Independent Study for
Certification - Adobe Certified
Expert
Course Outcome Summary
Information
Credits
0
Organization
Hartford Union High School
Mission/Description
Mission Statement: Our mission is to prepare all students to build a knowledge base of business and
marketing skills and attitudes, and to apply those skills and attitudes in a constantly changing world in
order to be competent, productive and successful workers.
Course Description: This course will allow students to specialize in a specific area of computer
concentration and work towards receiving an industry-recognized certification in either software or
networking through Microsoft. Students will prepare for certification via hands-on exercises, online
tutorials, and individual instruction from the instructor. Students who pass the certification exam may
earn Honors credit. Students enrolled in this course can also receive credit through Moraine Park
Technical College.
Goals
Learner may include his/her Adobe Certified Expert Certfiicate in his/lher e-portfolio.
Core Abilities
Analyze divergent views to resolve conflicts.
Assess personal goals, values, and motivations.
Assume responsibility for own actions.
Balance a lifestyle that is safe and healthy.
Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Devise solutions to complex problems.
Initiate positive leadership skills.
Integrate self awareness and attitudes appropriate in diverse social situations.
Organize data into useable forms.
Utilize appropriate behaviors and attitudes in the work environment.
Utilize technology to improve efficiency.
Competencies, Linked Standards, Objectives and
Performance Standards
1.
Using the work area.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Low
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
Learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Configure workspaces.
2.
b.
Save workspaces.
c.
Load workspaces.
d.
Create a layer comp by using Layer Comps palette.
e.
Manage libraries by using the Preset Manager.
f.
Describe the functionality provided from the status bar and the tool options bar.
Importing, exporting, and saving.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Import files by using the Place command.
b.
Manipulate files by using the Place command.
c.
Import RAW files from a digital camera.
d.
Given a file format, explain when you would use the format in Photoshop. (file formats
include: PSD, PDF, TIFF, EPS, PEG, GIF, PNG)
e.
Explain when to rasterize and when not to rasterize vector data.
f.
Describe the functionality provided by the File Browser.
3.
Working with selections.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Difficulty: High
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Given a scenario, choose the correct tool to create a selection.
4.
b.
Modify selections by using a tool or command.
c.
d.
Explain how feathering affects selections.
Explain how to work with Alpha channels to save or modify a selection.
e.
Explain how to create and modify a temporary mask by using the Quick Mask
command.
Creating and using layers.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets and Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Use the appropriate tools and commands to create and manage layers.
5.
b.
Edit layers by using the editing, vector, and painting tools.
c.
Use the appropriate tools and commands to create and modify clipping masks, vector
masks, layer masks, and layer sets.
d.
Apply blending modes to layers and layer sets.
e.
Create layer styles.
f.
Given a mask, describe the functionality and when you would use the mask. (masks
include vector and raster)
Using channels.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: High
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Given a channel, describe the channel, and explain when you would use it. (channels
include: Alpha, color and spot)
b.
6.
Explain how to create, manage, and use channels.
Managing color.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: High
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Discuss the color management workflow process that is used in Adobe Photoshop.
(topics include: ICC profiles, profiling devices, color management engine, color
numbers)
7.
b.
Describe the difference between assigning and converting to ICC profiles.
c.
d.
Configure color settings by using the Color Settings dialog box.
Explain the purpose of and how to use the Proof Setup command.
e.
Discuss the relationship between color gamut and rendering intents.
Adjusting images.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Synthesis
Difficulty: High
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Analyze a histogram and explain changes that should be made to expand the dynamic
range of an image.
b.
Explain how to adjust the tonal range of an image by using and adjustment layer.
c.
Explain how to adjust the tonal range of an image using options from the Image >
Adjustments menu.
d.
Given an option on the Auto Color Correction Options dialog box, explain the purpose
of the option.
e.
Discuss issues associated with changing the size and resolution of images.
f.
8.
Given an option on the Shadow/Highlight dialog box, explain the purpose of the option.
Drawing and editing.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Create shape layers and paths by using the Pen and Shape tools.
9.
b.
c.
Select and modify paths.
Save paths.
d.
Export paths.
e.
Transform paths by using the Transform tools.
Painting.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Paint objects by suing a specific tool. (tools include: Brush, History Brush, Art History,
Pencil, Eraser).
10.
b.
Given an option from the Brushes palette, explain the pr=uprose of that option. (options
include: tip shape, brush presets, shape dynamics, air brush).
c.
Create patterns.
d.
Use patterns.
e.
Create Gradients.
f.
Use Gradients.
Retouching.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Modify an image by using filters. (filters include: Unshape Mask, Gaussian Blur,
Despeckle, Noise)
b.
11.
Retouch an image by using a specific tool. (tools include: Healing Brush, Patch, Color
Replacement, Clone STamp, Dodge, Burn)
Digital camera and video support.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
List the options provided by Camera Raw features.
b.
Describe the options provided by Camera Raw features.
c.
12.
Explain the functionality provided by having non-square pixel support.
Working with automation.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Application
Difficulty: High
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Create an action by using options in the Action palette.
13.
b.
Play an action by using the Batch command including using File Browser as the source.
c.
Explain the use and options for commands from the Automate menu.
Working with type.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Difficulty: High
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Given a palette, explain options for types used in Photoshop. (palettes include Character
and Paragraph: options include kerning, justification, alignment, anti-alising,
multilingual dictionaries)
14.
b.
Crete, enter, and edit type by using a type tool (type tools include: Horizontal Type,
Vertical Type, Horizontal Type Mask, Vertical Type Mask)
c.
Create text on a path.
d.
Modify text on a path.
Outputting to print.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Important
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Given a scenario, select and explain when to use a specific Print command. (Print
commands include: Print One Copy, Print Preview, Print)
15.
b.
Describe the options available for outputting to print in the OUtput and Color
management pop-up menus in the Print dialog box.
c.
Discuss issues associated with printing duotones.
Outputting for the Web.
Properties
Domain: Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Importance: Essential
Performance Standards
o
learner meets the Adobe Certified Expert Program certification requirements.
Learning objectives
a.
Given a scenario, choose the appropriate file format to optimize images for the Web.
b.
Create transparent and matted images by using the Save for WEb command.
c.
Explain how slices can be used to optimize images for the Web. (options include: layer
based, user based, linking slices for optimization)