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Adobe Visual Communication using Photoshop CS4

This two day course is suited for beginners aiming to pass the ACA certification. It covers all the relevant topics as described below and includes a practice exam with sample questions as well as the Adobe Photoshop CS4 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques book. You can then take the exam at your nearest testing centre.

Course Outline

1.0 Setting Project Requirements

1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing image(s).
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules for images and image use.
1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of project management tasks and responsibilities.
1.4 Communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design plans.

2.0 Identifying Design Elements When Preparing Images

2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of design principles, elements, and image composition.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of typography.
2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of color correction using Photoshop CS4.
2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of image-generating devices, their resulting image types, and how to access resulting images in Photoshop.

3.0 Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4

3.1 Identify elements of the Photoshop CS4 user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of layers and masks.
3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of importing, exporting, organizing, and saving.
3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of producing and reusing images.
3.5 Demonstrate an understanding of and select the appropriate features and options required to implement a color management workflow.