Get started with Adobe
An overview of key Adobe Applications and their uses.
Course overview
This self-study course is designed to familiarise you with the various applications and products on offer from Adobe. During the course, we round up the most notable applications and explain, in simple terms, what they do and why you might need them. By the end of the course, you should have a firm understanding of which application you should use for a particular job or project.
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Apart from our Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds, all of our Short Courses are for adults 18+.
Course details
You will:
- Discover what Adobe is
- Uncover what all the different Adobe Applications do
- Identify when you should use each application
- How to Access Adobe - Purchasing a licence and installing software
- Test your knowledge of Adobe
Lisa Wallace - Course Lead
Lisa joined Falmouth University as a Digital Skills Trainer in 2019 and delivers a wide range of digital skills courses to students, staff, and external delegates. Her key areas of expertise include Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Rush, Adobe Express, and Canva. With a background in graphic design, Lisa brings industry knowledge and valuable design and layout skills to her training sessions.
Find out moreHow you'll learn
Our online short courses are delivered through Canvas, our online learning platform, with scheduled tutor-led sessions delivered through BigBlueButton, a browser-based online meeting tool, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session begins with a live online session where the tutor introduces the topic and guides learners through the course materials. Learning is supported through a range of methods, including videos and practical exercises, with tutors available throughout the session to provide guidance and answer questions. Our blended teaching approach combines live tutor support with high-quality online learning resources, creating an engaging and supportive learning experience.
- Engaging content
- A variety of different ways to learn
- Clear guidelines to work through the practice exercises
- Constructive feedback from tutors on your submitted work
- Technical assistance from your tutors
You will need access to a laptop/desktop computer (Mac/PC) You don’t need to have Adobe installed for this course.
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