About Adobe Creative Cloud Apps at Bowdoin College

Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of applications for creating and editing graphics, photos, videos, and more, available to eligible Bowdoin College students, faculty, and staff. Users can install these apps on Bowdoin-owned or personal devices following specific instructions, and further assistance is available through Bowdoin IT Support.

Questions

• What is Adobe Creative Cloud?
• Which apps are part of Adobe Creative Cloud?
• Who can access Adobe Creative Cloud at Bowdoin College?
• How do I install Adobe Creative Cloud apps on my computer?
• Where can I find more information on using Adobe Creative Cloud?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin College students, faculty, and staff who need to understand or use Adobe Creative Cloud on Bowdoin-owned or personal devices. It covers general information on included applications and provides guidance on access and installation processes.

Resolution

1. Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of software and services for creating and editing graphics, photos, videos, and audio files. It is widely used in design, photography, video editing, and web development.
2. Some of the main apps included in Adobe Creative Cloud are:
   • Photoshop (image editing and creation)
   • Illustrator (vector graphics and illustration)
   • InDesign (page design and layout)
   • Premiere Pro (video editing)
   • After Effects (motion graphics and visual effects)
   • Acrobat Pro (PDF creation and editing)
   • Lightroom (photo editing and management)
   • Dreamweaver (web design and development)
   • XD (user experience design)
   For a complete, updated list of apps, see Adobe's Creative Cloud Apps Overview.
3. Bowdoin College provides access to Adobe Creative Cloud for eligible users. To install these apps on a Bowdoin-owned computer, use the following process:
   1. Open either the Self Service app (for macOS) or the Company Portal app (for Windows) on your Bowdoin-owned computer.
   2. Search for “Adobe Creative Cloud” and select it for installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
   3. Once installed, open the Adobe Creative Cloud app and sign in with your Bowdoin email address.
   4. Browse the available Adobe apps and use the “Install” button beside each app you wish to add.
   If you need elevated permissions for installation, use the Privileges app on macOS or Make Me Admin on Windows.
4. For further help or installation on your personal device, visit Bowdoin IT Support or view general instructions at Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you can chat with Bowdoin Bot of contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk by phone at (207) 725-3030 or in person at the Tech Hub in Smith Union.