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Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem

  • Overview of Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academic work
  • Accessing and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop app
  • Using Creative Cloud Libraries and collaboration features

File Management and Cloud Collaboration

  • Storing, sharing, and syncing files across multiple devices
  • 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 tools
  • Applying color correction, filters, and effects
  • Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics

Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Creation

  • Creating scalable vector graphics and icons
  • Understanding typography, color theory, and branding fundamentals
  • Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations

Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications

  • Setting up documents, grids, and master pages
  • Integrating text and images for flyers, reports, and academic publications
  • Exporting content in print and digital formats for distribution

Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage

  • Video editing fundamentals 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 visual effects
  • Animating text and graphics for presentations and video intros
  • Rendering and exporting motion graphics 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
  • Implementing branding and rapid content creation with Adobe Express templates

Integrative Project: Institutional and Academic Materials

  • Designing a unified communication project utilizing multiple Adobe tools
  • Developing multimedia materials for teaching, events, or campaigns
  • Presenting and evaluating final projects

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic familiarity with digital content creation
  • Experience using office productivity software
  • Interest in visual communication and multimedia design

Audience

  • Faculty members and educators from the School of Commercial Engineering
  • Academic content creators and instructional designers
  • Institutional communication and marketing staff
 35 Hours

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