Our Mission
Our mission is two-fold: We equip educators with project-based instructional strategies using Adobe Youth Voices "Create with Purpose" strategy and philosophy. We also train educators to use the Adobe software tools.
The goal of Adobe Youth Voices is to encourage underserved teens to create works that communicate their ideas, concerns, and aspirations. By tackling relevant issues through media creation, young people also develop skills needed for success in school and a stronger sense of connection in the community.
The Youth Voices program provides students and teachers access to multimedia tools, training and a worldwide network of resources so they can communicate, share ideas, explore and comment on the world around them.
KCI in partnership with RAFT will train educators to effectively engage these young people, facilitating youth created media projects. Educators will learn to use Adobe software to help youth find their voice, communicate their ideas, and exhibit their potential.
Classes
To sign up for our Adobe classes, go to the RAFT AYVTC registration page. Educators of middle and high school students receive priority, but other educators are welcome on a space-available basis.
Surveys:
| Pre-sesson Surveys: | Post Session Survey |
| Date | Title |
| 3/6 | Flash 1 |
| 3/13 | Flash 2 |
| 4/10 | Video Broadcasting (Vodcasting) |
| 4/17 | Adobe Photoshop 1 |
| 4/24 | Adobe Photoshop 2 - Saturday, April 24,2010 |
| 5/1 and 5/8 | Adobe Premier Elements |
| 5/15 | Adobe InDesign 1 |
| 5/22 | Adobe InDesign 2 |
| 6/5 | Adobe Flash 1 |
| 6/12 and 6/19 | Adobe Flash 2 and Adobe Flash 3 |
Adobe Summer Institute This Institute is offered as a hybrid course (5 units). 5 "in class" sessions June 28-July 2, and an online component that will offer resources for project management with students. The Institute will end and projects will be due August 1. In-class sessions: 6/28-7/2 (Monday through Friday at KCI)
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Registration and Enrollment Policy
Registration and Foothill College Credit
Registration for all Adobe Youth Voices Teacher Training classes is done through the RAFT website or by calling RAFT at (408) 451-1421.
All participants are also required to complete the Foothill College Online Application to formally register for the class. Every 6-hour session will earn the participant a 1/2 unit of Foothill College credit. At the end of the quarter, a transcript can be requested from Foothill College. This transcript will show the units earned and the classes attended.
The cost of Foothill College application and tuition for educators is paid for by Adobe; non-educators will be billed the application and tuition fee $30 per quarter + $17 per unit. (A Foothill College application is required only once per quarter. Each half-unit class is only $8.50 tuition).
Enrollment Policy
- Priority enrollment is offered to middle and high school educators up to 3 weeks prior to class.
- Any other educator can sign-up and will be placed on a waiting list until 3 weeks prior to the class and then enrolled, if space is available.
- Non-educators may also sign-up on a space available basis and if enrolled, will be billed Foothill application ($30 once per quarter) and tuition fees ($17 per unit, $8.50 per half-unit).
Feedback
We are always interested in your comments on how we can help you teach your students more effectively through what you learn in our classes. If you have success stories or suggestions, feel free to share them with us!
Adobe Philanthropy
Adobe supports strategic programs and partnerships that help make our communities better, stronger, and more vibrant places in which to live, work, and do business.
The Adobe Foundation is a private 501c3 foundation created and funded by Adobe Systems Incorporated to leverage human, technological and financial resources to drive social change and improve the communities in which we live and work.