Adobe Dreamweaver Core Skills: Level 2 Course Outline
*** Platform Note: This class is for Mac or PC Users ***
Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software.
Overview
Once you gain a foundation and some experience using Core Skills, you are ready for Level 2 training. IMPORTANT: To ensure you have the necessary skills for successful participation in the Level 2 training for Dreamweaver, please carefully review the topics included in the Level 1 course for Dreamweaver.
In Level 2 classes, content is covered at a faster pace and additional focus is placed on use of shortcuts and real world 'tips and tricks' to improve your workflow.
Each lesson includes unique and challenging project files. The Level 2 class also goes more thoroughly into advanced topics with some of the project files from our Level 1 courses.
*** Version Note ***
Our Adobe classes are for users of the CC and CS6 versions. These classes are run on the CC version of the software but are relevant for CS6 users as well. In addition, we upgrade our software shortly after new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release.
Interested in More Training?
For individuals seeking comprehensive training, we offer bundles so that you can attend multiple Adobe Dreamweaver classes at a discount. For more information on savings, go to:
Adobe Dreamweaver Bundle
Having Trouble Taking Off Work for Training?
Many people are not able to take off for a 2 or 3-day class. We have another option. Our Adobe On-Demand self-study classes let you learn at your own pace on your own time. Our classes blend Adobe Official training materials with video tutorials, quizzes, and real world project-based labs to offer a cost-effective alternative to our live instructor-led classes. To learn more, click on the link below:
Adobe On-Demand: Adobe Dreamweaver CC
Prerequisites
Students should have some experience with Dreamweaver and working knowledge of the topics covered in Core Skills: Level 1. Specifically, you should feel comfortable with the workspace, understand HTML and CSS basics, and have some experience working with text, images, and hyperlinks. For more information on the Level 1 course, go to:
Dreamweaver CC Core Skills: Level 1
Course Outline
Customizing Your Workspace
Personalizing Dreamweaver
Working with Extract
Creating custom keyboard shortcuts
Using the Property inspector - Brief Review
Using the Related Files interface - Brief Review
Using tag selectors - Brief Review
Using the CSS Designer - Brief Review
Using the Visual Media Query interface
Using the DOM Viewer
Using the heads-up displays
Exploring, experimenting, and learning
Creating and managing sites / Files Panel - Review
HTML Basics
What is HTML? - Brief Review
Frequently used HTML elements - Brief Review
What is new in HTML5
CSS Basics
HTML vs. CSS formatting - Review
CSS box model - Review
Applying CSS styling - Review
Multiples, classes, and ids, oh my! - Review
Creating a Page Layout
Working with predefined layouts - Brief Review
Working with a Web Framework
Creating a navigation menu
Creating header content
Building semantic content
Managing Bootstrap component width
Inserting HTML entities
Creating global type styles
Designing for Mobile Devices
Responsive design
Adapting the site to different screen sizes
Working with media queries
More information on media queries
Working with Templates
Creating a template from an existing layout
Inserting editable regions
Inserting metadata
Producing child pages
Working with Images
Inserting an image
Adjusting image positions with CSS classes
Inserting nonweb file types
Working with Photoshop Smart Objects (optional)
Copying and pasting images from Photoshop (optional)
Working with Navigation
Hyperlink basics - Review all methods of creating links in Dreamweaver
Creating links - internal, external, anchor, mail - Brief Review
Targeting page elements - Review
Adding Interactivity
Learning about Dreamweaver behaviors
Previewing the completed file
Working with Dreamweaver behaviors
Working with Bootstrap Accordion widgets
Publishing to the Web
Defining a remote site
Cloaking folders and files
Wrapping things up
Putting your site online (optional)
Synchronizing local and remote sites
View outline in Word
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