Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash

Who is it for? Adult learner 19+, beginner Qualification: Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash Location: Distance Learning Start date: Ongoing Duration: 300 recommended study hours – three years' tutorial support

Create visually stunning, dynamic web pages

This Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash Web Design course comprises two parts - Understanding and Using Dreamweaver; and Understanding and Using Flash Professional.

Adobe Dreamweaver gives you the ability to build high impact, effective web pages, while Adobe Flash allows you to add a whole extra level of design animation, interactivity and dazzling special effects. By mastering both programmes you'll have what it takes to impress both an online audience and an employer.

Hone your skills with the latest software

The course comes with a copy of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (CS5.5) Web Premium - Student & Teacher Edition. Launched in spring 2011, CS5.5 includes new features designed to support content creation and publication for a range of high tech mobile devices including ebooks, tablets and mobile phones.

The two elements of this course will equip you with the skills to sit the following two Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) examinations:

1.    Web Communication using Dreamweaver
2.    Rich Media Communication using Flash

View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for the Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash Web Design Course.

Course Snapshot

• Level 3 qualification - comparable to studying at A Level or NVQ Level 3
• Leads to accredited Adobe qualifications
• Entry requirements: Art or design qualifications and some experience working with a more complicated software application are desirable
• Ten books containing seven modules and 26 assignments*
• Two exams:
  Adobe Certified Associate in Web Communication using Dreamweaver CS5
  Adobe Certified Associate in Rich Media Communication using Flash CS5
• Approximately 300 recommended study hours – as this is a distance learning course you are in complete control over how much time you commit to your studies each week
• Flexible payment options
• It is essential that you have either A PC with an operating system of Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows 7 Home Premium or higher. Mac users OSX must be 10.6 or higher

What's Included?

• Three years’ unlimited tutorial support
• Bespoke course materials written by industry experts
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (CS5.5) Web Premium (Student & Teacher Edition)
• Exam fees
• Exam booking service
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
  – the UK’s biggest online campus
• Free Career Management Centre services
• Optional access to student rewards
• Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts

*Printed course books can be ordered seperately on request

Art or design qualifications and some experience working with a more complicated software application are desirable.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

• You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
• You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
• You have a solid grasp of the English language.
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
• You are fully committed to your studies.

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements.

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

• Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan that works for you:

• 12 months at 0% APR
• 24 months at 9.9% APR
• 36 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

At the end of this Level 3 course you will be ready to take the Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver and ‘ACA in Rich Media Communication using Flash CS5’ exams which lead to Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) status.

As the scope and importance of the internet continue to grow, your skills are certain to remain in high demand. Having gained solid experience, you should be in line for a range of exciting web design and development opportunities paying £22,000 - £35,000* per annum (*Source: ITJobswatch.co.uk).

Having completed this course you can gain Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) status by becoming proficient in another Adobe software product. Alternatively you can progress to our CIW Foundations Associate (CIWF) course which will teach you how to manage the internet for businesses.

View the Adobe career progression pathway.

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) outlines Level 3 qualifications as equivalent to A Levels, denoting and recognising the ability to gain and, where relevant, apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level is appropriate for people who work independently, or in some areas supervise and train others in their field of work.

Gaining this accreditation will boost your job prospects by enhancing your CV and helping you attract the attention of potential employers. It will also show you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.