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  IT Academy  —  Computer Training  —  Graphic Design  —  ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Graphic Design

 

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ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (ACA)

ACA certification is an industry-recognized credential that effectively validates one’s skills in Adobe digital-media software. Examinations are administered through Certiport, a leading provider in certification exams. Buck's is a Certiport Authorized Testing Center offering test candidates certification exams for Adobe Photoshop. Test candidates are required to purchase a voucher from certiport.com and pay a $25 per exam administration fee to the College. To schedule an exam contact Jim Nasta at james.nasta@bucks.edu 
Adobe Photoshop: Exam objectives 
   

Introduction to Photoshop CC

Whether you are a photographer, digital illustrator, graphic designer, or someone who wants to alter old family photos, you need to learn Adobe Photoshop. The Introduction to Photoshop Creative Cloud course is filled with easy-to-follow, detailed step-by-step instructions that teach you how to edit and manipulate images and create basic compositions using Photoshop in the Creative Cloud. Discover how to improve photographs by editing out flaws, correcting poor exposure, or creating a composite image using the newest techniques Photoshop has to offer. You will even learn how much fun you can have digitally painting and exploring filters and effects to create unique images. And, best of all, you need no prior artistic ability or Photoshop experience to take this course.
 

Click here for more information or to register (Introduction Course)

Intermediate Photoshop CC

Take a giant leap forward in the way you creatively and productively use Photoshop. This course explores the more advanced features of Photoshop CC including layers, layer masks, Smart Objects, and others that let you re-edit images and create templates that you can edit and use again and again.

Photoshop is the world's most popular photo-editing program. It's a fun and creative way to alter photographs and prepare them for print or the web. If you're already familiar with Photoshop, this course will help you explore the program's more advanced features.

Whether you want to use Photoshop to edit photos, design scrapbook pages, or do original artwork, this class will give you the building blocks you need. You'll take a giant leap forward in creativity and productivity—and you'll also have a lot of fun!

Click here for more information or to register (Intermediate Course)

  • ADOBE ANIMATE
  • ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
  • ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
  • DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
  • ADOBE INDESIGN
  • ADOBE LIGHTROOM
  • CERTIFICATION TESTING

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215-968-8132 itacademy@bucks.edu Gateway, Newtown

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215-968-8132 itacademy@bucks.edu Gateway, Newtown

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