Course Outline
Overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Introduction to Creative Cloud applications and their relevance to academic settings
- Accessing and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application
- Utilizing Creative Cloud Libraries and collaboration features
File Management and Cloud-Based Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across multiple devices
- Collaborative editing workflows and version control
- Integrating Creative Cloud with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage Techniques
- Managing layers, masks, and selections
- Applying 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
- Applying typography, color theory, and branding fundamentals
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publication Design
- Setting up documents, grids, and master pages
- Combining 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
- Fundamentals of video editing and timeline management
- Implementing transitions, 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
- Utilizing forms, annotations, and digital signatures
- Securing confidential academic or institutional data
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Leveraging generative AI to produce graphics and marketing materials
- Creating engaging posts and templates for institutional communication
- Branding and rapid content creation using Adobe Express templates
Integrative Project: Institutional and Academic Materials
- Developing a unified communication project using multiple Adobe tools
- Creating multimedia materials for teaching, events, or campaigns
- Presenting and evaluating final projects
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with creating digital content
- Experience with office productivity suites
- An interest in visual communication and multimedia design
Target Audience
- Faculty members and educators affiliated with the School of Commercial Engineering
- Academic content creators and instructional designers
- Institutional communication and marketing teams
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
