MELBOURNE: Swinburne University of Technology (Swinburne) has announced it will be the first university in Australia to achieve Adobe Creative Campus status, joining an exclusive group of approximately 20 universities and colleges across the United States and South Korea who share a commitment to ensuring their students have the digital literacy skills required in today’s digital world.
Swinburne’s approach to digital literacy ensures that students are provided with the awareness, abilities and confidence to use digital technologies to work with data and content and to create, problem solve and communicate effectively.
“Being an Adobe Creative Campus will enable students to excel in digital literacy and enhance their employability with fundamental skills, essential for participation in the future of work,” said Swinburne’s deputy vice-chancellor (Academic) Professor Duncan Bentley.
From November 2019, all Swinburne students will have full access to all devices in Adobe Creative Cloud — a collection of the world’s best applications and services used for graphic design, video editing, web development and photography.
“This partnership with Adobe supports Swinburne’s technological focus and commitment to preparing future-ready graduates. Adobe tools will support the transformation of Swinburne’s learning, teaching and assessment with more creative and engaging approaches,” added Bentley.
“Swinburne achieving Adobe Creative Campus status and its focus on digital literacy provides its students with a pathway to the skills they need for their careers and the graduates’ businesses need for their successful future,” said Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox.
Digital literacy capabilities will be embedded within Swinburne courses, including innovation to learning activities and assessment tasks enabled through Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Visual, audio and animation skills will be developed to advance students’ creative and persuasive digital communications expertise.
“The Swinburne digital literacy programme and the Adobe Creative Campus will support the transformation of learning and assessment through the use of innovative video, audio and digital presentation formats. This enriches our students’ academic experience and prepares them with digital skills and confidence for the future workforce,” said Associate Professor Sandra Luxton, whose students in Swinburne’s Faculty of Business and Law will use the Adobe Creative Cloud to enable innovations in assessment practices.
A Digital Literacy Hub will be constructed in the library precinct for staff and students to access one-on-one training in Adobe products from student digital coaches.
“Swinburne has a key focus on technology, innovation, digital literacy and the future of work with its expertise in the fourth industrial revolution and rapid technological change. This partnership with Adobe will enrich Swinburne’s digital offerings, ensuring students are job-ready and equipped for the workforce of the future,” added Bentley.
Swinburne is a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. With campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and in Sarawak, Malaysia, a desire to innovate and bring about positive change motivates our students and staff. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au.
