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Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphic Design and Illustration, Web Edition: Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation
- By Dena Wilson, Rob Schwartz, Peter Lourekas
- Published Mar 4, 2016 by Adobe Press. Part of the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) series.
Description
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
- Pages: 256
- Edition: 1st
- Web Edition
- ISBN-10: 0-13-439544-1
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-439544-9
This Web Edition is available for free with the purchase of Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphic Design and Illustration print book or eBook. A Web Edition is an electronic version of the book that can be accessed with any Internet connection from your account on www.peachpit.com. This Web Edition includes over 11 hours of step-by-step video tutorials and interactive review questions. As Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers, the content of the Web Edition will be updated to accommodate any changes that impact the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam. Note: Web Editions cannot be viewed on an eReader. To view this book on an eReader, please purchase an eBook.
Adobe Illustrator CC is the most popular vector illustration application available. Print and screen designers use it to create powerful artwork composed of shapes, color, and highly styled text. Learn Adobe Illustrator CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to:
- Create professional-looking logos with repeating and symmetrical patterns
- Apply graphics and logos to a 3D image
- Hand draw shapes by tracing over a photo
- Create recognizable character shapes (like a robot) from basic elements
- Build a flower arrangement from custom-made art brushes
- Generate a 3D interior room using perspective
This study guide uses more than 6 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career in digital design and graphic illustration using Adobe Illustrator 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:
- The 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
When creating the Adobe Certified Associate examination, Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for each topic. The ACA exams have proved to be highly successful around the world.
To create this new product, Peachpit and Adobe Press have joined forces with team of outstanding instructors who have a great track record getting students certified: Rob Schwartz and his colleagues at BrainBuffet.com.
What you need to use this book: Adobe Photoshop CC (2015 release) software, for either Windows or Mac OS. (Software not included.)