Web Authoring Tools
  Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Be able to explain what good HTML markup is and demonstrate how to validate it.
  2. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Web color theory.
  3. Be able to identify the difference between GIF, JPEG and PNG image formats and recognize when to use each.
  4. Be able to demonstrate the ability to optimize images properly for the Web.
  5. Be able to explain the challenges of using HTML as a design tool.
  6. Be able to use tables and frames to position HTML elements.
  7. Be able to create animations for the Web.
  8. Be able to draw basic shapes for complex animations.
  9. Be able to construct Web graphics.
  10. Be able to create transparent GIFs using proper anti-aliasing techniques.
  11. Be able to utilize Photoshop layers to manage and manipulate Web graphics.
  12. Be able to position and manipulate Web page elements, including text and images.
  13. Be able to create external style sheets for Web sites.
  14. Be able to create animations for the Web.
  15. Be able to create simple GIF animations.
  16. Be able to manipulate type and create images with drawing tools for complex animations.
  17. Be able to position and manipulate Web page elements, including text and images.
  18. Be able to employ Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for Web typography.
  19. Be able to utilize Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for positioning elements.
  20. Be able to utilize and import complex animations for Web pages.
  21. Be able to slice images and Photoshop comps to create Web layouts.
  22. Be able to create animations for the Web.
  23. Be able to animate object positions and properties and edit key frames for complex animations.
  24. Be able to create complex animations.
  25. Be able to create Web pages utilizing techniques for search engine optimization.
  26. Be able to create Web pages using embedded objects.
  27. Be able to position and manipulate Web page elements, including text and images.
  28. Be able to utilize Adobe GoLive's Layer Grid and Floating Box to position Web page elements.
  29. Be able to develop a Web site using integration of CSS, web graphic optimization, GIF and complex animations and slicing.