M A T E R A C A D E M Y C H A R T E R M I D D L E H I G H 2008

Course Agenda: Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, and Fireworks 8 Education

SYLLABUS
Web Design 1, 2 & 3

Instructor: Mrs. Shade Adetoro
Room: 104
Office Hours: 7:30-3:45 M-F
Phone: 954-330-4251
E-mail: adetoro@dadeschools.net
Website: tba

Course Materials - Course Newsletter

Course Description:

In this course, you will learn step-by-step instructions and in-depth explanations of the features of the Macromedia Web Collection. You will first learn how to get started with Dreamweaver 8 and how to develop a Web page. Then, you will work with text and graphics, links and tables. Next, you will focus on Flash 8. You will first learn how to get started with Flash and how to draw objects. Then, you will learn how to work with symbols and interactivity, how to create animations, and how to create special effects. The last section of the course covers Fireworks 8. You will first learn how to get started with Fireworks. Then, you will learn how to work with objects and how to import, select, and modify graphics.

Text/Materials:

Recommended Reading: Sherry Bishop, Jim Shuman, Barbara Waxer, The Web Collection: Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Fireworks 8 Revealed, Deluxe Education Edition, Course Technology, 2006.
Software: Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Fireworks 8, and Windows XP will be used. Another operating system may be used, but students may notice some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes.
Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. I will provide information on obtaining this material.

Teaching Methods:

Lectures/Demonstrations: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. You should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Discussion is encouraged as is student-procured, outside material relevant to topics being covered.

Assignments: Skills Reviews, Project Builders, Design Project, Portfolio Project and other projects and readings will be periodically assigned to help support and supplement material found in the lessons. These assignments may require the application of various software applications.
Quizzes: Occasional scheduled or unscheduled quizzes will be given to help ensure you stay up with assigned material.

Exams: Three exams will be given. The exams will be closed book/note and will test assigned readings and material discussed in class. Review sheets will be provided before the exam day. The final exam will not be comprehensive in nature. However, the instructor reserves the right to retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended. These items will be noted on exam review sheets.
Internet Support: Check the class Web page for additional information about the software, or to post a question about this course.

Grading:

		TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS	YOUR SCORE	FINAL LETTER GRADE	TOTAL POINTS
Chapters	Chapter 1	15		A	90% - 100%
13 @ 15 points each	Chapter 2	15		B	80% - 89%
	Chapter 3	15		C	70% - 79%
	Chapter 4	15		D	60% - 69%
	Chapter 5	15		F	Below 60%
	Chapter 6	15
	Chapter 7	15
	Chapter 8	15
	Chapter 9	15
	Chapter 10	15
	Chapter 11	15
	Chapter 12	15
	Chapter 13	15


TOTAL:		195
Bonus Exercises / CP		30
Exams
3@ 100 points each		300

Class Participation		25

TOTAL:		550

Course Policies:

Missed Classes: You are responsible for obtaining material, which may have been distributed on class days when you were absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the instructor during his office hours or other times. Missed or late quizzes cannot be made up under any circumstances but with good cause and adequate notice, an early quiz may be given. One quiz (lowest score) will be dropped at the end of the semester. There are no make-up exams (except under extreme circumstances). Students missing exams due to a pre-arranged, excused absence will be allowed to count the final as 200 points. Only official excuses will be accepted. Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that exam.

Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due. Late submission of assignments will be assessed a penalty of 10% per day. No exceptions are made.

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and or expulsion from the University. For more information, refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the University Undergraduate Catalog.

Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.

Posting of Grades: Final grades will not be posted. If you wish to have your final grade sent to you, please bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the final exam.

Course Outline

Week			Material
1	Getting Started with Dreamweaver	Explore the Dreamweaver workspace View a Web page and use Help Plan and define a Web site Add a folder and pages and set the home page Cerate and view a site map
2	Developing a Web Page	Create head content and set page properties Create, import, and format text Add links to Web pages Use the History panel and edit code Modify and test Web pages
3	Working with Text and Graphics	Create unordered and ordered lists Create, apply, and edit Cascading Style Sheets Add styles and attach Cascading Style Sheets Insert and align graphics Enhance an image and use alternate text Insert a background image and perform site maintenance
4	Working with Links	Create external and internal links Create internal links to named anchors Insert rollovers with Flash text Create, modify, and copy a navigation bar Manage Web site links
5	Working with Tables	Create a table Resize, split, and merge cells Insert and align graphics in table cells Insert text and format cell content Perform Web site maintenance
6	Review	Review
6	Exam	Exam
7	Getting Started with Macromedia Flash	Understand the Macromedia Flash workspace Open a document and play a movie Create and save a movie Work with the timeline Plan a Web site Distribute a Macromedia Flash movie
8	Drawing Objects in Macromedia Flash	Use the Macromedia Flash drawing tools Select Objects and Apply Colors Work with objects Work with text and text objects Work with layers and objects
9	Working with Symbols and Interactivity	Create symbols and instances Work with Libraries. Create buttons. Assign actions to buttons
10	Creating Animations	Create frame-by-frame animations Create motion-tweened animation Work with motion guides Create animation effects Animate text
11	Creating Special Effects	Create shape-tweened animations Create a mask effect Add sound Add scenes Create an animated navigation bar
12	Review	Review
12	Exam	Exam
13	Getting Started with Macromedia Fireworks	Understand the Fireworks work environment Work with new and existing documents Work with bitmap images Create shapes Create and modify text.
14	Working with Objects	Work with vector tools Modify multiple vector objects Modify color Apply filters to objects and text Apply a style to text
15	Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics	Work with imported files Work with bitmap selection tools Learn about selection areas Select areas based on color
16	Review	Review
16	Exam	Exam

SYLLABUS Web Design 1, 2 & 3

Developing a Web Page

SYLLABUS
Web Design 1, 2 & 3