Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
Credential: Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
Credentialing Agency: Adobe Systems Incorporated
The Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 Exam focuses on both key and new features of Photoshop CC. The typical candidate has between 2 – 5 years’ experience using Adobe Photoshop in a digital imaging, digital publishing, and design environments. Candidates might be responsible for digital asset management, production, and execution of projects in the fields of (but not limited to): photographic art, advertising design, photojournalism, news and media production, social media, mobile, video, web, and 3-D.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Phone: (800) 833-6687
Fax: (408) 537-6000
Email: certification@adobe.com
Written Exam
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Start a Project in Photoshop
- Create new documents
- Import and open images
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Navigate and customize the user interface (UI)
- Work with panels and menus
- Use and customize workspaces
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Use tools and tool settings
- Choose an appropriate tool.
- Adjust tool settings
- Use the tools
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Create and work with layers
- Understand layer concepts
- Work with blending modes and opacity
- Use layer masks
- Apply layer styles
- Use Adjustment Layers
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Modify image dimensions
- Crop images
- Resize images
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Apply global tonal and color adjustments to images
- Adjust color and tonal levels with curves.
- Apply global adjustments by using the Camera Raw filter
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Apply local adjustments to images
- Work with tools to retouch an image
- Work with tools to adjust the tone of an image
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Work with filters
- Understand and work with filters
- Understand and work with Smart filters
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Use pixel and vector-based tools
- Understand pixel and vector tools
- Choose and apply Typekit fonts
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Create selections
- Understand available methods for creating selections
- Edit selections
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Get images out of Photoshop
- Prepare images for print
- Understand file formats when saving images
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
For more information on the Adobe Systems Incorporated testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
Additional considerations for the Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 include:
- While there are no prerequisites to sit for the exam; Adobe recommends a candidate have between 2 – 5 years’ experience using Adobe Photoshop in a digital imaging, digital publishing, and design environments.