CSS Intermediate with Dreamweaver

Cost:

$595.00 (Online Class - Lodestone Live)
$795.00 (Lodestone Training Center)

Time: 10 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Length: 2 day class
Type: Instructor-led

Course Description:

CSS Intermediate is for any web designer or developer that wants to extend their knowledge beyond the basics of CSS. Learn how to properly plan and deploy your CSS, master both fluid and fixed CSS based layouts, style advanced site navigation, and master techniques such as image replacements and dealing with browser inconsistencies.

Learning Objectives:

After taking this class you will be able to:

• Understand CSS code structure
• Master the box model
• Work with images
• Use new CSS3/HTML 5 features
• Create sophisticated layouts with CSS
• Use hacks and work arounds to get your content to look smashing!

Target Audience:

This class is great for web designers who understand CSS but are looking for a deeper understanding of their craft. Make your layouts work for you!

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Foundation CSS

• Code structuring
• Document types
• DOCTYPE switching
• Validation
• Selector review
• Advanced Selectors
• Child and adjacent selectors
• Attribute selectors
• Style planning & deployment
• Sheet organization

Lesson 2: Visual Formatting

• Box model review
• IE/Win specifics
• Positioning review
• Relative positioning
• Absolute positioning
• Working with Floats

Lesson 3: Working with Images

• Background images
• Customizing box edges
• Drop shadows

Lesson 4: Styling Links & Navigation

• Customizing style links
• Rollover effects
• CSS-based tool tips
• List styling
• Creating vertical & horizontal nav bars
• “Sliding Door” tabbed navigation
• Remote rollovers

Lesson 5: Forms & Tabular data

• Table formatting
• Form layout
• Aiding accessibility with CSS
• Complicated form structuring

Lesson 6: Layout

• Centering page designs
• Creating Float-based layouts
• Fixed width layouts
• List styling
• Fluid layouts
• Elastic-liquid hybrid layouts
• Creating faux columns

Lesson 7: Hacks & Filters

• Using hacks wisely
• Filtering browser specific style sheets
• Common hack issues
• Common bug fixes

There are currently no public classes scheduled dates for this class. To schedule a private class, please call us toll free at 866-665-9441.

Please note, assigned instructor may change. Lodestone confirms instructor schedules two weeks prior to class date.

*Classes are online via Lodestone Live and at a Lodestone training center.
The only time that a class will cancel is either if there is a power failure or other major disruption in service.