Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS120DG   20056-20075 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/05
CIS120DG 20056-20075 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Computer Graphics: Macromedia Fireworks
Use of graphics software to create and edit vector and bitmap (raster) graphics. Creation and manipulation of paths and special effects. Covers slices, buttons, pop-up menus, navigation bars, and animations for use in web sites.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: BPC120DG
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS120DG   20056-20075 Computer Graphics: Macromedia Fireworks
1. Contrast vector and bitmap (raster) graphics. (I)
2. Use the layers and tool panels. (I)
3. Show and edit rulers, grids, and guides in order to position items with precision. (I)
4. Create and edit text objects. (II)
5. Create and manipulate vector graphics using appropriate editing and selecting tools. (III)
6. Create and edit vector paths. (IV)
7. Create and manipulate bitmap graphics using appropriate editing and selecting tools. (V)
8. Apply effects, textures, and patterns to graphics. (VI)
9. Create hotspots and rollovers using alternate text, effects, patterns, and textures for web publishing. (VII)
10. Create and edit buttons, navigation bars, and pop-up menus. (VII)
11. Slice complex images into sections. (VII)
12. Create animations. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CIS120DG   20056-20075 Computer Graphics: Macromedia Fireworks
    I. Computer Graphics
        A. Vector and bitmap (raster) graphics
        B. Layers and tool panels
        C. Rulers, guides, and grids
        D. Import and edit graphics
      II. Text Objects
          A. Create and edit
          B. Attach to a path
        III. Vector Graphics
            A. Drawing tools
            B. Create and edit
            C. Group objects
          IV. Vector Paths
              A. Vector path concept
              B. Create and edit
              C. Combine paths
            V. Bitmap (Raster) Graphics
                A. Drawing tools
                B. Create and edit
                C. Pixel tools
              VI. Special Effects
                  A. Sharpness and contrast
                  B. Patterns
                  C. Masking
                  D. Styles
                  E. Cropping
                VII. Web Features
                    A. File formats for web publishing
                    B. Hotspots
                    C. Buttons
                    D. Rollovers
                    E. Slices
                    F. Pop-up menus
                    G. Navigation bars
                    H. Symbols and instances of symbols
                  VIII. Animation
                      A. Frame-by-frame
                      B. Tweening
                      C. Optimization
                      D. Export
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