Photoshop Domain 5 - Publishing Digital Media

This objective covers saving and exporting documents or assets within individual layers or selections. This section contains presentations, projects, and quizzes to help you pass the Adobe Photoshop CC Certification Exam.

5.1 Prepare images for export to web, print, and video.

a. Check document for errors and project specifications.
  • Key Concepts: setting color space, resolution, pixel dimensions, metadata, etc.

5.2 Prepare images for export to web, print, and video.

a. Save in the native file format for Photoshop (.psd).
  • Key Concepts: compatibility, saving as a copy, saving locally vs. in the Cloud, etc.

b. Save in appropriate image formats for the intended purpose. 

  •  Key Concepts: file format, bit depth, color space, resolution, pixel dimensions, etc.

 c. Export project elements.

  • Key Concepts: exporting layers, exporting selections, exporting to files, exporting to libraries, metadata. etc. 

Photoshop CC Domain 5 Quiz Resources

a. Communicate visually by using the elements and principles of design and common design techniques. 

  • Key Terms: space, line, shape, form, color, texture, emphasis/focal point, unity/harmony, variety, balance, alignment, proximity, repetition, rhythm, scale, movement, negative space, gestalt, etc.

b. Identify and use common typographic adjustments to create contrast, hierarchy, and enhanced readability/legibility. 

  • Key Terms: font, size, style, color, alignment, kerning, tracking, leading, horizontal and vertical scale, line length, etc.

 c. Demonstrate knowledge of common photographic/cinematic composition terms and principles.

  • Key Terms: aspect ratio, rule of thirds, foreground, background, color, tone, contrast, framing, depth of field, field of view, white balance, etc.
Key Concepts: file format, bit depth, color space, resolution, pixel dimensions, etc.