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Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud provides access to tools for graphic design, web development, photography, video/audio production and more. These tools can be incorporated into coursework to support creative assignments, enhance student engagement, and provide new ways for students to demonstrate their learning.

WSU is an Adobe Creative Campus

An Adobe Creative Campus is a college or university recognized by Adobe for integrating creative skill development into the student learning experience across disciplines. As an Adobe Creative Campus, Washington State University provides campus-wide access to Adobe Creative Cloud and supports the integration of creative technologies in teaching and learning. This commitment helps students develop the digital communication, problem-solving, and creative skills that are increasingly valued in academic and professional settings.

What does mean you and your students?

As a member of an Adobe Creative Campus, you and your students have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in Adobe Creative Campus events, workshops, and experiences offered throughout the academic year.

Explore Adobe Tools

Discover some of Adobe Creative Cloud’s applications which can be used broadly across all curriculum.

Adobe Express

Learn about Adobe Express, a web-based and user-friendly application that takes the most popular features from Adobe’s professional tools and makes it accessible for beginners and non-designers to use to make social media posts, short videos, flyers, webpages, and more.

Adobe Acrobat

Learn more about Adobe Acrobat, an application that allows you to create, edit, sign, convert, and protect PDF files.

Adobe Photoshop

Learn about Adobe Photoshop, a digital design application that lets you transform photos, graphics, and illustrations into custom content

Adobe Illustrator

Learn about Adobe Illustrator, a vector graphics application that lets you create logos, icons, drawings, and typography

Adobe Premiere Pro

Learn about Adobe Premiere Pro, a professional video editing application that lets you create and edit video content.

Adobe Audition

Learn about Adobe Audition, a professional digital audio workstation used for recording, editing and mixing audio content.

Use Adobe in your Course!

Whether you’re new to Adobe Creative Cloud or looking for fresh ideas, the resources below can help you activate your license, learn new skills, and discover ways to incorporate Adobe tools into your teaching.