Adobe® Fireworks® CS5
Course Specifications
Course number: 084393
Course length: 2.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will use Adobe Fireworks CS5 to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, create and assign rollover effects, and create multiple pages for the web.

Target Student: This course is intended for students looking to learn and use the features and functions of Adobe Fireworks CS5.

Prerequisites: Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders and launching programs. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and more. Students should be familiar with web terminologies. 
Hardware Requirements
•	1 GHz Pentium-class processor or faster
•	Minimum 512 MB of RAM
•	10 GB of available hard-disk space or larger
•	CD-ROM drive
•	Mouse or other pointing device
•	1024 x 768 resolution monitor recommended
•	Internet access (see your local network administrator)
•	Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Adobe® Fireworks® CS5
•	Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0 or higher
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	get acquainted with Adobe Fireworks CS5.
•	create shapes in a document.
•	create vector paths.
•	insert and manipulate text in a Fireworks document.
•	work with bitmap graphics.
•	enhance the objects in a drawing.
•	work with pages in a document.
•	create hotspots for images and link the images to web pages.
•	create web elements.
•	finalize a document.
•	organize creative assets using Adobe Bridge.
Course Content
Lesson 1: The Adobe® Fireworks® CS5 Environment

Topic 1A: The Adobe Fireworks CS5 Interface 
Topic 1B: Customize the Interface 
Topic 1C: Use Fireworks Help 
Topic 1D: Explore the Adobe® Bridge® Workspace 
Lesson 2: Creating Shapes in a Document

Topic 2A: Create a Document 
Topic 2B: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics 
Topic 2C: Draw Basic Shapes 
Topic 2D: Save a Document 
Lesson 3: Creating Vector Paths

Topic 3A: Draw Paths 
Topic 3B: Modify Paths 
Lesson 4: Working with Text

Topic 4A: Insert Text 
Topic 4B: Make Text to Flow on a Path 
Topic 4C: Convert Text to Paths 
Topic 4D: Import Text 
Topic 4E: Insert Special Characters 
Lesson 5: Working with Bitmap Graphics

Topic 5A: Import and Resize Bitmap Graphics 
Topic 5B: Edit Bitmap Graphics 
Lesson 6: Enhancing Objects

Topic 6A: Align Objects 
Topic 6B: Modify Vector Graphics 
Topic 6C: Work with Vector Graphics Color 
Topic 6D: Format Text with Styles 
Topic 6E: Apply Live Filters to Objects 
Lesson 7: Working with Pages

Topic 7A: Generate Pages 
Topic 7B: Create Layers 
Lesson 8: Working with Hotspots

Topic 8A: Create Hotspots 
Topic 8B: Add Links to Hotspots 
Lesson 9: Creating Web Elements

Topic 9A: Create Symbols 
Topic 9B: Create States 
Topic 9C: Slice an Object 
Topic 9D: Apply Rollover Effects 
Lesson 10: Finalizing Documents

Topic 10A: Check a Document for Spelling Errors 
Topic 10B: Optimize Images 
Topic 10C: Export a Document 
Lesson 11: Organizing Assets Using Adobe Bridge

Topic 11A: Customize the Adobe Bridge Workspace 
Topic 11B: Append Metadata to Assets