Course Outline
Foundations of the Adobe Creative Cloud Ecosystem
- Survey of Creative Cloud applications and their value in academic settings
- Retrieving and installing Adobe software via the Creative Cloud desktop application
- Utilizing Creative Cloud Libraries and collaborative features
Cloud-Based File Handling and Collaboration
- Saving, sharing, and synchronizing files across multiple devices
- Collaborative editing workflows and version control
- Connecting Creative Cloud with Adobe Fonts, Stock, and Libraries
Adobe Photoshop: Image Manipulation and Compositing
- Explaining layers, masks, and selection techniques
- Color grading, filter application, and effect management
- Compositing imagery for academic posters and social media visuals
Adobe Illustrator: Vector Design and Branding
- Producing scalable vector graphics and iconography
- Typography, color theory, and fundamental branding principles
- Crafting academic logos, infographics, and illustrations
Adobe InDesign: Editorial Layout and Publishing
- Document configuration, grid systems, and master page setup
- Combining text and imagery for flyers, reports, and academic publications
- Exporting print-ready and digital formats for distribution
Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Post-Production and Montage
- Core video editing principles and timeline organization
- Applying transitions, effects, and audio synchronization
- Producing video lectures, promotional material, and academic documentaries
Adobe After Effects: Animation and Visual Effects
- Managing layers, keyframes, and effect controllers
- Animating text and graphics for presentations and video introductions
- Rendering and exporting motion graphics for institutional video content
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Advanced PDF Management and Security
- Editing, merging, and structuring PDF documents
- Implementing forms, annotations, and digital signatures
- Protecting sensitive academic or institutional data
Adobe Express / Firefly: Generative AI and Social Media Creation
- Leveraging generative AI to produce graphics and marketing collateral
- Designing engaging posts and templates for institutional outreach
- Rapid content generation and branding using Adobe Express templates
Capstone Project: Integrated Academic and Institutional Assets
- Designing a unified communication project leveraging multiple Adobe tools
- Creating multimedia resources for teaching, events, or campaigns
- Presentation and critique of final project outcomes
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Basic understanding of digital content production
- Proficiency with standard office productivity suites
- Enthusiasm for visual communication and multimedia design
Target Audience
- Faculty and educators from the School of Commercial Engineering
- Academic content developers and instructional designers
- Institutional communications 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
