Mumbai: Arena Animation, a training brand of Aptech Limited specializing in animation, gaming, multimedia, and VFX education, has announced a strategic partnership with Adobe to equip students with cutting-edge creative and digital skills for India’s dynamic creative economy.
The collaboration aims to empower the next generation of creators through Adobe’s AI-powered Creative Cloud Pro (CC Pro) suite.
Under this partnership, Arena Animation students enrolling over the next year will receive complimentary access to Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for up to one year or the duration of their course, whichever comes first.
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This initiative is designed to help students develop core creative skills and prepare for a digital-first world through hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud Pro suite includes over 20 applications used by creative professionals globally—such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro—along with AI-driven tools like Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express. These resources will enable Arena Animation students to experiment with professional content creation across design, video, and multimedia disciplines.
Arena Animation Strengthens Student Empowerment Through Adobe Tools
“At Arena Animation, student empowerment is central to our mission,” said Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director and Brand Custodian, Aptech Limited.
“This collaboration with Adobe goes beyond access to software – it’s an investment in our students’ futures. By providing them the same tools used by creative professionals worldwide, we are bridging the gap between learning and real-world application while helping them build impactful portfolios.”
Weling added that the integration of Adobe Creative Cloud Pro supports flexible and remote learning, enabling students to innovate and collaborate from anywhere. He emphasized that this partnership marks a significant step in preparing India’s young creators for the future of digital media and design.
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Adobe and Arena Animation Drive Future-Ready Creative Skills
Girish Balachandran, Senior Director & Country Head – Digital Media, Adobe India, commented, “As AI reshapes how we create and communicate, the need for strong digital skills has never been greater. Our partnership with Arena Animation ensures students can develop these skills early using the same tools that power the world’s most influential creative projects. We’re excited to support India’s next generation of creative talent.”
Arena Animation faculty will integrate Adobe Creative Cloud Pro into their curriculum through project-based learning, industry-driven insights, and mentorship programs. Support teams across Arena Animation centres will assist students with setup and onboarding to ensure a seamless learning experience.
The partnership underscores Arena Animation’s commitment to making creative education accessible and aligned with global industry standards, while helping students meet the rising demand for digital and AI-integrated skills in India and beyond.
