Course Outline
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Overview of Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academia
- Accessing and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application
- Creative Cloud Libraries and collaboration capabilities
File Management and Cloud Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across multiple devices
- Collaborative editing and version control
- Integration with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage
- Understanding layers, masks, and selection techniques
- Color correction, applying filters, and adding effects
- Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Creation
- Creating scalable vector graphics and icons
- Typography, color theory, and branding fundamentals
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Document setup, grid systems, and master pages
- Integrating text and images for flyers, reports, and academic publications
- Exporting print and digital formats for distribution
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage
- Fundamentals of video editing and timeline management
- Applying transitions, effects, and audio synchronization
- Producing video lectures, promotional content, and academic documentaries
Adobe After Effects: Animations and Visual Effects
- Working with layers, keyframes, and effects
- Animating text and graphics for presentations and video introductions
- Rendering and exporting motion content for institutional videos
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Advanced PDF Editing and Security
- Editing, combining, and organizing PDF documents
- Utilizing forms, annotations, and digital signatures
- Securing confidential academic or institutional information
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Leveraging generative AI to create graphics and marketing materials
- Designing engaging posts and templates for institutional communication
- Branding and rapid content creation using Adobe Express templates
Integrative Project: Institutional and Academic Materials
- Designing a cohesive communication project using multiple Adobe tools
- Developing multimedia materials for teaching, events, or campaigns
- Presentation and assessment of final projects
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of digital content creation
- Familiarity with office productivity applications
- An interest in visual communication and multimedia design
Target Audience
- Faculty members and educators affiliated with the School of Commercial Engineering
- Academic content creators and instructional designers
- Staff responsible for institutional communication and marketing
Testimonials (3)
What I liked most about the training was the technical color and video performance theory session. It helped me clearly understand the reasoning behind key production decisions, such as why specific frame rates are chosen for different types of videos and how particular color spaces impact visual quality and performance. Having this theoretical foundation made the technical concepts more meaningful and easier to apply in practical scenarios.
Jason Lee
Course - Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Animate, and Character Animator) for Beginners
Marko was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained in a very clear way. He also brought so many use cases, examples from his broad experience and was super interactive with us.
Delia Roxana Isfan-Stan
Course - Adobe Acrobat: PDF Creation and Editing
Marko’s openness to answer all our questions
