Adobe Photoshop Spring 25 Course Overview and Study Guide

Class Schedule and Important Dates

• Last Day of Normal Class: Monday, April 28
  • Includes Exam
  • Grades updated around 6 PM
• Final Exam Week: May 12-16 (invites as necessary)
• Exam Time: 2 PM
• Exam Link: Provided in class

Exam Instructions and Details

• Main Exam:
  • 13 multiple choice questions/match
  • 17 project-based tasks
  • Duration: 50 minutes
• Practice Exams:
  • Available on Gmetrix (Photoshop -> Practice exams 1, 2, or 3)
  • Should complete Practice Exam 1 last week and Practice Exam 2 this week
• If Certification Exam is Not Passed:
  • 3 practice exams in both testing and training modes will be averaged for grade
• Account Setup:
  • Have Certiport Username and Password ready
  • Ensure login works, create new if necessary

Study Guide for Certification Exam

Multiple Choice Topics

1. Resampling an Image: Changes pixel count
2. Project Goals Document: Include deadline, audience, and purpose
3. Embedding Images: Use "Place Embedded" for clients
4. Linked Files: Use "Place Linked" for auto-updates
5. Project Scope: Include sample sketches

Key Terminology

• Vector: Image composed of geometric shapes
• Rasterize: Convert image to pixels
• Bitmap: Image defined by points and curves
• Copyright: Legal rights for original work

Photoshop Tools and Features

• Eraser Tool: For nondestructive editing use Layer Mask
• Text Transparency: Change Fill value to 0%
• Vector Graphics: Found in Shapes panel
• Patterns and Brushes: Use for text filling and jitter adjustments
• Export: Use "Layers to Files" to export each layer

File Types

• PSD: Supports all Photoshop features
• JPEG: Best for still images
• PNG-8/24: PNG-8 supports 256 colors, PNG-24 supports full transparency
• TIFF: Used for cross-platform file exchange

Licenses

• Modification Prohibition: Equal Signs license type

Project Tasks

1. Nondestructive Adjustments: Use Layers Panel -> Adjustments
2. Text Effects: Select with layer panel -> FX button
3. Styles Preset: Use Styles panel
4. Blending Modes and Opacity: Available in layer panel
5. Selections and Fills: Use magic wand and modify selection
6. Content Aware Fill: Repair images without distortion

Additional Instructions

• Export for Web: Set to screenRGB
• Non-destructive Filters: Right-click and convert to smart object
• Guidelines and Positioning: Use View -> Guides

Course Setup and Intro

• Gmetrix Account Setup: Use class key (Gaspard-30324-96241)
• Software Required: Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator (optional)
• Participation Grading: Based on participation, not accuracy
• Setup File and Priorities: Ensure Gmetrix account and app are downloaded

Notes

• Invitations and updates will be announced
• Always check for updates in this living document
• For any setup or technical issues, contact the instructor

This guide compiles all necessary information for successfully navigating the Adobe Photoshop course and preparing for certification.