{"id":3099,"date":"2021-10-03T21:35:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T04:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/?page_id=3099"},"modified":"2021-10-03T21:37:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T04:37:22","slug":"accessing-adobe-illustrator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/accessing-adobe-illustrator\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessing Adobe Illustrator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adobe Illustrator is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software bundle, which is unfortunately not open-source or free (aside from a short free trial). Here are your options for accessing the software to complete assignments in this course:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Check to see if you have free access with your WSU account. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WSU is offering access for students enrolled in certain classes. This course is <em>not<\/em> one of the designated courses, but you may be enrolled in another one. Follow the instructions in the box below to see if this works for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featurebox\">\nPlease follow the instructions below to enable access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit https:\/\/creativecloud.adobe.com and use your school credentials to sign in.<\/li>\n<li>If prompted, select Company or School Account and then enter your password. Or provide your credentials in your school\u2019s login screen.<\/li>\n<li>From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download your desired app. Click Apps on the top of the page to view all apps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>2. Use a campus lab in Pullman, Vancouver or Everett. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pullman campus has several computer labs with Adobe software.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark.wsu.edu\/creative-corridor\/innovation-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SPARK 210: Media Development Lab<\/a> is open to all students, check the link for current hours<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsulibs.wsu.edu\/services\/dimensions-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dimensions Lab at Holland Library<\/a> is open to all students 24 hours a day on Monday through Thursday each week, with additional hours on the weekends.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murrow.wsu.edu\/murrow-virtual-lab\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson 53 Murrow College Lab<\/a> is open 3-10 p.m. weekdays and 12-5 p.m. weekends, with student assistants to help with general software questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I do not receive information about lab availability on other campuses, but I can help you find that information  if you need it. <\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Purchase an Illustrator subscription. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can buy a subscription and download the program from the Adobe website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/plans.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Creative Cloud plans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1832\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM.png 1832w, https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-03-at-9.07.07-PM-1536x560.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>By far the <em>cheapest<\/em> option for this class is purchasing a one-month subscription to Illustrator only, which is usually about $32. All assignments that <em>require<\/em> Illustrator are intentionally scheduled within one month of this course so one month of access is sufficient. The <em>best value<\/em> as a student is definitely the student plan, which has access to all Adobe software at $20\/month, but for a one-year contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Discuss a personalized alternative plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you cannot use Adobe Illustrator because of technology or other limitations, please let me know right away and we&#8217;ll figure out the best alternative software program to use for your specific situation and learning goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adobe Illustrator is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software bundle, which is unfortunately not open-source or free (aside from a short free trial). Here are your options for accessing the software to complete assignments in this course: 1. Check to see if you have free access with your WSU account. 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