Course Outline
Overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- An overview of Creative Cloud applications and their specific relevance to academic settings.
- Installing and accessing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application.
- Utilizing Creative Cloud Libraries and built-in collaboration features.
File Management and Cloud-Based Collaboration
- Storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across multiple devices.
- Managing collaborative editing and version control.
- Integrating Creative Cloud with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries.
Adobe Photoshop: Image Editing and Photomontage
- Understanding the mechanics of 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 custom icons.
- Exploring typography, color theory, and fundamental branding principles.
- Designing academic logos, infographics, and professional illustrations.
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publications
- Setting up documents, grids, and master pages.
- Integrating text and imagery for flyers, reports, and academic publications.
- Exporting content in both print and digital formats for distribution.
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing and Montage
- Mastering video editing fundamentals and timeline organization.
- 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.
- Implementing forms, annotations, and digital signatures.
- Securing confidential academic or institutional information.
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Design
- Leveraging generative AI to produce graphics and marketing materials.
- Designing engaging posts and templates for institutional communication.
- Enhancing branding and rapid content creation using Adobe Express templates.
Integrative Project: Institutional and Academic Materials
- Designing a unified communication project utilizing multiple Adobe tools.
- Developing multimedia resources for teaching, events, or marketing campaigns.
- Presentation and evaluation of final projects.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with digital content creation processes.
- Proficiency in using standard office productivity tools.
- A keen 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.
- Staff responsible for 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
