Basic, ACE Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: Windows XP: Basic or equivalent experience
Unit 1 : Getting started
Topic A: File types
A-1: Identifying attributes of raster and vector graphics
Topic B: The Photoshop environment
B-1: Exploring the Photoshop window
B-2: Organizing Photoshop palettes
B-3: Magnifying and scrolling images
B-4: Managing files with Adobe Bridge
Topic C: Getting help
C-1: Using the Adobe Help Viewer
C-2: Using “How to” topics
Unit 2 : Working with image selections
Topic A: Selection techniques
A-1: Selecting rectangular and elliptical areas
A-2: Selecting with the Lasso tool
A-3: Saving and loading a selection
A-4: Selecting polygonal areas
A-5: Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
A-6: Adjusting Magnetic Lasso tool settings
A-7: Selecting with the Quick Selection tool
A-8: Selecting with the Magic Wand tool
Topic B: Modifying selections
B-1: Adding to and subtracting from a selection
B-2: Modifying a selection
B-3: Moving a selection
B-4: Using the Refine Edge dialog box
Unit 3 : Working with layers
Topic A: Creating layers
A-1: Creating a layer from a selection
A-2: Moving a selection to another image
A-3: Creating and filling empty layers
Topic B: Modifying layers
B-1: Working with multiple layers
B-2: Transforming layers
Topic C: Using Type layers
C-1: Adding text to an image
C-2: Adding paragraph text to an image
C-3: Formatting text
Topic D: Using layer effects
D-1: Adjusting opacity
D-2: Applying layer blending modes
D-3: Applying layer styles
Unit 4 : Adjusting images
Topic A: Image modes
A-1: Identifying image mode attributes
A-2: Specifying an image mode and undoing changes
Topic B: Hue/Saturation adjustments
B-1: Colorizing an image
B-2: Adjusting hue and saturation
Topic C: Levels adjustments
C-1: Creating a Levels adjustment layer
C-2: Modifying a Levels adjustment layer
C-3: Creating a clipped adjustment layer
Unit 5 : Retouching images
Topic A: Repairing image defects
A-1: Fixing red eye
A-2: Cloning image areas
A-3: Repairing small defects by using the Spot Healing Brush tool
A-4: Repairing medium-sized defects by using the Healing Brush tool
A-5: Repairing large defects by using the Patch tool
Topic B: Painting
B-1: Specifying foreground and background colors
B-2: Sampling colors with the Eyedropper tool
B-3: Painting in an image
Topic C: Using the Background Eraser
C-1: Preparing an image before removing a background
C-2: Removing a complex background
Topic D: Using filters
D-1: Applying filters
Unit 6 : Resizing images
Topic A: Image resolution
A-1: Viewing an image’s resolution
A-2: Resizing an image without resampling
A-3: Resampling an image
Topic B: Image canvas size
B-1: Cropping an image
B-2: Changing the canvas size
Unit 7 : Preparing finished images
Topic A: Images for Web use
A-1: Saving an image for Web use
Topic B: Images for print use
B-1: Flattening image layers
B-2: Adding metadata in Photoshop
B-3: Adding metadata and keywords in Bridge
B-4: Saving in TIFF format
Topic C: Outputting images
C-1: Printing an image
C-2: Printing an image multiple times on a page
C-3: Creating a multi-image PDF file
Appendix A : ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives