Unit 5: Dreamweaver Introduction/Mock Web Site

Unit 5 Overview:

There are two modules in this unit. In the first module students observe a guided tour of the program and then do tutorials based on Dreamweaver skills. In the second module students apply those skills by constructing a mock web sites for a ficticious company.

Industry Skill Standards Covered in this Unit:

Critical Work Function/Key Activity:

A1: Gather data to identify customer requirements
Technical Knowledge:
Ability to identify key sources of information
Ability to identify key sources of information
Knowledge of subject matter
Employability Skills:
Ability to identify and prioritize the need for data

A2: Research content
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of sources of content
Ability to relate content to mission
Employability Skills:
Ability to apply creative thinking to new situations
Ability to examine task and technology relationship
Ability to select/obtain information relevant to the task and integrate multiple items of data

A3: Define scope of work
Technical Knowledge:
Ability to identify key sources of information
Ability to assess skill sets
Ability to assess resources required for scope of work
Employability Skills:
Ability to visualize task sequentially and identify interdependencies

B1: Develop site map and application models
Technical Knowledge:
Ability to design content structure
Knowledge of tools and techniques to create look and feel of an application/site
Knowledge of site mapping and information mapping techniques
Employability Skills:
Ability to analyze organization of information and transfer information between formats
Ability to demonstrate creative thinking process while problem solving and apply creative solutions to new situations

B3: Produce graphics and layout elements
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of various graphical applications and sources of graphic images
Knowledge of principles of layout and graphics
Ability to designe user-friendly sites and appications
Knowledge of company requirements and standards
Ability to develop aesthetically pleasing elements
Employability Skills:
Ability to mentally picture outcomes
Ability to think creatively while solving problems
Ability to judge effectiveness of graphics, animation, audio and video content
Ability to judge content and form and reconcile to overall project image

D3: Perform application maintenance
Employability Skills:
Ability to perform specified maintenance, identify problems and correct malfunctions/failures

Learner Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• locate and describe basic features and functions of Dreamweaver 4.0 workspace.
• use the Dreamweaver program to perform the basic file functions such as open, save, and preview in browser.
• apply key panels, and inspectors to a web document.
• demonstrate the benefits of creating a site folder and using the site functions to maintain a web site.
• use site functions to plan and or organize a web site.
• accurately identify critical elements of the design
• plan the design and development with appropriate level of detail and complexity
• identify, prioritize and organize the tasks appropriately
• develop a plan with the level of detail and sophistication appropriate to purpose and audience
• use Dreamweaver's features for creating and modifying tables.
• design a web document's layout in the layout view.
• discriminately use Dreamweaver's features for creating and modifying layers.
• use Dreamweaver's features for incorporating Flash elements and Java rollovers.
• create an image map using Dreamweaver 4.0

EALRs

• Reading
• The student understands and uses different skills and strategies.
• The student understands the meaning of what is read.
• The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
• Communication
• The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
• The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.

Module Titles:

• Module 1: Dreamweaver Tutorials
• Module 2: Constructing a Mock Web Site