EDUCATION
Our Board sponsors students to attend events such PaperSpecs (Unboxed) Mini Design conferences. In addition, our students benefit from learning from GCSF alumni and other leaders in our field. We also thank the Advertising Production Club of New York (APC-NYC) for inviting our students to their educational industry panels.
The GCSF Educational Series offers invaluable Adobe-certified training sessions designed to empower, enrich, and inspire our network of students and alumni. Taught by Amybeth Menendez, a GCSF Board Trustee and an Adobe Certified Instructor and Expert, our courses explore the latest innovations and insider tips across Adobe Creative Cloud. This dynamic three-session course delves into the newest updates and essential tools professionals swear by, covering Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more!
The sessions take a deep dive into the latest design software technologies, providing training to students and alumni on topics including:
- AI Generative Fill & AI Generative Expand
- Understanding AI Generative Credits
- Establishing standards for responsibility and transparency
- New and enhanced tools
- Panoramic Filters
- Firefly and Adobe Express
- Text-based video editing
Our courses give our students the opportunity to:
- Explore cutting-edge techniques.
- Enhance their skills with the help of industry experts.
- Win exciting prizes and earn certifications.
- Connect with fellow creatives.
- Learn industry standard best practices and skills like video cover letter creation.
EDUCATION SPONSORS
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued sponsors for their unwavering support of these creative education initiatives. Their commitment makes a meaningful difference in empowering aspiring creatives to reach new heights.
Our Esteemed Platinum Education Sponsor:
We sincerely thank PRINTING United Alliance for their steadfast commitment to fostering excellence in graphic communications education. Their dedication and generosity significantly impact the growth and development of our GCSF students, ensuring that they receive the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry.
We also extend our thanks to the following contributors for their generous donations to advance the skills of our students and alumni for the marketplace.
Adobe Expert Community:
A heartfelt thank you to the Adobe Expert Community for their invaluable contribution. As a token of their generosity, one lucky student who participates in all three sessions will receive a one-year All-Apps Creative Cloud subscription courtesy of the Adobe Expert Community.
iLEARNING+ Certification Courses:
Winners can select from various Certification Courses generously donated by our education sponsor, PRINTING United Alliance.
Markzware:
We’re grateful to Markzware for their contribution of valuable resources to our creative community. Generously donated by our sponsor, the Markzware products OmniMarkz and FlightCheck are essential tools for ensuring the quality and accuracy of creative projects.
Submachine Subtitle Licenses:
Thanks to Submachine Subtitle Licenses for donating two licenses offering enhanced video editing and production capabilities.
Thomas Zagler
We thank Thomas Zagler for his generosity in contributing Configurator Reloaded Photoshop Plug-In, a valuable tool for enhancing a Photoshop workflow.
