Learn Adobe Photoshop CC for Visual Communication (2^nd Ed.) Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Series

As the most popular image-editing application on the market today, Adobe Photoshop is an indispensable part of any creative designer?s toolkit. Mastering Photoshop for photo retouching or general design work should be the first step on your path to a career in the visual design field. Learn Adobe Photoshop CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to:

• Fix common problems with photographs
• Colorize black and white photos
• Design eye-catching invitations and fliers
• Create fantastic composite images by combining elements from different photos
• Design your own wallpaper for your computer or phone

This study guide uses more than 13 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career in visual design using Adobe Photoshop CC. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market.

Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book?s ?Getting Started? section to unlock access to:

•  Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates
• Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book

• 1 Meet Photoshop CC
• 2 Fast Photo Fixes
• 3 Restoring and Colorizing Damaged Photos
• 4 Event Flyer
• 5 Myths and Monsters
• 6 Digital Decorating
• 7 Publishing Awesome
• 8 Working with Insiders
• 9 Leveling Up with Design
• 10 Working with Outsiders

Rob Schwartz is an award-winning teacher with more than 20 years experiencein technical education. He is a popular speaker at state, local, and national conferences, and often presents on teaching strategies for Adobe products such as Photoshop and Illustrator. His focus on industry certifications and problem-based learning strategies are the secrets to his success. Rob holds several Adobe Certified Associate certifications and is also an Adobe Certified Instructor. As an Adobe Education Leader Rob won the prestigious Impact Award from Adobe, and in 2010 Rob was the first worldwide winner of the Certiport Adobe Certified Associate Championship and recognized as the #1 Instructor Worldwide by Certiport. Find out more about Rob at his online curriculum website brainbuffet.com.

• Leading instructors prepare learners for a career in photography and graphic design and for the Adobe Certified Associate Exam.
• Covers all of the objectives of the latest Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Certified Associate Exam.
• Web Edition product uses video instruction with supporting text to teach Photoshop skills and prepare you for the ACA exam--available in print and digitally.