Adobe CSWD 100 Creative Cloud Installation Guide

Adobe CSWD 100 Creative Cloud

Specifications

• Product: Web Design Courses Materials
• Course Levels: Introductory to Intermediate
• Software Requirements: MAMP, Visual Studio Code, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SASS
• Recommended Materials: Notebook and pen

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

Before starting your web design course, follow these steps:

1. Plan what you need for the first class based on the course requirements.
2. Create a budget for necessary supplies.
3. Set up any required software, such as MAMP and Visual Studio Code.

Course Materials Setup

For each course level, ensure you have the following materials:

• MAMP: Download the latest version for free.
• Visual Studio Code: Download the software for free.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Purchase a 12-month educational license for access to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• SASS: Access the browser version for free.

Notebook and Pen

Have a notebook and pen ready for taking notes during your courses.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

1. Start with what you need for the first class
   • Bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.
   • Focus on acquiring the items on your course list that are required for the first day of class. They are marked with an asterisk* on the list.
2. Budget for your supplies
   • Art supplies can vary greatly in quality and price. Take some time to understand the pacing of the course and your own learning goals to make informed decisions about what to buy. Instructors will provide more details about the specific materials needed for each course. Talk to them for advice!
   • You may already have suitable materials at home; it is not necessary to purchase new materials for every course.
   • Future skills grant students: Courses that are eligible for the future skills grant will include information about the maximum approved reimbursement amount for material costs. Only materials purchased between the Fall 2024 registration opening and the reimbursement submission deadline for the term will be eligible for reimbursement. Please make sure to track your expenses and keep all your original receipts. Expenses that exceed the $3500 lifetime limit will not be reimbursed.
3. Set up any required software
   • For courses that require software: purchase, download, and install the required software before the first day of class. This will allow you time to troubleshoot any potential installation issues. Most required software are free or have low-cost educational versions that are available to you as an ECU Continuing Studies student.

Introductory WordPress

CSWD 100: Introductory WordPress

required for the first day of class

If you are using your future skills grant funds, the maximum approved reimbursement for material costs is $321.88

CSWD 101: Introductory Web Design

required for the first day of class

• If you are using your future skills grant funds, the maximum approved reimbursement for material costs is $321.88

CSWD 201: Intermediate Web Design

required for the first day of class

• If you are using your future skills grant funds, the maximum approved reimbursement for material costs is $321.88

FAQs

• Q: What if I don’t have access to Adobe Creative Cloud?
  • A: If you don’t have access to Adobe Creative Cloud, please contact your course instructor for alternative solutions or resources.
• Q: Can I use a different code editor instead of Visual Studio Code?
  • A: While Visual Studio Code is recommended, you can use other code editors based on your preference. Ensure the editor supports the course requirements.