Course Outline
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Overview of Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academic settings
- Accessing and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application
- Creative Cloud Libraries and collaborative functionalities
File Management and Cloud Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and syncing files across multiple devices
- Collaborative editing workflows and version control management
- Integrating Creative Cloud with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage
- Understanding layers, masks, and selection techniques
- Color correction, filter application, and special effects
- Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Creation
- Creating scalable vector graphics and icon designs
- Typography, color theory, and fundamental branding principles
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and vector illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Document setup, grid systems, and master page configuration
- Integrating text and imagery for flyers, reports, and academic publications
- Exporting print-ready and digital formats for distribution
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage
- Fundamentals of video editing and timeline management
- Transitions, visual effects, and audio synchronization techniques
- 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 introductions
- Rendering and exporting motion content for institutional videos
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Advanced PDF Editing and Security
- Editing, merging, and organizing PDF documents
- Utilizing forms, annotations, and digital signature features
- Securing confidential academic or institutional data
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Leveraging generative AI to create graphics and marketing materials
- Designing engaging social 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 utilizing multiple Adobe tools
- Developing multimedia materials for teaching, events, or marketing campaigns
- Presentation and assessment of final projects
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with creating digital content
- Experience with standard office productivity suites
- A keen interest in visual communication and multimedia design
Target Audience
- Faculty 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
