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Student Survival Guide: Adobe

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) is a software package of creative tools such as Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Acrobat, Spark, and more. Students in BYOD programs have access to Creative Cloud as part of their program. Learn more about Creative Cloud apps on this page.

Resources and Tutorials

If you are in a BYOD program, you can get a CC account. Follow these instructions to request access to an account and download the software:

Once you have your account and have installed the CC app, you can begin downloading and using the included apps. Learn more about these apps in the tabs, and watch the video below for an introduction to the CC app.


You can use Adobe Express to create basic web pages, social media graphics, and videos. This app is a good way to tell a visual story without being an expert. View the video, tutorial, and resources below to learn about Adobe Express.


You can use Photoshop to work with images; you can edit photos, create a digital painting and more. View the video, tutorials, and resources below to learn about Photoshop.


Tutorials

 

You can use illustrator to create and edit vector graphics. View the video, tutorial, and resources below to learn about Illustrator.


Tutorials

You can use InDesign to create sleek layouts for print and web. View the video, tutorial, and resources below to learn about InDesign.


Tutorials

You can use Premiere Pro to edit videos. View the video, tutorial, and resources below to learn about Premiere Pro.


Tutorials

You can use Acrobat to edit PDFs. You can create forms, rearrange pages, and more. View the video, tutorials, and resources below to learn about Acrobat.


Tutorials

No Cost Media

If you’re looking for images, videos, etc. that you can use in your projects for free, explore the Find Media page from The Learning Portal. This page offers links to websites with media you can use for free as long as you give proper attribution.

Workshops

Free Coaching

Coaching is provided by the Student Learning Centre (SLC), at no cost, to help students improve their skills. We offer support in Computers, Math, ESL, Writing and more! Check out the Coaching website for more information