Basic, ACE Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: Prerequisite or equivalent experience
Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: File types
A-1: Saving a file in Photoshop format
A-2: Saving an image for Web use
Topic B: The Photoshop environment
B-1: Exploring the Photoshop window
B-2: Organizing the workspace
B-3: Magnifying and scrolling images
B-4: Setting up guides, rulers, and grids
Topic C: Tool options and presets
C-1: Creating a tool preset
C-2: Exporting a preset
Unit 2: Image selections
Topic A: Selection techniques
A-1: Selecting rectangular and elliptical areas
A-2: Selecting with the Lasso tool
A-3: Selecting with the Quick Selection tool
Topic B: Modifying selections
B-1: Adding to and subtracting from a selection
B-2: Modifying a selection
Unit 3: Layers
Topic A: Creating layers
A-1: Creating a layer from a selection
A-2: Moving a layer to another image
A-3: Creating and filling empty layers
Topic B: Transform controls
B-1: Using the Free Transform command
B-2: Using the Warp command
Topic C: Using type layers
C-1: Adding text to an image
C-2: Adding paragraph text to an image
C-3: Creating paragraph styles
Topic D: Creating paragraph styles
D-1: Adjusting opacity
D-2: Applying layer styles
Unit 4: Basic image adjustments
Topic A: Levels adjustments
A-1: Applying an automatic Levels adjustment
A-2: Locating shadows and highlights
A-3: Setting target points with eyedroppers
Topic B: Curves adjustments
B-1: Adjusting contrast with curves
B-2: Adjusting specific tones
Unit 5: Repairing and retouching images
Topic A: Repairing image defects
A-1: Fixing red eye
A-2: Repairing defects with the Spot Healing Brush tool
A-3: Repairing large defects with the Patch tool
Topic B: Retouching images
B-1: Using the Burn tool to darken image areas
B-2: Smoothing edges with the Blur tool
B-3: Using the Content-Aware Move tool
B-4: Cloning image areas
B-5: Painting with the History Brush
Topic C: Removing image areas
C-1: Preparing an image before removing a background
C-2: Removing a complex background
C-3: Using Content-Aware Fill to delete a selection
Topic D: Painting
D-1: Specifying foreground and background colors
D-2: Sampling colors with the Eyedropper tool
D-3: Painting in an image
Topic E: Using filters
E-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: Managing files with Adobe Bridge
Topic A: Browsing files in Adobe Bridge
A-1: Importing images in Bridge
A-2: Navigating files in Adobe Bridge and Mini Bridge
A-3: Using Review Mode
Topic B: Working with metadata
B-1: Viewing and modifying metadata
B-2: Finding and filtering images in Bridge
Topic C: Organizing collections
C-1: Creating collections
Topic D: Outputting projects
D-1: Creating a contact sheet
D-2: Creating a Web gallery
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives