Dreamweaver CS3 is the industry-leading web development tool, enabling users to efficiently design, develop and maintain standards-based websites and applications.
With Dreamweaver CS3, web developers go from start to finish, creating
and maintaining basic websites to advanced applications that support
best practices and the latest technologies.
This course is for people new to web design and development and want to use Dreamweaver CS3 to build intuitive, attractive and accessible websites.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introducing the Course and Getting Started
- Understanding the course format
- Reviewing the course objectives and prerequisites
- Understanding static page architecture - HTML
- Introducing the Dreamweaver CS3 Interface
- Windows and Macintosh Designer workspace
- Defining a local root folder
- Introducing the Files panel
- Using development views
- Adding page titles and saving pages
Adding Text Content to a Website
- Importing text files
- Importing Microsoft Word and Excel content
- Cleaning up Word HTML documents
- Controlling document structure using Headings, Paragraphs and Line Breaks
- Generating Ordered and Unordered Lists
- Adding horizontal rules and Non-Breaking Spaces
- Adding special characters
- Using the Quick Tag Editor
- Inserting the Date and Time with the Date object
Introducing Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Introducing cascading style sheets (CSS)
- CSS Terms, Style Definition Locations and CSS benefits
- Creating CSS Rule types
- HTML Tag Rules
- Setting CSS Preferences
- Using Points, Pixels or Ems for Font sizes
- Exporting CSS rule definitions
- Creating and removing Class styles
- Attaching external style sheets and Media types
- Creating advanced CSS styles using Pseudo-Elements Selectors and Combination Selectors
- Creating a new external style sheet
- The Style Rendering Toolbar
- Understanding Cascading Order and Inheritance of styles
- Creating internal styles with the Property inspector
Working with Graphics
- Using graphics on web pages, GIF's, JPEG's and PNG's
- Placing graphics and image paths
- Accessibility Settings
- Using Site Assets panel
- Modifying image properties
- Resizing, Aligning and Wrapping text around Images
- Image Editing in Dreamweaver
- Doing roundtrip editing with Fireworks
- Setting Editor Preferences
- Optimising an Image
- Customizing the Insert bar
- Adding Flash buttons and text
- Adding Flash Video
Creating Site Links
- Understanding site navigation and Hypertext links
- Understanding Link types
- Linking to files in your site
- Linking to External websites
- Targeting a link
- Linking to named anchors
- Adding e-mail links
- Linking from images
- Creating a jump menu
- Working with Image Maps
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Designing Page Layouts with CSS and Tables
- Understanding and Controlling a page layout
- Using layers for layout
- Creating, Selecting and Manipulating Layer Properties
- Using Rulers and Guides
- Adding CSS to layers
- The CSS Box Model
- Adding Margins, Padding and Borders
- Using absolute and relative positioning
- Designing with DIV's and the Float Property
- Designing navigation links with CSS
- Importing tabular data
- Creating and Changing Table Properties
- Sorting and Formatting Tables
- Using Table Layout View
Using Libraries and Templates
- Using site library items
- Creating, Editing, Modifying and Deleting Library Items
- Creating Site Templates
- Defining Editable and Repeating Regions
- Working with Template files
- Applying a template to an existing page
- Resolving Inconsistent Region Names
- Modifying templates
Creating Forms
- Understanding Forms
- Creating Forms and inserting Form Objects
- Setting Input Tag Accessibility
- Form Actions, Method and Form Data Processing
- Setting focus in a Form
- Adding JavaScript to Forms
- Validating a Form with Behaviors
Testing, Maintaining, and Uploading
- Testing your site
- Checking Accessibility settings
- Checking Links
- Checking Browser Compatibility
- Generating Site Reports
- Maintaining your files and folders
- Renaming and Moving Site Files
- Working with the Integrated File Browser
- Connecting to a Remote Server
- Uploading Files using FTP
- Cloaking Files and Folders
- Synchronizing Files and Folders
Please Note: This 'Dreamweaver CS3: Website Design' training course DOES NOT cover the use of server technology, database integration, ASP, PHP, ColdFusion etc — an advanced course which covers these technologies is currently under review. |
Learning Outcomes
This training course is designed to teach new web developers how to create web sites using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3. The course is task-based with students learning by doing. Along with covering the basics of Dreamweaver CS3, the course focuses on best practices and design, stressing the importance of usability.
This course comprises training in elements of the units of competencies from the 'Nationally Endorsed Information Technology Training Package' ICA05
Competency Standard
ICAU4207: Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
Meet the Trainer
The trainer conducting this course is Bernard O’Hara (Adobe - Certified Dreamweaver Developer)
Bernard has been working in the Printing and Graphic Arts industry for over 30 years and has been training industry people in the use of Adobe Dreamweaver for over 7 years. Bernard’s knowledge and skills are not just limited to the Adobe Dreamweaver application, but also on how to use other Adobe products such as Fireworks to correctly prepare graphic images for the web.
Feel free to email Bernard with any enquiries you may have at bernard@prepress-skills.wa.edu.au
Training Method
Prepress Skills Centre is a specialist training centre (since 1995) with many years experience in providing specialist training to both the print and web publishing industries.
Our computer labs are very spacious and utilise ergonomically designed computer benches and chairs. Training techniques used at the training centre include the use of a computer projection screen for clear vision of demonstrations.
During the course participants will develop the skills required to complete structured exercises and workplace related projects. All techniques and skills will be demonstrated and each participant will be provided with feedback on their progress and personal attention when required.
Prepress Skills Centre is a ‘Registered Training Organisation’ (RTO) for the delivery of training, assessment of skills and issuance of certification. Participants wishing to have their skills assessed and receive certification can apply to undertake a skills assessment through Prepress Skills Centre
Prerequisites
To undertake this course participants require basic computer skills (Macintosh or PC) with the ability to manage files and folders. Prior Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 experience is not a prerequisite.
Cost
The total cost of the ‘Dreamweaver CS3 Website Design’ training course is $895.00. Payment is accepted by cash, money order, cheque or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Bankcard only) and you can register now online!!
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