Expression Web 4 Essentials Certification
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Overview:
During this excellent Expression Web 4: Essentials course you will learn to use Expression Web like a pro! Learn everything you need to create attractive web pages with Expression Web 4, the ultimate tool for building, testing and deploying professional standards-based websites. This Expression Web course is taught by an expert instructor who has years of experience and tons of insider tips and tricks to share with you. With exciting new features such as SuperPreview and the SEO Checker, Expression Web 4 features powerful yet intuitive tools for building layouts, styling text and adding rich multimedia such as Windows Media video and Silverlight applications for maximum impact.
Our courses couldn’t be more convenient, the course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).
What skills will I learn?
- The basics of how web sites work
- Formatting text with Cascading StyleSheets
- Creating table-free layouts with CSS
- Adding Silverlight Video and applications
- Final website checkup and launch
Meet the instructor:
As a member of the AGI Training team, Fred led the development of the textbook that is widely used by design schools to teach Flash: Adobe Flash CS4 Digital Classroom. As the training manager at AGI, he also contributed to the development of the Dreamweaver CS4 Digital Classroom, and the Flash content for the Adobe CS4 Web Premium Desk Reference for Dummies, and has delivered Flash training to many of AGI’s prominent interactive clients. Fred works as an interactive designer in New York City.
Course outline:
- Module 01: What’s New in Expression Web 4
- Module 02: Getting Started
- Module 03: Creating Your First Pages
- Module 04: Getting Started With Css
- Module 05: Creating Page Layouts with Css: Part 1
- Module 06: Creating Page Layouts with Css: Part 2
- Module 07: Working With Tables
- Module 08: Adding Rich Media Content – Featuring Silverlight®
- Module 09: Creating Dynamic Web Templates
- Module 10: Publishing Your Site
What are the requirements?
- You must be 16 or over
- You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
- You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)
How will I be assessed?
- You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
- You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
- You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.
Certification:
Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Expression Web 4: Essentials certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.
Career Path:
This excellent Expression Web 4: Essentials course will qualify you to be a Graphic Designer. As a Graphic Designer you can work on a freelance basis or as part of an organisation. The average salary of a Graphic Designer in the UK is £21,791, and this will go up with experience (payscale.com). With this course you could fulfil any of the following roles:
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- Media Producer
- Digital Media Specialist
- Web Developer
- Web Designer
Key Features
Gain an accredited UK qualification
Access to excellent quality study materials
Learners will be eligible for TOTUM Discount Card
Personalized learning experience
One year’s access to the course
Support by phone, live chat, and email
| 1: WHAT’S NEW IN EXPRESSION WEB 4 | |||
| 1. Previewing a Site in the New Snapshot Panel | |||
| 2. Previewing a Site with the New SuperPreview | |||
| 3. Working with the New Site Add-ins | |||
| 4. Using the New SEO Reports | |||
| 2: GETTING STARTED | |||
| 1. Setting Up a New Site | |||
| 2. HTML & the Anatomy of a Web Page | |||
| 3. Navigating the Workspace | |||
| 4. Exploring Panels & Tools | |||
| 3: CREATING YOUR FIRST PAGES | |||
| 1. Creating a New Page | |||
| 2. Adding Text & Basic Formatting | |||
| 3. Adding & Adjusting Images | |||
| 4. Creating Hyperlinks between Pages within a Site | |||
| 5. Creating Bookmarks within a Page | |||
| 6. Creating Hyperlinks to E-Mail Addresses | |||
| 7. Creating Hyperlinks to Web Addresses | |||
| 8. Assigning Page Titles | |||
| 4: GETTING STARTED WITH CSS | |||
| 1. Introducing the Apply Styles & Manage Styles Panels | |||
| 2. Creating, Modifying & Applying Class Styles | |||
| 3. Creating a Type Selector | |||
| 4. Moving Styles to an External CSS File | |||
| 5. Formatting Images with CSS | |||
| 6. Formatting Hyperlinks with Pseudo Selectors | |||
| 7. Smart Formatting with Contextual Selectors | |||
| 8. Web Font & Size Considerations | |||
| 5: CREATING PAGE LAYOUTS WITH CSS: PART 1 | |||
| 1. Introducing the CSS Box Model | |||
| 2. Creating DIVs & Applying ID Styles | |||
| 3. Controlling Overflow | |||
| 4. Positioning Property & Types: Absolute vs. Relative | |||
| 5. Starting a Layout Using CSS Templates | |||
| 6. Setting Up a Header | |||
| 7. Adding Content | |||
| 8. Nesting DIVs to Finalize the Masthead | |||
| 9. Fine-Tuning the Layout Dimensions | |||
| 6: CREATING PAGE LAYOUTS WITH CSS: PART 2 | |||
| 1. Viewing Your Page in the Snapshot Panel | |||
| 2. Testing Your Pages in SuperPreview | |||
| 3. Understanding Float & Clear | |||
| 4. Styling Lists to Create a Horizontal Nav Bar | |||
| 5. Adding a Hover State to the Nav Bar | |||
| 6. Creating an Auto-Centering Layout | |||
| 7: WORKING WITH TABLES | |||
| 1. Inserting, Formatting & Modifying Tables | |||
| 2. Setting Headers, Caption & Summary | |||
| 3. Formatting Tables with Auto Format & CSS | |||
| 4. Converting CSV Text to a Table | |||
| 5. Styling Tables with CSS Class Styles | |||
| 8: ADDING RICH MEDIA CONTENT – FEATURING SILVERLIGHT® | |||
| 1. Importing Silverlight Files into Your Project | |||
| 2. Adding Windows Media® Video Files to Your Page | |||
| 3. Placing a Silverlight Application in Your Page | |||
| 9: CREATING DYNAMIC WEB TEMPLATES | |||
| 1. Starting with Dynamic Web Templates | |||
| 2. Creating Your Own Templates with Editable Areas | |||
| 3. Creating Template-Based Pages | |||
| 4. Updating Pages Attached to a Template | |||
| 10: PUBLISHING YOUR SITE | |||
| 1. Setting Up a Connection | |||
| 2. Checking Site Integrity & Using Spell Check | |||
| 3. Running the SEO & Accessibility Reports | |||
| 4. Publishing Files | |||
| 5. Credits | |||
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