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Course Title:
Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced (Including Basic)
College:
College SA
School:
Web Design and Computer Studies
Programme Type:
College SA Programme
Partner Institute:

Not Applicable

Award Type:
Certificate
Award Issued by:
College SA
SAQA NQF Level:
Not Applicable
Membership:
Not Applicable
Course Duration:
10 – 12 months
Entrance Criteria:
Grade 10 OR Basic Literacy
AND Basic Maths
AND Read & write in English
Fees:
Click Here to request the Course Fee


WHAT IS DREAMWEAVER CS5 ADVANCED?


Dreamweaver CS5 is web design software that will allow you to design visually or in code, develop web pages that uses content management systems and you can test the browser compatibility of your website.

The Web Development feature lets you work visually or in code to create an industry-standard website and develop with content management systems.

The Creative Suite Integration feature lets you integrate any other Creative Suite program from Adobe into your website.  You can easily use content from Photoshop (for example) in your website.  The number of steps you need to take to integrate the different programs are lessened with this feature.

The Intelligent Coding Assistance feature lets you write code much more quickly than is possible without this feature.

The Integrate FLV Files feature lets you add FLV files to your website by just pointing and clicking.

Site-specific Code Hinting allows you to enhance hinting support for third party PHP libraries and CMS frameworks.

The Extended Dreamweaver Community feature lets you share your creations with a great number of people in the Dreamweaver community.  You can get help, training or just encouragement with this feature.

Integrated CMS support
lets you test your content management system frameworks.  You also have direct access to a certain page’s related files.

The Comprehensive CSS Support feature lets you develop and design websites using the CSS tools.

Support for leading technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. all comes standard in this program.  You can find all the help you need by phoning the support centre.

Adobe Browser Lab Integration
allows you to preview your webpage and local content by using many different tools to achieve exactly what you want.

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY


In order to successfully complete Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced, all of the following subjects must be completed:


The subjects from the Basic Level:

Unit 1:    Getting started


Topic A: Internet basics
A-1: Discussing the Web, HTML, and XHTML

Topic B: Project management basics
B-1: Discussing basic project management concepts
B-2: Discussing basic design considerations

Topic C: The Dreamweaver CS5 interface
C-1: Identifying interface components
C-2: Customizing your workspace
C-3: Working with the Property inspector

Topic D: Basic editing
D-1: Discussing Web page elements
D-2: Inserting and editing text
D-3: Adding an image
D-4: Previewing a page in a browser

Unit 2:    Web sites and pages

Topic A: Planning tools and design principles
A-1: Discussing planning tools
A-2: Discussing design factors and principles

Topic B: Defining and building a site
B-1: Defining a local site and exploring assets
B-2: Creating a new page
B-3: Importing text
B-4: Setting page properties

Topic C: Working with code
C-1: Working with code and code tools
C-2: Inserting special characters and spaces
C-3: Finding and replacing content and code

Unit 3: Structure and style

Topic A: Structure
A-1: Defining headings and paragraphs
A-2: Creating lists

Topic B: Cascading Style Sheets
B-1: Discussing style sheets and selectors
B-2: Creating and attaching an external style sheet
B-3: Defining element styles
B-4: Creating and applying class styles

Unit 4: Tables

Topic A: Creating tables
A-1: Creating a table
A-2: Creating a nested table

Topic B: Table structure and formatting
B-1: Selecting and formatting rows
B-2: Inserting and formatting columns and rows
B-3: Applying fixed and variable widths
B-4: Customizing table cell properties

Unit 5: Links

Topic A: Creating links
A-1: Creating a link to a page in your site
A-2: Creating and linking to a named anchor
A-3: Creating external links and e-mail links
A-4: Creating an image map

Topic B: Link styles
B-1: Applying link styles

Unit 6:    Image formats and attributes


Topic A: Working with images
A-1: Discussing image formats
A-2: Using images for text
A-3: Setting image attributes
A-4: Inserting and controlling a background image

Unit 7: Publishing

Topic A: Site checks and publishing
A-1: Discussing copyrighted works
A-2: Checking page size, download time, and spelling
A-3: Checking links and cloaking files
A-4: Using FTP to connect to a server
A-5: Uploading a site
A-6: Discussing site updates

AND

The subjects from the Advanced Level

Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A:
Internet basics
Topic B: Project management basics
Topic C: The Dreamweaver CS5 interface
Topic D: Basic editing



Unit 2: Web sites and pages
Topic A: Planning tools and design principles
Topic B: Defining and building a site
Topic C: Working with code



Unit 3: Structure and style
Topic A:
Structure
Topic B: Cascading Style Sheets



Unit 4: Tables
Topic A: Creating tables
Topic B: Table structure and formatting



Unit 5: Links
Topic A: Creating links
Topic B: Link styles



Unit 6: Image formats and attributes
Topic A: Working with images



Unit 7: Publishing
Topic A: Site checks and publishing





ASSESSMENT AND AWARD


You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced (Including Basic).

WHY SHOULD I STUDY DREAMWEAVER CS5 ADVANCED?


This is the ultimate web design software.  This program will let you create any website you want.  If you are already a web designer or if you are just starting out, this is the program to help you create your website.  Experienced web designers will find this software easy to use and new users will learn quickly.  With this program, you can create a website for your company, or you can create websites for others.  This is a great way to start your career as a web designer.

IS DREAMWEAVER CS5 ADVANCED THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?


Do this questionnaire to find out if this is the right qualification for you. Answer Yes or No.

1.    Would you like to be a web designer?
2.    Are you already a web designer?
3.    Do you need to create websites as a part of your job?
4.    Would you like to use web design in your job or company?
5.    Would you like to learn how to be a web designer to give you more job opportunities?
6.    Would you like to start you own web design company?
7.    Would you like to learn how to use Dreamweaver CS5?

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then a Certificate in Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced (Including Basic) is the right programme of study for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, perhaps you should consider registering for one of our other career skills courses.

OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:


  • SharePoint Designer Basic – Certificate
  • SharePoint Designer Basic and Advanced (Combo) – Certificates
  • Expressions for Web Basic – Certificate
  • Expressions for Web Basic and Advanced (Combo) – Certificate
  • Photoshop CS5 Basic – Certificate
  • Photoshop CS5 Basic and Advanced (Combo) – Certificate
  • Visio Professional 2003 Basic
  • Visio Professional 2003 Advanced
  • Adobe Flash CS5 Basic
  • Adobe Flash Cs5 Advanced
  • Adobe InDesign CS5 Basic
  • Adobe InDesign CS5 Advanced


Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.


INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?


If you would like to find out more about Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced (Including Basic), fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Classes?
College SA is a home study college. This means that you do not have to go to class. You study at home, on the train, at work, after hours, on your lunch break, or over weekends! This means that you save a lot of costs that classroom students have to pay. Things like travel costs and accommodation are expensive for classroom students. Obviously it is also safer to study in your own home. It also means that you can work while you study, so you can earn a salary and get your qualification at the same time.
Do I get study material from the College?
College SA includes all your books, course items and study material with your course. So unlike other colleges, we shall not give you a list of books to buy. One you have paid for the course, you are entitled to recieve all the study material you need from us. In some cases there might be recommended reading materials which the college does not provide. But this will only be materials that are not essentials to passing your course.
What is the cost of the study material?
Your study material is included in your course fees, so the college does not charge you for study material.