Join OIT to celebrate UA's status as an Adobe Creative Campus + learn more about our favorite creative tools!
No registration required.
Adobe Creative Cloud is a resource that can help students and faculty discover their own creativity. During the 2023 Adobe Celebration Week, we’ll dive into new Adobe offerings that utilize some of the most exciting trends in emerging technology: interactive design, on-the-go video storytelling and more. We'll host sessions led by UA students, UA faculty/staff and Adobe professionals.
Join us Tuesday, 9.12.23 on the Quad for an Adobe Celebration week Kick-off!
Help us celebrate the 4th anniversary of becoming an Adobe Creative Campus. Join OIT on the Quad Sept. 12 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm across from Lloyd for free snacks, swag + our team will be available to answer your questions about Adobe Creative Cloud.
Adobe Celebration Week Workshop Line-Up
Monday, 9.11.2023 | 1:30 - 2:00pm | Adobe Express for Beginners
Join Adobe Ambassador Madison Corley as she describes the ins and outs of Adobe Express. Adobe Express is a cloud-based design platform that enables users to create and share professional-quality designs. With Adobe Express, users can access a library of stock photos, illustrations, and fonts, as well as create their designs from scratch. By the end of the session, you should feel empowered to create your own designs with Adobe's most user-friendly tool.
Wednesday, 9.13.2023 | 9:00 - 9:30am | Premiere Pro Basics
Join UA's Director of Video and Creative Media Justin Beatty for a workshop featuring Adobe Premiere Pro. This session guides attendees through the intricacies of Premiere Pro's interface, tools, and techniques, all within the convenience of a virtual environment. Whether you're a novice seeking to grasp the basics or a seasoned editor aiming to refine your skills, this virtual training session empowers you to bring your creative visions to life through the dynamic world of Adobe Premiere Pro.
Wednesday, 9.13.2023 | 10:00 - 10:30am | Lightroom Basics
Join UA's Director of Photography Zach Riggins for a workshop featuring Adobe Lightroom, a powerful tool for photography post-processing. Acquire skills that elevate their photography to new heights with real-time demonstrations and personalized guidance. Zach will be empowering photographers to unleash their creative visions with Adobe Lightroom.
Wednesday, 9.13.2023 | 1:00 - 1:30pm | Creating Social Media Reels in Premiere Pro
Join Adobe Ambassador Grace Worley as she walks through how to use Premiere Pro for vertical videos. Reels and TikToks are dominating the social media scene, and Premiere Pro is a perfect way to give your videos the professional quality they deserve. By the end of the session, you be ready to create vertical edits on Adobe's most powerful video editing software.
Thursday, 9.14.2023 | 8:00 - 9:30am | Networking Breakfast with UA's Campus Communicators Network
UA professionals are invited to join OIT for a special in-person Adobe Portfolio session in the Gorgas Library Camilla Room to learn how to create and optimize an online portfolio to fit your educational and professional needs.
Hear from Victoria Collins, Instructional Technologist for the Center for Instructional Technology, as she shares how she integrates Adobe Portfolio in the classroom and in her professional life.
Adobe Portfolio is available to all UA students, faculty and staff. Portfolio enables students to build a website and showcase their work. No web design knowledge required! We invite you to follow along in this second portion of this session, where you can begin building your portfolio with us.
In this workshop you will:
- Choose a template for your portfolio
- Customize your site
- Import content and share your site with the world
- Publish your website and edit privacy features
Thursday, 9.14.2023 | 1:00 - 1:30pm | Compelling Application Materials
Raven Young, Adobe Ambassador President is set to lead an insightful discussion on the art of crafting compelling application materials. In this session, attendees will delve into "The 3 C's" – a comprehensive approach to standing out in today's competitive job market. Young will guide participants through the intricacies of shaping their personal story, enhancing their resume and cover letter, optimizing their LinkedIn profiles, curating a standout portfolio, capturing the perfect headshot, and building a personal website that showcases their unique skills and experiences. Moreover, the session will offer invaluable insights into the nuances of successful Interviewing techniques.
Friday, 9.15.2023 | 10:00 - 10:30am | Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Join UA Graphic Designer Kaylee McCool for a workshop featuring Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is used to create a variety of digital and printed images, including cartoons, charts, diagrams, graphs, logos, and illustrations. Join Kaylee as she passes along her favorite tips and tricks for creating incredible graphics with one of Adobe's most dynamic tools.
Friday, 9.15.2023 | 12:00 - 12:30pm | Getting Started with Adobe Audition
Join UA's Broadcast Communications Specialist Stephanie Plumb for an interactive workshop featuring Adobe’s digital audio editing software. Learn how to Create, mix, and design sound effects with the industry’s best software. Adobe Audition is free to all UA students, faculty and staff.
Join the Creative Community!
Adobe Creative Cloud is even more fun with colleagues. Join the Adobe Creatives Microsoft Team to connect with other students and faculty who use Adobe Creative Cloud in their courses. This space offers news, updates and events from Adobe, and it also serves as a space to build community among Adobe users.