understanding Pages, Layers, and States

Fireworks serves as a foundational design tool, where each new document starts with a page, a layer, and a state, allowing you to craft projects by organizing content across pages and layers, and animating through states. Essential skills include creating and importing pages, managing layers and objects, and understanding the functionality of states to expand design capabilities throughout the course. Additional lesson topics: Fireworks workflow tutorial 15 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2
Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. The Art of Bitmap Manipulation

Working with bitmap images involves choosing the right file format and understanding limitations with resizing, as they don't scale well and may become pixelated. Fireworks provides functionalities to crop, reposition, use guides, and apply filters to enhance and edit bitmap images effectively. Additional lesson topics: Working with Bitmap and Vector Images in Adobe Fireworks CS5 15 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Assignment 3
Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Effortless Image Editing Through Bitmap Tools

Use bitmap selection tools to precisely edit image portions, with edge settings like Hard, Anti-Alias, and Feather aiding in seamless integration. The Magic Wand, Lasso, and Marquee tools assist in making sophisticated selections, with capabilities to turn bitmap selections into edit-friendly vector paths. Additional lesson topics: Editing Bitmaps; How to Create Images with Bitmap Tools in Adobe Fireworks CS6 15 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Assignment 4
Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. Vector Paths: Drawing, Cutting, and Coloring

Utilizing Fireworks’ color tools, including the Eyedropper and Paint Bucket tools, allows designers to customize vector shapes with precise stroke and fill colors or gradients, fostering unique creations with a personalized palette. Understanding how to manipulate these color features can elevate the impact of your vector compositions. Additional lesson topics: Working with Vector Shapes to Create Icons in Adobe Fireworks using the Unify, Punch feature 110 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Assignment 5
Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. Bitmap and Vector Masks Unleashed

In Fireworks, masks serve to reveal or conceal objects with varying transparency, similar to wearing a face mask in principle but for images. This lesson covers creating and editing bitmap and vector masks, adjusting their properties for tailored visual effects. Additional lesson topics: Masking in Fireworks; Fireworks CS5: Editing a bitmap mask 15 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Assignment 6
Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. Crafting Unique Designs: A Guide to Styles

Fireworks CS6 allows users to transform object appearances by applying and editing style presets or creating custom styles to streamline design tasks. Additionally, building and sharing style libraries permits users to maintain design consistency across various documents and collaborative environments. Additional lesson topics: Fireworks/ Styles; How to Make An Effective Style Guide With Adobe Fireworks 15 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Assignment 7
Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Mastering Symbols in Fireworks CS6

Symbols in Fireworks CS6 are versatile graphical elements that simplify design work by allowing reuse and easy edits; they include graphic, animation, and button types. This lesson covers creating, placing, and editing symbols, including leveraging prebuilt symbols and utilizing advanced techniques like nested symbols and 9-Slice Scaling. Additional lesson topics: Fireworks/ Symbols; Fireworks / Animation symbols 15 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Assignment 8
Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. Image Optimization Basics

Optimizing files means balancing quality with file size, ensuring fast loading while maintaining visual integrity. This lesson explores techniques using Fireworks for image optimization, sprite sheets, and CSS exports. Additional lesson topics: Fireworks / Optimize graphics files 15 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Assignment 9
Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. Crafting Engaging User Experiences with Fireworks

Fireworks provides tools to create interactive graphics by using slices, hotspots, rollover effects, and animated GIFs. These features transform static images into dynamic web documents, creating engaging user experiences. Additional lesson topics: Fireworks / Interactive slices; Fireworks /Creating and editing slices 15 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Assignment 10
Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Building Interactive Prototypes

A comprehensive introduction to Fireworks CS6 illustrates its strength in rapid prototyping, where students leverage importing capabilities and design techniques to assemble and test various elements. Users are guided through wireframe creation, page integration, and interactive features, leading to a functional HTML or PDF export. 14 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Assignment 11
Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. Seamless Integration: Fireworks and Photoshop

Utilize Fireworks CS6 templates to quickly design wireframes and prototypes; streamline image processing with Adobe Bridge and enhance file storage by embedding metadata. Save files as PSD for Photoshop compatibility and import PSDs into Fireworks while preserving editability. 15 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Assignment 12
Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. Course Project and Final Exam Guide

The culmination of this course hinges on your successful completion of both the project and the final exam. These components are designed to evaluate your comprehensive understanding and ability to apply course principles. 109 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: gmz8323x2823zheader_text.gif
Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
Complete Assignment: Project
Assessment: Final Exam