Information Technology Services

Adobe Creative Cloud

Faculty and staff have access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications for the duration of an active Brandeis account. Students can purchase Adobe directly by visiting the Adobe website.

Students Faculty and Staff

Overview

Adobe Creative Cloud includes Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign which supports creation tools for graphic design, photography, video content and editing, and much more.

Getting Started (Faculty, Staff)

To begin using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, you must first download and install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application. Once installed, you can select and install individual application(s). Refer to the instructions below to download and install the desktop application as well as steps to download individual Adobe applications.

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Download and Install for Mac

Visit https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html
Click Sign In on the upper right.
On the Adobe ID sign-in page enter your full Brandeis email address and then you'll be redirected to the Brandeis login page to enter your Brandeis credentials and complete Duo two-factor authentication.
On the Brandeis information page select Do not ask me again and click the Agree button.
Select Download to install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App.
Save the CreativeCloudInstaller.dmg installer file.
Open Spotlight Search (the magnifying-glass icon in the top right corner of your desktop). Type Downloads and press the Return key. Alternatively, navigate to the Downloads folder in the Mac Finder window.
Double click on "CreativeCloudInstaller.dmg."
Double click to install.
If prompted to confirm, click Open.
When prompted, enter the password for your computer (i.e., the password you use to log in to your machine).
The Adobe Creative Cloud application is now be installed on your computer. Continue to the Signing in to Adobe Creative Cloud and Installing Individual Applications.

Download and Install for Windows

Visit https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html
Click Sign In on the upper right.
On the Adobe ID sign-in page enter your full Brandeis email address and then you'll be redirected to the Brandeis login page to enter your Brandeis credentials and complete Duo two-factor authentication.
On the Brandeis information page select Do not ask me again and click the Agree button.
Select Download to install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App.
Save the Creative Cloud application.
Open the Start Menu (located in the bottom left-hand corner of your desktop).
Type Downloads and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Double click on CreativeCloudSet-Up.exe.
The Adobe Creative Cloud application is now be installed on your computer. Continue to the Signing in to Adobe Creative Cloud and Installing Individual Applications.

Signing in to Adobe Creative Cloud and Installing Individual Applications

Locate and select the Adobe Creative Cloud application on your computer.
Sign in with your Brandeis email address.

Faculty or staff: log in using the "Work or School Account" option. Enter your Brandeis email address and you'll be directed to the Brandeis login page to enter your Brandeis credentials.
Students: log in using the "Personal Account" option. Enter your Brandeis email address and then you can create a password of your own choosing.

3. Select Apps on the top of the page to view all apps. Then click install next to the product(s) you wish to install.
Adobe Creative Cloud with Apps tab selected

Adobe Creative Cloud with Apps tab selected

4. Once installed, you can begin to use the application(s).

Resources

For additional information on how to download or install apps, see Download and Install Creative Cloud apps.
For students interested in developing skills, Adobe offers free “Daily Creative Challenges”. These are guided projects where participants receive creative prompts and connect with pros, mentors, and other students for feedback and support. Click on the app name to learn more: Photoshop, XD and Illustrator. Also, for inspiration and over-the-shoulder learning, watch pros share their creative process on Adobe Live daily at www.behance.net/adobelive.
For more information, visit the Adobe HelpX website.

Support

If you have any questions or experience issues installing the Adobe Creative Cloud software, please contact the Technology Help Desk at help@brandeis.edu or (781) 736-4357.

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