Installing Adobe

Downloading

Adobe

(It will only take a few minutes)

START

Getting Started

(This link is also listed under the resources at the top of the course modules AND at the bottom of this page). Click this link below. The link will open a HelpDesk forum.

View link

In said Forum...

There will be a link that says "Before you can install Adobe Creative [Cloud], you will need to submit a request for a Ball State license using this Adobe Request form." Click that link OR you can click the button below.

View link

Helpdesk ticket

The link will open a Service Management ticket through the HelpDesk. Fill out your information in the ticket and submit it. It generally only takes about 5 minutes for you to receive access to Adobe. HOWEVER, it has been known to take A FEW DAYS for some students to receive access (which is why you need to start this process ASAP).

Once it's approved...

Once your ticket has been approved, go back to this HelpDesk Forum and follow the listed instructions. The link is listed again below. The apps we will need for this semester are Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Lightroom. If you need any help, please send me an email!

Forum link

Why does visual communication and design matter?

Installing

Once you install the Creative Cloud to your computer, click Install for Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop to install them on your computer.

InDesign

Illustrator

Create and publish books, digital magazines, eBooks, posters and interactive PDFs for your business.

Create beautiful logos, icons, infographics, packaging designs and more – and use them anywhere at any size.

Photoshop

Lightroom

Create amazing brand images and graphics with the industry-standard app. Comes with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Make your photos look amazing in all your creative and campaigns with powerful photo editing software.

Why does visual communication and design matter?