Adobe ACA: Visual Communication using Photoshop

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Create eye catching designs and images for print and multimedia using Adobe Photoshop

Improve your digital photos with editing techniques

Save time by learning handy shortcuts and improving workflow

Easily format and save pictures for the web, pdf and other applications

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard and professionals’ choice for image editing, graphic design, photographic retouching, web development, multimedia, post-production, animation and more besides. User-friendly tools and features allow for complex tasks to be carried out quickly and easily and new users can achieve sophisticated results in a relatively short period of time. This two day course is recommended for all levels of Photoshop users with the core training delivered on tool usage and color correction. You will learn how to create and retouch digital images and manage and control your workflow for better image optimisation. Advanced users will also benefit greatly from this course with many tips and tricks to help increase productivity.

This three day course includes two introductory days plus a recap prep day to help prepare for the ACA exam. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. This course is delivered in two sections, please see below the dates for details.

Recommended for:

Anyone who uses images as part of their day to day work, for example in presentations or visualisations, as well as designers, photographers, architects, and marketing professionals. No previous experience of Photoshop is needed but you should be familiar with using a computer and Microsoft Windows for this practical hands-on course.

You will learn how to:

Combine images together to create professional presentations and publications using print, web and video.

Retouch photos and make them look more attractive and professional.

Create visualisations and save to PDF format.

Import 3D models into Photoshop, edit textures and composite them with 3D or 3D images.

Plus recap and sample exam preparation.

Other people who have done this course say:

"Excellent workshop, I learnt a lot" Gary

"An excellent day, experienced tutor and a great venue" Siaqa

"I have learnt a significant amount of new skills and knowledge through nti training that was all well organised." Keith

"Really good, told us exactly what we wanted to know relevant to our own work"

"Very enjoyable, I learnt a lot" Michael

"Very good course and tutor" Sarah

Course outline:

Day 1
Lesson		Description
1	The Photoshop interface	Creating, saving and navigating documents How to use the file browser
2	Using colours	How to choose a colour and use it in a composition
3	Type and text	How to add text to a Photoshop document and type on a path
4	Image sizing	Learn how to resize and crop your images
5	Photoshop actions	Learn how to automate your workflow using actions
6	Making selections	Understand how to make, transform and save a selection from an image
7	Retouching	Learn how to use the various retouching tools to enhance your images, and how to remove the background from an image

Day 2
Lesson		Description
1	Layer styles and layer comps	Exploit the power of layer styles to add exciting design effects
2	Correction of tone and colour	Learn how to use levels and curves to correct colour
3	Photoshop creations	Create a simple animation, a web photo gallery and a PDF presentation
4	Using brushes	Loading and using brushes and making your own
5	Using layers	How to creatively use layers in Photoshop Learn about adjustment layers and quick masks
6	Shapes	Creation of vector shapes and fill layers
7	Using the filters	Learn how to creatively use the filter gallery
8	Further techniques	Keyboard shortcuts, file formats, Q and A

Day 3
Lesson		Description
1	Setting project requirements	Demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules for images and image use Demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format Demonstrate knowledge of design principles and image composition Demonstrate knowledge of color correction using Photoshop
2	Photoshop Interface	Identify elements of the Photoshop user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions. Demonstrate knowledge of layers and masks. Demonstrate knowledge of importing, exporting, organising, and saving. Demonstrate knowledge of producing and reusing images
3	Manipulating Images	Demonstrate knowledge of working with selections and measurement Use Photoshop guides and rulers Transform images Adjust the tonal range and correct the color of an image Demonstrate knowledge of retouching and blending images Demonstrate knowledge of filters
4	Publishing Image	Demonstrate knowledge of preparing images for web, print, and video
5	Exam Preparation	Practice exam questions and ACA exam session

Further information on the Photoshop ACA and study guide can be found on the Adobe site at

http://www.adobe.com/education/instruction/ace/pdf/Visual_comm_CS4_examprep.pdf

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