Adobe Creative Cloud availability for faculty and staff
Adobe Creative Cloud is now a part of the standard suite of applications available for installation on all Lesley University owned computers. Like Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud will be pre-installed on all newly deployed computers going forward. Individuals who need access to the suite of applications, and have an existing computer, can submit a request for installation.
What is Adobe Creative Cloud and do I need it?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of software for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography. If you don’t currently perform any of the aforementioned tasks, we don’t recommend having the application installed. For an individual who doesn’t perform such tasks as part of their essential job functions, the entire suite of applications would take up a significant as well as unnecessary amount of storage space and system resources on a computer.
How do I request the software?
If you would like software installed on your computer, you can submit a request by emailing IT for installation assistance for your Lesley-issued computer. Submit your request by emailing it@lesley.edu.
How quickly will my request be fulfilled?
We appreciate your patience while we prioritize all requests for support. We will address requests for installation in the order they are received.
How long does it take to install the software?
The installation process takes about 1.5 hours to install every application. The software can be installed remotely by a technician. Desktop installations will be performed remotely in order to quickly roll out the software to as many individuals as possible. If you have a laptop, a technician will either connect remotely, or you can schedule an appointment to drop off your computer.
What applications come with Adobe Creative Cloud?
All of the following applications are available to be installed on your computer. This list is subject to change. The full list can be viewed at https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Sign
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Adobe Audition CC
- Adobe Bridge CC
- Adobe Dreamweaver CC
- Adobe Edge Animate CC
- Adobe Edge Code CC (preview)
- Adobe Edge Inspect CC
- Adobe Edge Reflow CC (preview)
- Adobe Edge Web Fonts
- Adobe Encore
- Adobe Extension Manager CC
- Adobe Fireworks
- Adobe Flash Builder Premium Edition
- Adobe Flash Professional CC
- Adobe Illustrator CC
- Adobe InCopy CC
- Adobe InDesign CC
- Adobe Media Encoder CC
- Adobe Muse CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
- Adobe Prelude CC
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC
- Adobe Scout CC
- Adobe SpeedGrade
What about Adobe Stock?
Adobe Stock is not included as part of our volume license. Access to Adobe Stock is a departmental purchase. Plans can be viewed at https://stock.adobe.com/plans.
How do I get training on Adobe Creative Cloud applications?
- Adobe offers free online courses through their Adobe Education Exchange portal: https://edex.adobe.com/
- Adobe’s YouTube Channel contains useful getting started tips and tricks.
- Paid professional development on Adobe applications is available through the vendor New Horizons. Associated costs are a departmental expense.
Is there an educational discount for my personal computer?
Core faculty and staff receive the software on their Lesley-issued computer and have work-from-home rights on 1 additional personal computer. Adjunct faculty can download the Adobe Creative Cloud to their personal device.