The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Adobe Photoshop exam, designated as AD0-E727, covers a comprehensive range of topics related to core Photoshop functionalities, including image manipulation, color correction, layer management, selection techniques, filters, retouching, automation tools, and basic design principles; essentially focusing on the skills needed to perform professional-level photo editing tasks in Adobe Photoshop.
Key areas covered in the AD0-E727 exam:
- Image Basics:
- Understanding image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF)
- Image resolution and pixel dimensions
- Color modes (RGB, CMYK, Lab)
- Basic image adjustments (brightness, contrast, saturation)
- Selection Tools and Techniques:
- Marquee tools (rectangular, elliptical, single row/column)
- Lasso tools (polygonal, magnetic)
- Quick Selection tool
- Refining selections
- Layers and Layer Operations:
- Creating, duplicating, and deleting layers
- Layer blending modes
- Layer masks
- Adjustment layers (levels, curves, hue/saturation)
- Color Correction and Adjustment:
- Levels adjustment
- Curves adjustment
- Color balance
- Selective color adjustment
- Vibrance
- Filters and Effects:
- Blur filters (Gaussian Blur, Motion Blur)
- Sharpen filters (Unsharp Mask)
- Artistic filters
- Texture filters
- Lens correction
- Retouching Techniques:
- Healing Brush
- Patch tool
- Red Eye tool
- Frequency separation
- Dodge and Burn
- Text and Typography:
- Creating text layers
- Font selection
- Text formatting (alignment, kerning, tracking)
- Applying text effects
- Shapes and Vector Graphics:
- Creating and manipulating shapes
- Using the Pen tool
- Path operations
- Automation and Workflows:
- Actions
- Batch processing
- Guides and rulers
- Smart Objects
Important points to remember:
- The exam may include questions on both basic and advanced Photoshop features, depending on the difficulty level.
- Practical application of Photoshop skills is often tested through scenario-based questions.
- Familiarize yourself with the Photoshop interface and keyboard shortcuts to optimize your exam performance.
Knowledge Domains covered
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Section 1: Theme Management (10%)
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Section 2: Layout XML & Templates (22%)
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Section 3: Styles (12%)
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Section 4: JavaScript (36%)
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Section 5: Customizing the Admin Panel, Page Builder and Optimizations (20%)
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