Course Outline
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Overview of Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academic settings.
- Downloading and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application.
- Utilizing Creative Cloud Libraries and collaboration features.
File Management and Cloud Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across multiple devices.
- Managing collaborative editing and version control.
- Integrating Creative Cloud with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries.
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage
- Mastering layers, masks, and selection techniques.
- Applying color correction, filters, and visual effects.
- Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics.
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Creation
- Creating scalable vector graphics and custom icons.
- Exploring typography, color theory, and fundamental branding concepts.
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations.
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Setting up documents, grids, and master pages.
- Combining text and images for flyers, reports, and academic publications.
- Exporting files in print and digital formats for distribution.
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage
- Understanding video editing fundamentals and timeline management.
- Implementing 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 dynamic effects.
- Animating text and graphics for presentations and video intros.
- Rendering and exporting motion content for institutional videos.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Advanced PDF Editing and Security
- Editing, merging, and organizing PDF documents.
- Leveraging forms, annotations, and digital signatures.
- Securing confidential academic or institutional data.
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Utilizing generative AI to produce graphics and marketing materials.
- Designing engaging social posts and templates for institutional communication.
- Applying branding and rapid content creation using Adobe Express templates.
Integrative Project: Institutional and Academic Materials
- Developing a unified communication project utilizing multiple Adobe tools.
- Creating multimedia assets for teaching, events, or campaigns.
- Presenting and evaluating final projects.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with digital content creation processes.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity tools.
- A keen interest in visual communication and multimedia design.
Target Audience
- Faculty members and educators from the School of Commercial Engineering.
- Academic content creators and instructional designers.
- Staff involved in 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
