Course Outline
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
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