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Let's Get StartedA monthly subscription to Adobe CC is required for some creative courses.  The student rate for Adobe CC is $20 a month. Please pay special attention to the monthly subscription terms and agreement when subscribing.

In order to optimize your learning experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud apps, the following minimum specifications for personal computers (desktops and laptops) are recommended by Adobe:

  • Operating system: Intel i7 processor macOS v10.13 or later or Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) versions 1809 or 1903
  • RAM: 8GB RAM for 2K/HD and 16GB RAM for 4K
  • Graphics processor: 2GB of GPU VRAM
  • Hard drive free space: 8GB
  • Monitor resolution: 1280 x 800
  • Internet connection

If you are using a KSU lab computer, you will need to save your work to a thumb drive or external hard drive with roughly 128GB of storage. 

If you need tech support or troubleshooting pertaining to a specific Adobe program, please reach out to Adobe directly.

 

Creative programs are used in these SOCM courses

  • Course Name
    Course Number
    Program Used
  • Human Communication
    COM 1100
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Visual Communication
    COM 2033
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Digital Media Production
    COM 3340
    Adobe CC Subscription not required for summer 2023
  • Research Methods
    COM 3345
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Photojournalism
    JOUR 3360
    Adobe CC Subscription Required
  • Video for the Web
    JOUR 3820
    Adobe CC Subscription Required
  • Advanced Audio
    JOUR 4445
    Adobe CC Subscription Required
  • Video News Production
    JOUR 4450
    Adobe CC Subscription Required
  • Entertainment Podcasting
    MENT 3300
    Adobe CC Subscription not required​ for summer 2023
  • Film, Video Structure and Process
    MENT 4444
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • MoMENTum Productions
    MENT 4454
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • Documentary Filmmaking
    MENT 4464
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • MENT Capstone
    MENT 4485
    Adobe CC Subscription Required
  • Digital Publication Design
    PR 4405
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • Brand Identity Design (Special Topics)
    PR 4415
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • Social Media & Communication
    COM 4900
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Survey of Digital and Social Media
    COM 6100
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Digital Publication Design
    COM 6410
    Adobe CC Subscription Required​
  • Principles of Strategic Communication
    COM 7350
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Introduction to Organizational & Professional Communication
    ORGC 3025
    Adobe Express (Free)
  • Team Communication
    ORGC 3345
    Adobe Express (Free), Adobe Premiere Rush (Free), or ThingLink for final presentations
  • Communication and Conflict (Online sections only)
    ORGC 3459
    Adobe Express (Free), Adobe Premiere Rush (Free), or ThingLink for final presentations
  • Training and Development
    ORGC 4344
    Adobe Express (Free) and Adobe Premiere Rush (Free)
  • Special Topics in Organization Communication
    ORGC 4470
    Adobe Express (Free)

 *Programs are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Updated 4/23.

 

 

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