Expression Blend

Overview

Let Dante get you up and running with a video tour of Layouts and Controls in Expression Blend, and then delve deeper into interface design & interactivity. Discover cool ways to create an animation and interact with 3D objects with Study365 for Microsoft Expression Blend. Once you’re comfortable with the many tools in Expression Blend, it’s time to put the software to work for you. Learn about the power of databinding, and then work with Events and Methods. Further fine-tune your skills with tips on how to reskin gadgets, design a custom layout container, and take advantage of control editing.=

Learning with Study 365 has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

Who is it for?

• Graphic designers
• Videographer
• Artists
• Business designers
• Creatives
• Designers

Course outline

This course is comprised of the following modules:

Part 01

• Module 01: A Tour of Blend
• Module 02: Working with Layouts
• Module 03: Using Control Editing
• Module 04: Creating an Animation
• Module 05: Databinding
• Module 06: Interacting with 3D Objects
• Module 07: Path Element Editing

Part 02

• Module 01: Binding a CLR Object
• Module 02: Working with Events & Methods
• Module 03: Adding Creative Touches
• Module 04: Using the about Dialog Box

Part 03

• Module 01: Reskinning Gadgets
• Module 02: Designing a Custom Layout Container
• Module 03: More on Control Editing

Part 04

• Module 01: Interacting with Design
• Module 02: Working with Event Handlers
• Module 03: Using Drawing & Visual Brushes
• Module 04: Tips & Tricks

Course Duration:

From the day you purchase the course, you will have 12 months access to the online study platform. As the course is self-paced you can decide how fast or slow the training goes, and are able to complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for Expression Blend.

Entry Requirement:

Learners must be age 16 or over and should have a basic understanding of the English Language, numeracy, literacy, and ICT.

 Career Path:

• Graphic design
• Videography
• Art and design
• Business design

Presenter Information:

Dante Gagne is and has been an active member of Expression Blend since its first breakthrough. He is currently the only person teaching the training classes Microsoft offers to its own developers and designers. Additionally, Dante also creates and records materials to help field agents provide the most thorough and comprehensive lessons. Dante’s extensive background and teaching experience makes him a very knowledgeable and reliable trainer.

Course Curriculum FREE INTRODUCTION Part 01 1: A TOUR OF BLEND 2: WORKING WITH LAYOUTS 3: USING CONTROL EDITING 4: CREATING AN ANIMATION 5: DATABINDING 6: INTERACTING WITH 3D OBJECTS 7: PATH ELEMENT EDITING Part 02 1: BINDING TO A CLR OBJECT 2: WORKING WITH EVENTS & METHODS 3: ADDING CREATIVE TOUCHES 4: USING THE ABOUT DIALOG BOX Part 03 1: RESKINNING GADGETS 2: DESIGNING A CUSTOM LAYOUT CONTAINER 3: MORE ON CONTROL EDITING Part 04 1: INTERACTING WITH DESIGN 2: WORKING WITH EVENT HANDLERS 3: USING DRAWING & VISUAL BRUSHES 4: TIPS & TRICKS Course Reviews