The Adobe Creative Space of the Innovation & Research Commons is an open-access learning space for Auburn students, faculty, and staff dedicated to providing Auburn students with digital creation skills and technology. This area, as well as online resources here, promote the digital literacy of our students to encourage their success both in their coursework and in their careers. Creative co-working space and computing is available in the Adobe Creative Space on a first-come first-serve basis with priority given to users actively working in Adobe Creative Cloud; instructional sessions by I&RC staff have first priority as well as the student Adobe Creative Club. While staff may access our online resources, the focus of our mission is to support the academic integration of Adobe Creative Cloud by students and faculty in support of the Office of the Provost's Adobe Creative Campus initiative.
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Adobe Creative Campus provides currently enrolled Auburn students free access to Adobe Express automatically. If needed, students can request access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of design and multimedia applications. Visit adobe.auburn.edu to learn more. |
Computers in the Adobe Creative Space and in the I&RC have Adobe Creative Cloud applications already installed via a Shared Lab license, which allows users to access them on those machines only, via an Adobe ID including a 'free' Adobe ID that can be created on the spot. If accessing Adobe apps via a 'free' Adobe ID, users will need to save any created files in other storage such as Box or OneDrive. Students are encouraged not to use the 'free' Adobe ID and to request an Auburn Adobe Creative Cloud subscription (if needed) at: adobe.auburn.edu.
AV System: The Adobe Creative Space area includes an AV system (75" TV, Solstice Wireless Screencasting, HDMI input)
- Priority use of the AV system in the Adobe Creative Space is given to full-time staff or Adobe Consultants working in the Adobe Creative Space or the Adobe Creative Club
- Students, faculty, and staff may use the AV system if the system is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to work in or with Adobe applications; see Adobe Help Desk staff for access
Resources here empower students and faculty to use Adobe Creative Cloud to enhance classroom assignments, present research, and design and publish in print and online.
Getting Started
Students, to learn how to log in to Adobe Express and more, visit adobe.auburn.edu
Employees have access to Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Learn more at adobe.auburn.edu
Instructions from OIT are available on the Adobe Auburn web site.
Migrate files from a personal Adobe ID to your Auburn Enterprise Adobe ID or migrate files from your Auburn Adobe ID to a personal Adobe ID when you graduate.
Adobe Help Desk
In-person and/or online Zoom Room assistance is available. Adobe Student Assistant Consultants are available in the Adobe Creative Space and/or online in an Adobe Help Zoom Room to assist users in learning skills to complete academic projects using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Access the Adobe Help Desk and/or Adobe Help Zoom room at: aub.ie/adobehelp during the posted hours of the Adobe Help Desk Calendar. University-recognized holidays and library hours may affect these hours and schedules are subject to change. Consultations are first-come, first-serve . Only one user at a time will be admitted to the meeting or assisted in person. Help sessions may have a maximum time of 30 minutes.
All consultants can assist with Adobe Express. See the list of consultants and their additional areas of specialty below. It is advised to match the assistance you need with the consultant who lists skills in that area for the best experience and visit the Adobe Help Desk in person or via Zoom at the time they are listed on the calendar. See the left sidebar for the calendar and Zoom room link.
| Consultants | Areas of Speciality |
| Adobe Consultant A | Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, video and audio production/ editing, podcasting |
| Adobe Consultant B | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, graphic design |
| Adobe Consultant C | Photoshop, InDesign, graphic design, Premiere Pro |
| Adobe Consultant D | Photoshop, Illustrator, Portfolio, visual design |
| Adobe Consultant E | Photoshop, Illustrator, visual / written communication |
| Adobe Consultant F | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, visual design |
| Adobe Consultant G | Illustrator, digital drawing, Premiere Rush, Premiere Pro, video editing |
| Adobe Consultant H | Photoshop, visual design |
| Adobe Consultant I | Premiere Pro, Audition, video and audio editing |
| Adobe Consultant Z | Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, visual storytelling, video production |
Events & Opportunities
I&RC Workshops: Free to AU students, faculty, and staff. View flyer; register at aub.ie/libraryworkshops
Auburn Adobe Creative Club: We are excited to announce the launch of the Adobe Creative Club at Auburn University, a brand-new community for all creativity enthusiasts! Whether you’re an aspiring graphic designer, videographer, or digital artist, this student club is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the world of Adobe Creative Cloud. Join us for engaging workshops, collaborative projects, and opportunities to showcase your work. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your passion for creativity! Let’s inspire each other and make amazing things together. Make sure to fill out the club interest form and follow us on social media for updates!
Students, you could be an Adobe Student Ambassador!
Adobe Student Ambassadors help increase awareness and use of Adobe products on their university campuses. Activities can include:
- Helping fellow students navigate to their school activation portals, getting them logged in, and discovering what tools are available
- Helping students use Adobe products- especially Adobe Express – for the first time
- Representing Adobe through social media, club meetings, student events, and more
- Partnering with faculty and administration to provide instructional support
Benefits can include: rewards and incentives, networking, career empowerment, and more!
Learn more about the Ambassador program and complete an application
Adobe Stock Monthly Webinars: Register
- Generative AI and the Future of Creativity, Available on-demand
- The Power of Authenticity with Social Media Videos, Available on-demand
- The Future of Storytelling is Immersive Video, Available on-demand
- more sessions available on-demand at registration link
Adobe Max: Oct. 28-30, 2025 Learn from your design heroes at Adobe's professional conference, online and in-person this year. Many sessions will be available for free online; register with an Adobe ID to access. On-demand sessions are available year-round for free. Visit max.adobe.com for info and links to sessions.
New Adobe Certifications from Coursera (free):
- Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate: Learn the design skills you need to create high-impact, on-brand visual content, and eran a credential that unlocks new career possibilities. Learn more and enroll
- Adobe Content Creator Professional Certificate: Learn to create strategic marketing content using industry best practices and generative AI and earn a credential that opens doors. Learn more and enroll
Adobe Certified Professional: Offered externally via Adobe and Certiport, users can pursue the testing in their own through online remote testing at a cost.
Adobe Internships: Apply on Adobe's university career site; sort by Intern.
Ongoing Events
Adobe Behance Live Video Demonstrations and Challenges Adobe's online community, videos also available for replay
Adobe Digital Media Library Live and on-demand webinars on topics such as Create a Stunning Portfolio, Getting Started with Adobe XD for Web Design, and more.
Adobe Experience Lab, a livestream and on-demand series for students who want to know more about UX, UI, product design, or some other variation of this evolving field with interchangeable labels and meaning depending on the context! Check out previous and upcoming sessions!
Join the Adobe Creative Career Discord community, Adobe’s newest hub for students and anyone looking to launch their career.
Creative Cloud Webinars and on-demand sessions: Free creative sessions coming up! Sign up here
Learning and Teaching Resources
For Students
Get Started: use Adobe Express express.adobe.com to begin creating content quickly in a drag and drop easy to use web and mobile app. Create graphics, video, web pages, posters, presentations, and more. Log in using your AU email address and password; be sure to choose "Company/school account".
View the Adobe app sheet to see a list of all apps for desktop and mobile and sample uses.
Adobe CC subscription includes access to Standard Adobe Stock Images, Vectors, Illustrations, Templates, 3D Assets: visit stock.adobe.com. It also includes access to Standard generative AI (text to image, image editing) through Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly. Additionally, access to Adobe Podcast is also included.
Workshops available in-person and via Zoom; register at aub.ie/libraryworkshops. Recorded Adobe Workshop video recordings are available for you to view on demand on our Instructional Content page
Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials for Students
Beginner, Basic, and Experienced level video and step-by-step free tutorials for all learners of Adobe applications
Adobe & AI: View Adobe's updated resources web page on new AI features of Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Skills Series: aub.ie/adobeskills (see also Certifications in Events & Opportunities, above)
Originally created based on feedback from students, faculty, and industry employers, this free program is designed to equip students of all majors with the creative/soft skills that employers seek in their new hires. Carefully curated, engaging, and modular content has been organized into bite-size courses—with Adobe-certified badges ready to be added to resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Courses include:
- Generative AI for Creativity and Innovation
- Presentation Design
- Compelling Job Application Materials
- Sports Marketing
- Storytelling with Short-form Video
- Social Media Strategy
- and more! View the flyer for more info; view and share the advertisement flyer
Adobe Behance Live Video Demonstrations and Challenges Adobe's online community, videos also available for replay
Adobe Experience Lab, a livestream and on-demand series for students who want to know more about UX, UI, product design, or some other variation of this evolving field with interchangeable labels and meaning depending on the context
New Design and Media Books – Browsable Collection
- The AU Libraries’ Innovation and Research Commons has acquired new copies of design books, currently available in the I&RC on the 1 st floor near the Adobe Creative Space .
- Titles include great beginner design books as well as more advanced editions such as The Designer’s Dictionary of Color, Design for How People Learn, Designing Brand Identity, and more.
The Adobe Education Exchange includes free learning resources and offers the opportunity to earn badges.
Faculty and Instructors
Custom Instructional Sessions
Customized instruction support for faculty/ instructors available, see sample assignment ideas and request an instructional session by completing our inquiry form: aub.ie/ircinstructioninquiry. For more info, contact Dr. Chelsy Hooper, Instructional Technology Coordinator, I&RC, hooperc@auburn.edu Instructors are also welcome to use any of our Instructional Content resources in their courses.
Get Started: Consider Adobe Express express.adobe.com as a tool for students to complete multimodal assignments who may not have access to powerful computing or who are unfamiliar with digital design. View the guide to the new Adobe Express for recent updates. Use Adobe Express express.adobe.com to begin creating content quickly in a drag and drop easy to use web and mobile app. Create graphics, video, web pages, posters, presentations, and more. Log in using your AU email address and password; be sure to choose "Company/school account".
Digital Literacy Lesson Ideas
The Adobe Education Exchange is a free online learning platform for educators to discover ways to learn, teach, and connect with Adobe Creative Cloud apps; includes lesson ideas, opportunities to earn digital badges. Adobe Education Exchange has new self-paced courses to help you incorporate digital design in your curriculum available, including Generative AI in the Classroom, Digital Portfolios with Adobe Express, and Engaging Video Projects as well as lesson plan ideas using generative AI art such as Design a graphic that tells a six-word story for history, create an infographic to evaluate an author's claim, create a poster representing a chemistry concept, and more. View the Adobe Digital Literacy page for curricula ideas from educators. View Adobe's video, What is Digital Literacy? Adobe Distance Learning Resources site: offers lesson plan ideas for online learning using Adobe applications and more
Adobe Creative Skills Series: aub.ie/adobeskills (see also Certifications in Events & Opportunities, above)
Originally created based on feedback from students, faculty, and industry employers, this free program is designed to equip students of all majors with the creative/soft skills that employers seek in their new hires. Carefully curated, engaging, and modular content has been organized into bite-size courses—with Adobe-certified badges ready to be added to resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Embed in your courses to empower students to showcase their skills.
View the research: Improving Student Outcomes: Quantifying the Impact of Creative Skills on College and Career which includes quantified proof of the positive impact of creative and digital literacy skills on student outcomes.
Adobe Digital Literacy Café Webinar Series
In this series, higher education innovators will showcase how they’re supporting student success by integrating generative AI into courses across the curriculum. Find out how they’re designing and assessing assignments, enhancing visual communication skills, connecting generative AI skills with learning outcomes, and more to help all students graduate as critical, ethical, and agile users of emerging technologies.
View all sessions and Register
Adobe Professional Learning: View Events Enrich your learning with in-depth free, online professional development designed by educators for educators.
Adobe & AI: View Adobe's updated resources web page on new AI features of Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe for Education YouTube Channel
Employees can also use LinkedIn Learning through AU Access/ ElevatED; "Essential Training" in Adobe apps recommended
Helpful Instruction Handouts
Adobe Digital Literacy App Information (overview of all apps included and what they are used for) Handout
Creating a Poster using Adobe Express Handout
Key Features and Tools of Adobe Photoshop Handout
Key Features and Tools of Adobe InDesign Handout
Key Features and Tools of Adobe Illustrator Handout
Getting Started in Podcasting using Adobe Audition Handout
Video Storyboard Template Handout
50 Questions for Reflecting on Creativity Handout
Design Process Rubric Handout
News and More
Read about the Adobe Creative Space in the Auburn news
Check out Auburn's feature on the Adobe blog
Read the latest research: Adobe's 2024 Creative AI Jobs Report
Adobe Labs: a place where Adobe shares some of their exploratory projects.
What's your creative type? Take Adobe's Creative Types Quiz and find out!
View the 2024 Creative Trends report
Play the Color Wheel Game from color.adobe.com
Discover your creative potential for leadership with Adobe's CQ Questionnaire
How well do you know Adobe? Online Quiz
Questions?
Questions? Want to join the Adobe Auburn Community listserv? Contact: Chelsy Hooper, Instructional Technology Specialist: hooperc@auburn.edu