Length: 2 Days

OVERVIEW

Designing graphics for the Web takes refined skill. This course is geared for individuals who have already been creating Web graphics, but are interested in learning power tips and tricks and looking for attractive, highly visual results.

It can be done, but it takes a patient and fine hand. Using the techniques in this course, attendees will learn to create effective visual designs that never compromise speed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This 2-day hands-on workshop is an excellent choice for graphic designers who are interested in learning to produce great Web graphics, and for anyone currently involved in building Web sites. A familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a must.

OUTLINE

  • GIGO: The First Rules of Great Graphics
  • Scanning Techniques
  • Choosing Effective File Formats
  • Defining Palettes
  • Progressive Rendering
  • Transparency
  • Working with Type
  • Stock Art and Illustration
  • Adding Effects
  • Using Specialty Filters
  • Digital Watermarks
  • Designing Backgrounds
  • Buttons and Icons
  • Creating Awesome Spot Art
  • Using Photoshop to Design and Render Site Graphics
  • Batch Processing Files
  • Survey of Related Software and Support Utilities

HANDS-ON LAB

Students will design a variety of Web graphics employing the techniques described in this course.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

An author, instructor, and Web designer, Molly E. Holzschlag brings her irrepressible enthusiasm to books, classrooms, and Web sites. Honored as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women on the Web by Webgrrls, San Francisco, Molly has spent an almost unprecedented decade working in the online world. She has written and contributed to more than ten books about the Internet and, in particular, the Web. In addition to her numerous books about the Web, she is a contributing columnist to Microsoft’s SiteBuilder Network, C\Net’s Builder.Com, ThirdAge.com, webtechniques.com, and IBM’s Developerworks.com. Molly also managed the Web Design Community on MSN. She holds a B.A. in communications and writing, and a M.A. in media studies from the New School for Social Research.