Course Outline
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Overview of Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academia
- Accessing and installing Adobe software through the Creative Cloud desktop application
- Creative Cloud Libraries and collaborative features
File Management and Cloud-Based Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across various 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 techniques
- Color correction, filters, and visual effects
- Compositing images for academic posters and social media graphics
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Graphics and Logo Design
- Creating scalable vector graphics and icons
- Typography, color theory, and foundational branding concepts
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Document setup, grid systems, and master pages
- Combining text and images for flyers, reports, and academic publications
- Exporting print and digital formats for distribution
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage
- Fundamentals of video editing and timeline management
- Transitions, effects, and audio synchronization
- Creating video lectures, promotional content, and academic documentaries
Adobe After Effects: Animations and Visual Effects
- Working with layers, keyframes, and 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
- Utilizing forms, annotations, and digital signatures
- Protecting confidential academic or institutional data
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Leveraging generative AI for creating 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 Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with digital content development
- Prior experience with office productivity software
- Interest in visual communication and multimedia design
Target Audience
- Faculty and educators from the School of Commercial Engineering
- Academic content creators and instructional designers
- Institutional communication and marketing team members
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
