Adobe Systems has announced the launch of new site licensing options, curriculum and certification programs to encourage digital communication in schools and technical institutes. This revolutionary offering for the Indian education sector is a unique software licensing program to distribute creative software products cost effectively among schools and other higher educational institutions. The new resources will make it easier for schools to deploy Adobe's new offering of tightly integrated, industry-leading design and development tools into the curriculum, as well as into career and technical education programs.

The new site licensing options are targeted at two segments: The K-12 program (for school children from kintergarden to 12th grade) and the Term Site License (TSL) program (for universities).The new Creative Suite 3 K-12 School Site Licenses help primary and secondary schools to cost-effectively deploy Creative Suite on school-owned or school-leased computers across the campus. The Term Site License (TSL) is a flexible license option for teachers especially in India.

Once deployed, educators can implement one or more of the year-long project-based curricula which help to develop key digital communication and foundational career skills for students.

The K-12 School Site Licenses (for Windows and Mac OS) allow for a maximum installation on up to 500 computers at a single school site and include teacher home use rights.

The curricula, which ships on a DVD with the site licenses, include Visual Design: Foundations of Design and Print Production; Digital Design: Foundations of Web Design; and Digital Video: Foundations of Video Design and Production. Projects in each curriculum engage students in all aspects of design and development from planning to evaluation.

“The development of knowledge based economies coupled with increased international mobility and has placed huge demands on the higher education system in India ”, said Sandeep Mehrotra, Country Sales Manager, Adobe Systems India. "Today's communication with technology takes place through a vast array of media, from interactive websites to rich presentations, to broadcast videos and interactive forms. Education institutions around the world are using Adobe digital communication tools to enhance classroom experiences, engage students in learning, and improve communication, collaboration and administrative productivity across the institution. Better skills and a quality education system are paramount in training the new breed of employees that will make India succeed”, he added.

“Adobe is committed to offering educators the resources to help students succeed in today's highly competitive workplace,” said Sandeep Mehrotra, Country Sales Manager, Adobe India . “The combination of Adobe Creative Suite 3 with our new education resources will help teachers take classroom instruction beyond traditional learning techniques and engage students to express their ideas and prepare for future career opportunities.”