For each course, you’ll be working to achieve competency in a number of areas. Gaining these competencies will help you to do well on Certification tests that you’ll take, as well as on evaluations that your instructor will do with you periodically to assess what you’ve learned.
The following sections provide information about what competencies you’ll be working towards each course, as well as what certification tests you’ll be working to pass.
Course 01 – Visual Illustration Tools
Competencies
Visual Illustration Tools List of Competencies (printable/PDF)
Certification Tests
- Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Communications using Photoshop. Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop CC Study Guide
- Adobe Certified Associate: Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator. Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator CC Study Guide.
Study Resources
For the Adobe tests, you’ll be practicing by logging into your Gmetrix.net account. When you first go to gmetrix.net, I will need to enter an access code for you. After that, you will be able to log in and practice the tests.
Here are some other study tools for those…
- View all ACA Exam Objectives
- Quizlet (You can search by subjects and practice terms, etc.)
- Here is another link to Specific Quizlet resources that can help you prepare for Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Smarterer (Search by software, test type–only 1 test allowed)
- Illustrator Prep
- Photoshop Prep
Course 02 – Digital Animation
Competencies
Digital Animation List of Competencies