Adobe Suite Course

Lesson 1 • File Formats, Colour Modes, and Resolution

Explains native and export file formats, RGB vs. CMYK colour modes, and resolution requirements. Prevents common output errors by grounding decisions in technical fundamentals.

Lesson 2 • Project Organisation and Asset Management

Establishes folder structures, naming conventions, and linked-asset workflows. Supports scalable, team-ready project management from the first file created.

Lesson 3 • Overview of the Adobe Ecosystem

Maps the full suite of Adobe applications and their professional use cases. Establishes context for choosing the right tool for each creative task.

Lesson 4 • Installing and Managing Creative Cloud

Covers installation, updates, and licence management through the Creative Cloud desktop app. Ensures a stable, current working environment before any design work begins.

Lesson 1 • Selection Tools and Techniques

Teaches marquee, lasso, magic wand, and AI-powered selection tools for precise isolation. Accurate selections are prerequisite to masking, compositing, and retouching.

Lesson 2 • Exporting and Output Optimisation

Covers Export As, Save for Web, and print-ready PDF output from Photoshop. Ensures images meet technical specifications for every delivery medium.

Lesson 3 • Retouching and Healing Tools

Uses Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Patch, and Content-Aware Fill to remove blemishes and distractions. Produces clean, professional-grade retouched images.

Lesson 4 • Layers, Masks, and Blending Modes

Covers the layer stack, layer types, masks, and blending modes for non-destructive editing. Forms the structural backbone of every Photoshop compositing workflow.

Lesson 5 • Colour Correction and Adjustment Layers

Applies Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and Colour Balance adjustments non-destructively. Builds colour grading skills essential for photo editing and compositing.

Lesson 1 • Colour, Gradients, and Swatches

Applies fills, strokes, gradients, and global swatches to vector objects. Establishes colour consistency workflows critical for brand identity projects.

Lesson 2 • Illustrator Workspace and Document Setup

Configures artboards, units, and colour modes for vector projects. Applies shared UI knowledge from Chapter 1 to Illustrator-specific panels and tools.

Lesson 3 • Drawing with Shapes and the Pen Tool

Builds vector paths using geometric shapes, the Pen tool, and the Curvature tool. Pen tool mastery is the foundation of all custom vector illustration.

Lesson 4 • Logo and Icon Construction Workflow

Applies drawing and colour skills to build scalable logos and icon sets. Reinforces best practices for file organisation and client-ready deliverables.

Lesson 1 • InDesign Workspace and Document Structure

Sets up documents with pages, margins, columns, and bleeds for print and digital output. Applies file management habits from Chapter 1 to multi-page InDesign projects.

Lesson 2 • Master Pages and Styles

Creates master pages, paragraph styles, character styles, and object styles for consistency. Automates repetitive formatting across long documents efficiently.

Lesson 3 • Placing and Managing Images

Places linked Photoshop and Illustrator files, manages image frames, and controls fitting options. Integrates assets from earlier chapters into cohesive layouts.

Lesson 4 • Print Production and Preflight

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

Lesson 1 • UI Component Design and Reuse

Builds buttons, forms, navigation bars, and reusable components using XD's component system. Establishes a scalable design system foundation for consistent interfaces.

Lesson 2 • Prototyping and Interactions

Links artboards with triggers, transitions, and animations to simulate user flows. Transforms static designs into testable interactive prototypes.

Lesson 3 • XD Workspace and Artboard Setup

Configures device-specific artboards, grids, and responsive layouts in XD. Connects document setup principles from earlier chapters to screen-based design.

Lesson 4 • User Testing and Feedback Collection

Shares prototypes for remote testing and collects stakeholder feedback within XD. Closes the design loop between creation and iteration.

Lesson 1 • Audio Editing and Mixing

Adjusts audio levels, applies effects, and mixes dialogue, music, and sound effects. Produces balanced audio that meets broadcast loudness standards.

Lesson 2 • Titles, Graphics, and Motion Templates

Creates lower thirds, titles, and animated graphics using the Essential Graphics panel. Integrates After Effects Motion Graphics Templates for advanced animations.

Lesson 3 • Export and Delivery Settings

Exports sequences using Adobe Media Encoder with platform-specific presets. Ensures deliverables meet technical requirements for broadcast, web, and social media.

Lesson 4 • Colour Grading with Lumetri Colour

Uses Lumetri Colour scopes, wheels, and curves to correct and stylise footage. Builds on colour theory from Photoshop chapters for video-specific grading.

Lesson 5 • Premiere Pro Workspace and Project Setup

Configures sequences, bins, and scratch disks for efficient video editing workflows. Applies asset management habits from Chapter 1 to media-heavy projects.

Lesson 1 • After Effects Workspace and Composition Setup

Configures compositions, frame rates, and resolution for motion graphics projects. Connects Premiere Pro sequence knowledge from Chapter 6 to AE composition settings.

Lesson 2 • Shape Layers and Motion Graphics Design

Builds animated infographics, icons, and UI elements using shape layers and repeaters. Applies Illustrator vector skills to resolution-independent motion design.

Lesson 3 • Visual Effects and Compositing

Applies keying, tracking, and blending modes to composite footage and graphics. Builds on Photoshop masking and layer skills for video compositing.

Lesson 4 • Text Animation and Kinetic Typography

Uses text animators, range selectors, and presets to create dynamic kinetic typography. Extends Illustrator and InDesign typography skills into the motion dimension.

Lesson 5 • Keyframe Animation and Easing

Animates position, scale, rotation, and opacity with keyframes and graph editor easing. Builds the core animation vocabulary used in all motion graphics work.

Lesson 1 • Portfolio Development and Client Delivery

Packages, presents, and delivers final projects professionally using Adobe tools and best practices. Prepares students for real-world client relationships and portfolio presentation.

Lesson 2 • Automation and Batch Processing

Uses Photoshop Actions, Illustrator scripts, and InDesign Data Merge to automate repetitive tasks. Scales production output without sacrificing quality or consistency.

Lesson 3 • Brand Identity Production Pipeline

Builds a complete brand identity system from logo in Illustrator to style guide in InDesign. Integrates skills from Chapters 2 through 4 into a real-world deliverable.

Lesson 4 • Digital Campaign Production

Produces a coordinated digital campaign including social graphics, animated banners, and video ads. Applies skills from all prior chapters to a single cohesive campaign.

Lesson 5 • Cross-Application Asset Workflows

Manages linked Smart Objects, placed Illustrator files, and Dynamic Link connections across apps. Eliminates redundant work by establishing single-source asset pipelines.