Microsoft Expression Design - Level 1

Duration: 8 hours

Overview:

In this course, students will learn to use Microsoft Expression Design by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos. Students will also create brochures, user interface elements, and animation graphics.

Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for designers who want to use Microsoft® Expression® Design to create elements for both the Web and desktop application user interface.

At Course Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - start using Expression Design. - design and create graphics. - format graphical objects. - enhance graphics. - create a print brochure. - create user interface elements. - design animation graphics. - set output options.

Prerequisite Comments:
A basic understanding of graphic design file formats and common design tools is recommended.
 
Outline:    

Lesson 1: Getting to Know Expression Design    
Explore the Expression Design Interface
Create a New Document
Use Expression Design Help    

Lesson 2: Designing Graphics    
Draw Graphical Objects
Use Palettes
Position Graphical Objects  

Lesson 3: Formatting Graphics    
Edit Paths
Work with Layers
Edit Text Objects
Transform Objects
Work with Bitmap Objects    

Lesson 4: Enhancing Graphics    
Apply Live Effects
Apply Custom Palettes    

Lesson 5: Creating a Print Brochure    
Create a Logo
Add Content
Finalize the Brochure 

Lesson 6: Creating User Interface Elements    
Create a Web Banner
Create Interactive Buttons
Create Desktop User Interface Elements 

Lesson 7: Designing Animation Graphics    
Design Animation Characters
Design Background Graphics    
Lesson 8: Setting Output Options    
Set Print Options
Set Export Options