Adobe Creative Suite Course

Lesson 1 • Asset Organisation and Project Structure

Establishes folder hierarchies, naming conventions, and linked vs. embedded assets. Creates reproducible, handoff-ready project structures.

Lesson 2 • Universal Interface Conventions

Identifies panels, toolbars, workspaces, and keyboard shortcuts shared across apps. Reduces learning curve when switching between tools.

Lesson 3 • Creative Suite Ecosystem Overview

Maps relationships between Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Builds mental model for choosing the right tool per task.

Lesson 4 • Creative Cloud Setup and Sync

Configures Creative Cloud Desktop, cloud libraries, and font sync. Ensures a consistent, portable workspace across devices.

Lesson 1 • Non-Destructive Editing with Layers

Introduces adjustment layers, smart objects, and blending modes for reversible edits. Protects original pixels throughout the entire editing process.

Lesson 2 • Colour Correction and Retouching

Applies Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and healing tools to correct and enhance images. Builds the core retouching skill set demanded in commercial photography.

Lesson 3 • Compositing and Advanced Masking

Combines multiple images using luminosity masks, blend-if sliders, and perspective matching. Produces seamless, believable composite imagery.

Lesson 4 • Selection and Masking Techniques

Covers marquee, lasso, quick select, and Select & Mask for precise isolation. Masking is the gateway to non-destructive compositing.

Lesson 1 • Colour, Swatches, and Gradients

Applies global swatches, spot colours, gradients, and gradient meshes to vector objects. Ensures colour consistency across multi-artboard projects.

Lesson 2 • Core Drawing Tools and Paths

Masters the Pen tool, shape tools, and Pathfinder for constructing precise vector paths. Path mastery is the foundation of all Illustrator work.

Lesson 3 • Logo Design and Symbol Systems

Builds scalable logos using grids, symbols, and appearance attributes for brand consistency. Applies all prior Illustrator skills in a professional deliverable context.

Lesson 4 • Illustrator Document and Artboard Setup

Configures document profiles, multiple artboards, and units for print and screen. Connects vector workflow to the file format knowledge established in Chapter 1.

Lesson 1 • Text Frames and Typography

Manages threaded text frames, paragraph and character styles, and OpenType for editorial layouts. Extends Illustrator typography skills into long-form document control.

Lesson 2 • Image Placement and Frame Fitting

Places and links Photoshop and Illustrator files, controls frame fitting and image quality. Reinforces the linked-asset workflow introduced in Chapter 1.

Lesson 3 • InDesign Document Architecture

Sets up pages, margins, columns, bleeds, and slugs for professional print specs. Builds on file format and colour mode knowledge from Chapter 1.

Lesson 4 • Preflight, Export, and Print Production

Runs preflight checks, packages files, and exports press-ready PDFs with correct colour profiles. Delivers client-ready print files that meet professional production standards.

Lesson 1 • Colour Correction in Lumetri

Applies primary and secondary colour correction using Lumetri Color scopes and HSL secondaries. Builds on Photoshop colour theory from Chapter 2 in a timeline context.

Lesson 2 • Timeline Editing Techniques

Applies cut, ripple, roll, slip, and slide edits to build precise narrative sequences. These editing operations are the core competencies of professional video editing.

Lesson 3 • Titles, Effects, and Export

Creates Essential Graphics titles, applies transitions, and exports via Media Encoder for multiple platforms. Completes the end-to-end video production pipeline.

Lesson 4 • Audio Editing and Mixing

Balances dialogue, music, and SFX using Essential Sound panel and keyframe automation. Clean audio is as critical as picture quality in professional deliverables.

Lesson 1 • Keyframe Animation Principles

Animates position, scale, rotation, and opacity using easing and the graph editor. Applies classic animation principles to digital motion design.

Lesson 2 • After Effects Interface and Compositions

Sets up compositions, frame rates, and the layer panel for animation work. Builds on Premiere Pro timeline logic while introducing AE's unique compositing model.

Lesson 3 • Shape Layers and Kinetic Typography

Builds animated infographics and text animations using shape layers and text animators. Extends Illustrator and InDesign typography skills into motion.

Lesson 4 • Expressions and Dynamic Linking

Writes basic expressions to automate animation and links AE comps directly into Premiere Pro. Connects the full Adobe video pipeline into a unified workflow.

Lesson 1 • Smart Object and Dynamic Link Pipelines

Embeds Illustrator and Photoshop files as smart objects in InDesign and links AE comps in Premiere. Eliminates redundant exports and keeps assets live and editable.

Lesson 2 • Batch Processing and Automation

Automates repetitive tasks using Photoshop Actions, Illustrator scripts, and InDesign data merge. Scales production output without proportional time investment.

Lesson 3 • Adobe Libraries for Brand Consistency

Shares colors, character styles, logos, and motion graphics templates via Creative Cloud Libraries. Enforces brand standards across all apps and team members.

Lesson 4 • Print-to-Digital Repurposing

Adapts InDesign print layouts into interactive PDFs, EPUBs, and social media graphics. Maximizes asset reuse across print and digital channels.

Lesson 1 • Motion Graphics Showreel

Assembles a professional motion graphics reel using After Effects compositions and Premiere Pro editing. Demonstrates mastery of the full video and animation pipeline.

Lesson 2 • Editorial and Publication Design

Produces a multi-page editorial layout with photography, infographics, and long-form typography. Applies Chapters 2, 3, and 4 in a single cohesive deliverable.

Lesson 3 • Brand Identity System Project

Designs a complete brand identity including logo, color palette, typography, and usage guidelines using Illustrator and InDesign. Integrates Chapters 3 and 4 skills.

Lesson 4 • Video Campaign Production

Edits a multi-spot video campaign with color grade, sound mix, and motion graphics titles. Integrates Chapters 5 and 6 into a broadcast-ready deliverable.