Assessment Information Sheet

Program Concentration Area: Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation

Career Pathway:
Graphic Communications / Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
·  48.56100 Introduction to Graphics and Design
·  48.56200 Graphic Design and Production
·  48.56900 Graphic Output Processes
Credentialing Exam: / Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
·  Adobe Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS6
NOTE: Exams are offered in versions CS5 and CS4.
Testing Agency: / Certiport
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/adobe_PS.html
Exam Blueprint: / To view the competencies that will be tested on these exams, go to the following link:
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/common/documentlibrary/ACA_CS6_Photoshop_Objectives.pdf
Exam Cost: / $56.89 per exam (for any version) or $68.27 for an exam with retake.
Site License: $3,175.00 (unlimited certifications and practice exams for up to 500 users)
Duration of Exam: / 50 minutes per exam
Number of Questions: / 30-35 questions on each exam
Exam Cut-Score: / 65-75% (out of 30-35 questions)
Test Ordering Information: / To register your school as a testing center, go to the following link:
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/become_a_center.htm
Once at the above link, follow the six steps listed to begin offering Certiport certifications at your school.
Proctoring Guidelines: / Go to the following link for proctoring guidelines:
http://www.certiport.com/portal/common/documentlibrary/Administration_Policies_Guide.pdf
Testing Format: / On-line
Required Computer Software Specifications: / To see the software requirements to dispense ACA exams, go to the following link and click on Adobe Certified Associate:
http://www.certiport.com/portal/common/pagelibrary/techRequirements.htm#ACA
Test Availability: / Year round availability
Testing Agency Contact: / Administrative Support:
Name: Michael Groscost
Title: Southeastern Territory Manager
Telephone Number: 1-888-999-9830 ext. 179
Or (801) 847-3179

Certiport Technical Support: 1-888-999-9830 x451
GaDOE Contact for Credentialing: / Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email:
GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area: / Name: Carol Burke, State Program Specialist
Telephone Number: (404) 657-8308
Email:

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