Adobe Creative Campus

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The University of Canberra is a Creative Campus – but what does that mean for you?

As a UC student you have free access to professional Adobe tools, certified skill badges, and a global creative community - everything you need to thrive in a digital world at university and beyond.

All students have access to Adobe Express – an easy-to-use, online platform for creating resources like presentations, infographics, digital portfolios, videos and so much more!

For students enrolled in specific creative disciplines, UC offers a limited number of Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for students to use at home for free.

Tool	Who gets access	Where	How
Adobe Express	All UC students	Web, mobile, desktop	Free - no request needed. Sign in using your UC credentials
Adobe Creative Cloud (full suite)	Students in eligible creative units	Home install (2 devices) + labs	Request via IT Service Desk
Creative Cloud (labs)	All UC students	UC computer labs	Available now
Adobe Creative Cloud (discount)	All students	Personal subscription	~70% off via Adobe EDU

Perks for students

Free access for all UC students

All UC students can use Adobe Express for, while students in creative disciplines can request access to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Certified Adobe Badges

Short, self-paced courses you can complete on your schedule. Each one earns a Credly digital badge you can add to LinkedIn or your career portfolio.

Adobe Express is available to all UC students and makes it simple for you to create high-quality visuals and multimedia content. Whether you’re working on social media posts, presentations, or video projects, Express gives you everything you need to make your ideas shine.

This platform offers thousands of customisable templates and powerful AI-driven features like Adobe Firefly, helping you bring your creative ideas to life without needing to be a design expert.

All UC staff and students have access to Adobe Express using their staff or student accounts.

Learn Adobe Express

Student access

Staff access

Adobe Creative Cloud

Access to Creative Cloud is available upon request from our IT Service Desk to students in courses that require these professional tools.

Unsure if you have access to the Creative Cloud? Chat with your unit convenor.

Learning to use Creative Cloud gives you a head start in developing skills that are highly valued by employers and helps you build a standout portfolio for your future career.

First and only Adobe Creative Campus in Canberra

One of only seven in Australia.

Practical workshops

Learn from the experts. Get design, video, and social media advice from Adobe Express Creators.

Free access for all UC students and staff

Free access to Adobe Express for all students and staff + access to Adobe Creative Cloud for all staff and some creative units.

First and only Adobe Creative Campus in Canberra

One of only seven in Australia.

Practical workshops

Learn from the experts. Get design, video, and social media advice from Adobe Express Creators.

Free access for all UC students and staff

Free access to Adobe Express for all students and staff + access to Adobe Creative Cloud for all staff and some creative units.

FAQs

Adobe Express

What is Adobe Express?

Adobe Express is a web-based design platform that makes it easy to create professional-quality content like graphics, videos, and presentations. It’s built for non-designers and comes with customisable templates, AI-driven features, and tools for social media, branding, and more.

How do I access Adobe Express?

All UC students can access Adobe Express by logging in with their UC credentials from the following webpage.

Access Adobe Express

Can I use Adobe Express on my mobile device?

Yes! Adobe Express works on both mobile devices and desktop computers, allowing you to create and edit on the go.

Do I need any design experience to use Adobe Express?

Not at all! Adobe Express is designed for anyone, with intuitive tools and templates that make it easy to create professional-looking content without any design background.

Adobe Creative Cloud

What is Adobe Creative Cloud?

Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of over 20 professional apps for creating photos, videos, designs, websites, and more. It includes tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, which are used in industries ranging from marketing to media production.

How can I get access to Adobe Creative Cloud?

Creative Cloud is available by request to students in courses that require these tools. You can request access through our IT Service Desk.

What are the system requirements to use Adobe Creative Cloud?

Creative Cloud works on Mac, Windows, and mobile devices. View detailed system requirements.

Can I use Adobe tools on more than one device?

Yes! You can activate Adobe Creative Cloud on two computers and up to five mobile devices. Learn about activating Adobe Creative Cloud.

Support and resources

UC has plenty of support in place to help you make the most of your Adobe tools.

Help at UC

Library and Study Skills: For enquiries and support
IT Service Desk: For Adobe Creative Cloud access and installation guidance
Adobe library guide: A quick guide to Adobe's products
ASK Advisors: Drop into the library on campus or online for one-on-one support

Adobe resources

Adobe Help Centre: FAQs, troubleshooting, and guides
Creative Cloud Learning Resources: Tutorials and step-by-step guides on using Creative Cloud apps
Creative Cloud YouTube Channel: The latest tips, tutorials, and live events
Acrobat Pro Tutorials: Easy-to-follow tutorials

Boost your creativity with Adobe Express workshops

Join hands-on sessions led by Adobe experts to learn new skills, explore techniques, and create with confidence—no matter your experience level.

View Adobe workshops calendar

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