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Dreamweaver 8 Developer Curriculum Outline

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

2.75 Hours

Objectives :

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize how to set the workspace format.

Recognize how to customize the Dreamweaver interface.

Define a local site in Dreamweaver 8.

Create a new document in a given scenario.

Set document preferences and properties in a given scenario.

Import data to web pages in a given scenario.

Create a document and add content to it.

Recognize the text formatting options in the Property Inspector.

Organize document content in a given scenario.

Format and organize a document in a given scenario.

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Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

3 Hours

Objectives :

Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize how to create links.

Recognize how to create named anchors and e-mail links.

Create hyperlinks, named anchors, and e-mail links.

Recognize how to add an image to a site.

Recognize how to modify an image.

Recognize how to use the Assets panel to manage site assets.

Add and modify an image in a given scenario.

Recognize how to add Flash objects to a page.

Recognize how to add images and media to a page.

Add Flash elements to a site in a given scenario.

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Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

2 Hours

Objectives :

Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize how to build tables in Dreamweaver 8.

Manipulate tabular data in a given scenario.

Recognize how to use Layout mode to create a table.

Create and modify tables.

Recognize how to use Dreamweavers accessibility features.

Identify design standards that should be applied to a site.

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Reusing Content in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

2 Hours

Objectives :

Reusing Content in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize how to use site templates.

Recognize how to create and modify library items.

Use templates and library items.

Recognize how to manipulate frames and framesets.

Recognize how to create links and noframes content.

Create a frameset and add content to it.

Recognize how to reuse content with server-side include files.

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Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

3 Hours

Objectives :

Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize how to create a form in Dreamweaver 8.

Recognize how to add objects to a form.

Recognize how to process form data.

Build a form in Dreamweaver 8.

Recognize how to create and edit behaviors.

Recognize how to add rollovers.

Add behaviors to a page in a given scenario.

Recognize how to add a jump menu to your page.

Recognize how to use layers.

Create and hide layers in a given scenario.

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Working with Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

2.5 Hours

Objectives :

Working with Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver 8

Identify the features and functions of Cascading Style Sheets.

Recognize the CSS features in Dreamweaver 8.

Recognize how to create style sheets and rules.

Recognize how to modify style sheets and rules.

Create, attach, and edit an external style sheet in a given scenario.

Recognize how to create class and advanced style rules.

Recognize how to position page content using CSS.

Recognize how to use some advanced CSS elements.

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Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts in Dreamweaver 8

Target Audience

The audience will be web professionals; end users and home users wishing to create effective Internet or intranet sites quickly and easily; Macromedia Flash 8 developers using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to create web pages; individuals wishing to obtain the Dreamweaver 8 Developer certification

Prerequisites

As prerequisites for this path, learners should have basic computing and word-processing skills; familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment; and familiarity with HTML, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS syntax, and manual coding

Expected Duration

2.25 Hours

Objectives :

Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts in Dreamweaver 8

Recognize the coding features in Dreamweaver 8.

Recognize how to use Dreamweavers collaborative tools.

Identify how to use XSL to transform XML data.

Recognize how to add site maps and extensions.

Manage and maintain files in a given scenario.

Recognize how to test a site.

Recognize how to transfer files.

Upload files to a site and test a site in a given scenario.

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Dreamweaver CS3 Curriculum Outline

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 is a web site development authoring and editing tool, suitable for personal and enterprise development environments. This course explores the concepts of creating a new site in Dreamweaver CS3, including configuring site properties and application preferences, adding content, and manipulating text. A look at the major interface elements of Dreamweaver CS3, and how to customize them, is also provided.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives
Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS3

Recognize how to change the workspace format

Customize the Dreamweaver CS3 workspace

Recognize how to create a root folder

Recognize how to create a local site

Recognize how to use the Files panel

Define a local site in a given scenario

Create a new document

Recognize how to set document preferences

Recognize how to change page properties

Import a text file into an HTML page

Import Microsoft Word or Excel content

Recognize how to clean up Word HTML

Create a document and add content to it

Format headings and paragraphs

Format fonts

Align text in a document using the Property inspector

Modify the layout of a document

Add special characters and dates to a document

Create a list

Format and organize a document in a given scenario

Course Number:
at_dcst_a01_it_enus

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Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
Using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 in conjunction with other products, such as Adobe Flash CS3 and Adobe Photoshop CS3, you can create web sites that are highly interactive and media rich. This course explores site navigation, linking, and asset management. Working with images, creating image maps, image optimization, and adding Flash CS3 objects to a site are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals who needs to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives
Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver CS3

Add links to a page

Create named anchors

Create e-mail links

Create links in a given scenario

Add an accessible image to a page

Insert an image created in Photoshop into a web page

Edit an image in Dreamweaver

Optimize an image

Add a resource using the Assets panel

Use the Assets panel favorites list

Add and modify images

Add Flash objects to a page

Add Flash text to a page

Add a Flash button to a page

Add an Image Viewer

Insert Flash video

Add Flash content to a site

Course Number:
at_dcst_a02_it_enus

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Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
When designing a site, its important that your content is structured in an intuitive and accessible manner. Creating a site layout based on tables is one method of ensuring a consistent and easy to navigate web site. This course explores how to structure a site using tables, and examines creating and manipulating tables, layout modes, and working with tabular data. Building an accessible web site that complies with international standards, and applying basic design principles to a Dreamweaver CS3 site are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals who needs to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver CS3

Create a table

Modify a tables properties

Add information to a table

Import tabular data

Export tabular data

Format a table

Draw a layout table

Add content to a layout table

Add a tracing image to a page

Build a table

Modify a table

Set accessibility preferences

Check for target browsers

Change the default encoding for a site

Modify accessibility settings for a site

Apply design standards to a site

Course Number:
at_dcst_a03_it_enus

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Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 provides web developers with tools that allow them to reuse existing content and assets when developing web sites. This course explains these features, including templates, the site library, and the implementation of frames and framesets. The practice of using server-side includes to dynamically load content at runtime is also explored.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals who needs to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives
Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS3

Create a template

Create a page using a template

Create library items

Modify library items

Use templates and library items.

Create a frameset

Add content to a frameset

Add links to a frameset

Add noframes content

Create a frameset and add content to it

Create server-side include files

Modify server-side include properties

Course Number:
at_dcst_a04_it_enus

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Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
Adding interactivity to web pages enhances the functionality and overall appeal of a site. Dreamweaver CS3 allows developers to increase web site interactivity by using forms and behaviors, and enables users to organize site components into layers. The application also includes the Spry framework for Ajax, allowing Dreamweaver users with no advanced programming knowledge to quickly and easily visually design and deploy interactive interfaces, including visual transitions. This course provides an overview of form creation and customization, and form data processing. Also covered are Spry widgets and effects, and creating and editing behaviors, rollover images, jump menus, and layers.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS3

Create an interactive HTML form

Add checkboxes and radio buttons

Add list items and menu options

Add submit and reset buttons

Create hidden fields

Identify the ways you can process form data

Add a Spry validation field

Build a form

Create a behavior

Identify the function of behaviors

Modify a behavior

Create a rollover from an existing image

Insert a rollover image

Add behaviors to a page

Add a jump menu to your page

Add a Spry effect to a web page

Add Spry widgets to a web page

Add built-in interactive elements to a webpage

Course Number:
at_dcst_a05_it_enus

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Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS3

Overview/Description
Cascading Style Sheets, commonly referred to as CSS, are a set of formatting conventions allowing you to standardize and enhance the appearance of a web site. Dreamweaver CS3 provides increased CSS support, with the introduction of a new feature that identifies CSS-related browser rendering issues. Other new features related to CSS include a set of prebuilt CSS layouts complete with educational inline comments, access to the new Adobe CSS Advisor web site, and CSS management features that facilitate moving CSS rules from page to page and converting inline CSS to CSS rules. This course examines the process of creating, editing, and applying the various types of cascading style sheets and style rules. CSS visual layout tools and advanced CSS techniques are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals who needs to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS3

Identify the features and functions of Cascading Style Sheets

Set CSS Styles preferences

Recognize the features of the CSS Styles panel

Create a style sheet

Create a style rule

Edit a style rule

Identify the new CSS management features

Edit a style sheet

Create, attach, and edit an external style sheet in a given scenario

Use design-time style sheets

Recognize the CSS positioning properties

Use div tags for layout

Use class styles

Create an advanced style rule

Identify when you would apply advanced style rules

Apply advanced CSS techniques to a web page

Course Number:
at_dcst_a06_it_enus

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Dreamweaver CS3 Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts

Overview/Description
Many advanced web site developers prefer the flexibility of hand coding to interface-based design. Dreamweaver CS3 offers a number of tools and options, which can be used to hand code entire sites, or customize specific page sections. This course explores these coding features, and provides basic coverage of XML and XSLT. Collaborative site design, site map creation, and Dreamweaver extensions are also covered. Following the creation of a web site, significant amounts of time are spent on testing, maintenance, and management. Dreamweaver CS3 provides features for link checking, reporting, cloaking, comparing and synchronizing files, and configuring remote access, which are also examined in this course.

Target Audience
The audience will be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment. Students should also be familiar with HTML, XML and JavaScript. Students will be taking the courses to acquire job skills, and to prepare for Dreamweaver CS3 Developer certification.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives
Dreamweaver CS3 Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts

Check browser compatibility

Identify site testing guidelines

Check for broken links

Upload files to a remote folder

Cloak files and folders

Synchronize files

Test a site

Upload files to a site |w

Recognize the options for code formatting

Use the Quick Tag Editor

Check files in and out

Add a Design Note

Identify how to use XSL to transform XML data. |w

Create a site map

Use Extension Manager

Insert a Design Note

Build a site map

Install an extension

Course Number:
at_dcst_a07_it_enus

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Dreamweaver CS4 Curriculum Outline

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 is a versatile web site development application, suitable for personal and enterprise development environments. This course explores the concepts of creating a new site in Dreamweaver CS4, including configuring site properties and application preferences, adding content, and manipulating text. A look at the major interface elements of Dreamweaver CS4, including new features such as Live View and improved workspaces, is also provided.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS4

Recognize how to set the workspace layout

Recognize how to use Adobe Bridge together with Dreamweaver CS4

Customize the Dreamweaver CS4 workspace

Match the Dreamweaver CS4 interface elements with their functions

Recognize how to create a root folder

Recognize how to set up a local site

Recognize how to use the Files panel

Define a local site in a given scenario

Customize the workspace in Dreamweaver CS4

Access Adobe Bridge from within Dreamweaver CS4

Create a new web page

Identify the features of Spry

Recognize how to set web page preferences

Recognize how to change page properties

Add a tracing image to a web page

Import Microsoft Word or Excel content

Recognize how to clean up Word HTML

Create a web page and add content to it

Modify text styles using the Page properties dialog box

Recognize how to inspect style sheet rules

Modify the layout of a page

Add special characters and dates to a document

Create a list

Format and organize a web page in a given scenario

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a01_it_enus

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Adding Links and Images in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
Using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 in conjunction with other products, such as Adobe Photoshop CS4, you can create web sites that are media rich and visually appealing. This course explores processes of creating intuitive site navigation using linking, and performing asset management. The course also discusses working with rich media in the form of Flash video, a pervasive web technology. Working with images, creating image maps, and methods of optimizing images for best performance are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Adding Links and Images in Dreamweaver CS4

Add links to a page

Create named anchors using Dreamweaver CS4

Create e-mail links in Dreamweaver CS4

Create links in a given scenario, using Dreamweaver CS4

Add an accessible image to a page

Add an image map to a web page

Edit an image in Dreamweaver

Optimize an image

Insert an image created in Photoshop into a web page

Add a resource using the Assets panel

Use the Assets panel favorites list

Add Flash movies to a web page

Add Flash videos to a web page

Add and optimize images in Dreamweaver CS4

Add Flash movies to a page in Dreamweaver CS4

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a02_it_enus

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Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
When designing a web site, its important that your content is engaging, but its also crucial that it is structured in an intuitive and accessible manner. Creating a site layout using tables is one method of ensuring a consistent and easy to navigate web site. This course explores how to structure content using tables, and examines creating and manipulating tables and other layout elements, and working with tabular data. Building an accessible web site that complies with international standards, and applying basic design principles to a Dreamweaver CS4 site are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver CS4

Create a table in Dreamweaver CS4

Modify a tables properties

Add information to a table

Import tabular data

Export tabular data

Format a table

Build and modify a table in Dreamweaver CS4

Set accessibility preferences

Check target browser compatibility

Change the default encoding for a site

Modify accessibility settings for a site

Apply design standards to a web site

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a03_it_enus

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Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 provides web developers with a variety of tools that allow them to reuse existing content and assets when developing web sites. This course explains these features, including templates, the site library, and the implementation of frames and framesets. The practice of using server-side includes to dynamically load content at runtime is also explored.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS4

Create a web page template

Create a new page from a template

Create library items

Modify library items

Use templates and library items

Create framesets in Dreamweaver CS4

Add content to a frameset

Create hyperlinks in a frameset

Add noframes content

Create a frameset and add content to it

Create server side include files

Modify server-side include properties

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a04_it_enus

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Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
Adding interactivity to web pages enhances the functionality and overall appeal of a site. Dreamweaver CS4 allows developers to increase web site interactivity by using forms and behaviors. The application also includes the Spry framework for Ajax, allowing Dreamweaver users with no advanced programming knowledge to quickly and easily visually design and deploy interactive interfaces, including visual transitions. This course provides an overview of form creation and customization, and form data processing. Also covered are Spry widgets and effects, and creating and editing behaviors to build such features as rollover images and jump menus. A new feature – InContext Editing – allowing end users to edit specific portions of your web pages, is also covered.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS4

Create a form in Dreamweaver CS4

Add checkboxes and radio buttons

Add list items and menu options

Add Submit and Reset buttons

Configure a form to work with a CGI script

Recognize how a CGI script works

Add a Spry widget

Build a form using Dreamweaver CS4

Adding behaviors to web pages

Recognize the functions of behaviors

Modify a behavior

Recognize how to swap images on a web page

Add interactivity to a web page

Add a jump menu to a page

Add a Spry effect to a web page

Add Spry widgets to a web page

Create a Spry HTML data set

Recognize how InContext Editing can be used

Add built-in interactive elements to a web page

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a05_it_enus

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Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS4

Overview/Description
Cascading Style Sheets, commonly referred to as CSS, are a set of formatting conventions allowing you to standardize and enhance the appearance of a web site. By implementing CSS you can fully separate your web sites presentation from its content, and give the site a consistent feel. Dreamweaver CS4 provides increased CSS support, with the introduction of separate tabs on the Property inspector dividing general properties from CSS. This course explores this new interface feature along with other CSS features including a set of prebuilt CSS layouts complete with educational inline comments, access to the Adobe CSS Advisor web site, and CSS management features that facilitate moving CSS rules from page to page and converting inline CSS to CSS rules. This course examines the process of creating, editing, and applying the various types of cascading style sheets and style rules. CSS visual layout tools and advanced CSS techniques are also covered.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS4

Identify the features and functions of Cascading Style Sheets

Set CSS style preferences

Recognize the features of the CSS Styles panel

Create and attach an external style sheet

Recognize the functions of various style selectors

Create a style rule

Edit a style rule

Edit a style sheet

Export a style sheet

Create, attach, and edit an external style sheet in a given scenario

Create a new page with a CSS layout

Customize a CSS layout

Recognize the CSS positioning properties

Use AP Divs to position elements in Dreamweaver

Use class styles

Create advanced style rules

Identify when you would apply advanced style rules

Apply advanced CSS techniques to a web page

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a06_it_enus

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Dreamweaver CS4 Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts

Overview/Description
Many advanced web site developers prefer the flexibility of hand coding to interface-based design. Dreamweaver CS4 offers a number of tools and options, which can be used to hand code entire sites, or customize specific page sections. This course explores these coding features, and provides basic coverage of XML and XSLT. Collaborative site design and Dreamweaver extensions are also covered. The course also delves into how to make parts of your web pages editable to users on the web. Following the creation of a web site, significant amounts of time are spent on testing, maintenance, and management. Dreamweaver CS4 provides features for link checking, reporting, cloaking, comparing and synchronizing files, and configuring remote access, which are also examined in this course.

Target Audience
The audience is expected to be a range of in-training or established IT professionals needing to learn how to use Dreamweaver without any experience of any version of Dreamweaver. Students can be expected to have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with web terminology and Internet navigation, familiarity with HTML and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Dreamweaver CS4 Site Maintenance and Advanced Concepts

Identify site testing guidelines

Create a site report in Dreamweaver CS4

Check for broken links

Upload a web site to a server

Cloak files and folders

Synchronize files

Check files in and out

Add a Design Note

Test a site

Upload files to a site

Enable Design Notes and check in/check out features

Recognize the options for code formatting

Use the Quick Tag Editor

Use the JavaScript Extractor

Identify how to use XSL to transform XML data

Use Extension Manager

Work with tags using the Quick Tag Editor

Add extensions using Extension Manager

Course Number:
at_dcsf_a07_it_enus

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