Multimedia Technology
clearly communicating information through digital and print media
Web Design
This course will equip web designers with:
- Advanced skill in color usage, scanning, vector graphics, art manipulation, and design.
- Exposure to graphic illustration software, web authoring software, and writing HTML.
- An introduction to exciting new avenues of combining text, graphics, color, sound, animation, and video in multimedia production.
The course will be PC-based. Software applications covered in this course are cross-platform compatible. All student materials will be provided at the course location.
Software Training
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
Create sites visually with this WYSIWYG tool, and then examine the code to see how it is done. Incorporate the latest web innovations such as XML, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. Import other documents into HTML without altering its code. Apply layers and use Timelines. See how easy it is to set up and manage your site.
Macromedia Fireworks 8
Streamline the steps to create graphic-rich Web sites. Design and edit bitmap and vector images, apply special effects, build buttons, add rollovers, and create an animated GIF.
Other Software Available for Use
Macromedia FreeHand, Macromedia Flash 8, Adobe® Photoshop® CS2
Course Topics
- Graphic Design: Color Issues, Histograms, Transparent GIFs, Compression, and Progressive JPEGs
- Metaphor and Meta Tags: Initial Impact
- Page and Site Structure
- Process of Site Development
- Navigation and the User Experience
- Photography Tips, Copyrights, Scanning
- Implementation, Maintenance, and Marketing
- HTML and other Markup Languages
Note: Topics change frequently because of the dynamic nature of this medium.
