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 app
- Creative Cloud Libraries and collaboration features
File Management and Cloud-Based Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and syncing files across multiple devices
- Collaborative editing and version control
- Integration with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage
- Mastering layers, masks, and selections
- Color correction, filters, and visual effects
- Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Development
- Creating scalable vector graphics and icons
- Typography, color theory, and foundational branding
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Document setup, grid systems, and master pages
- Integrating text and imagery for flyers, reports, and academic publications
- Exporting print and digital formats for broad distribution
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Sequencing
- Fundamentals of video editing and timeline management
- Transitions, visual effects, and audio synchronization
- Producing video lectures, promotional content, and academic documentaries
Adobe After Effects: Animation 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
- Implementing forms, annotations, and digital signatures
- Securing sensitive 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 Future Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of digital content production
- Practical experience with office productivity software
- A genuine 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
- Institutional communication and marketing professionals
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
