Adobe ACA Exam Study Aids

The Adobe Photoshop CS3 ACA Study Aid helps the daunting task of studying for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification. It does this by testing your existing knowledge of Photoshop CS3 and helps you to obtain the necessary knowledge you need to pass.

Key features of the Study Aid

• Over 50 questions and solutions that cover the topics examined in the ACA exam
• Links to corresponding pages in the Photoshop CS3 (Extended) help file to enable further study.

Topics Covered

Setting project requirements
1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images.
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.

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 and image composition.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of typography.
2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of color correction.
2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of image generating devices and their resulting image types.

Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
3.1 Identify elements of the Photoshop CS3 user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
3.2 Understand key terminology of digital images.
3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of layers and masks.
3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of importing, exporting, organizing, and saving.
3.5 Demonstrate knowledge of producing and reusing images.
3.6 Demonstrate an understanding of and select the appropriate features and options required to implement a color management workflow.

Manipulating images
4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of working with selections and measurement.
4.2 Use Photoshop guides and rulers.
4.3 Transform images
4.4 Adjust the tonal range and correct the color of an image.
4.5 Demonstrate knowledge of retouching and blending images.
4.6 Demonstrate knowledge of drawing and painting.
4.7 Demonstrate knowledge of type.
4.8 Demonstrate knowledge of filters.

Evaluating digital images
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of preparing images for web, print, and video

What is an ACA?

An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) credential certifies individuals have the entry-level skills to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications using different forms of digital media.

Who is it for?

Adobe Certified Associates (ACA) is a certification program that validates the skills of talented students and job seekers.

It can be difficult to get ahead in today's market. To stand out and be noticed. More than ever, you need a clear and focused way to tell the world about your expertise. The solution? Become Adobe Certified. Adobe certification is an industry standard of excellence, and it's the absolute best way to communicate your proficiency in leading products from Adobe.