Adobe's AI-powered tools will help Arena Animation students build industry-ready skills to excel in India’s competitive creative economy

Mumbai, 28th October, 2025: Arena Animation, a leader in animation, gaming, digital content creation, multimedia and VFX training over the last three decades and a training brand of Aptech Limited, has today announced a strategic partnership with Adobe aimed at equipping students with essential creative and digital skills.

The one year partnership will see Arena Animation students receive complimentary access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (CC Pro) suite for up to one year or for the duration of their course- whichever comes first. This will enable all students enrolling for the next one year to harness creativity and develop core skills needed to thrive in a digital first world.

Adobe’s CC Pro suite offers students access to more than 20 industry-leading creative applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro. It also includes Adobe Firefly a commercially safe, creative AI design tool, as well as Adobe Express, an all-in-one tool for design, photo and video creation.

"At Arena Animation, student empowerment is at the heart of everything we do,” said Mr. Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director , Aptech Limited and Brand Custodian, at Arena Animation. “This collaboration with Adobe is more than just a new benefit—it’s an investment in every student’s future. By putting professional creative tools into their hands, we’re equipping them to transform their ideas into impactful work and preparing them for the realities of modern industry. Our aim is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world professional experience. Every student of ours from Arena Animation can now learn, practice, and build portfolios with the tools that leading creative professionals use globally.”

Mr. Weling further commented, “Remote learning, flexibility and access have become vital for education in today’s world. With Creative Cloud’s versatility, our students can innovate and collaborate from anywhere, using software that powers the world’s best creative projects. This is a proud moment for us as we step forward to help our next generation of creators.”

Girish Balachandran, Senior Director & Country Head – Digital Media at Adobe India, said, “As AI transforms the way we create and communicate, digital and creative skills have never been more important. Our partnership with Arena Animation is about giving students the opportunity to build those skills early, using tools and approaches that reflect the realities of today’s industry. By making creativity more accessible and intuitive, we’re helping the next generation turn ideas into impact and prepare for careers in a digital‑first world.”

Arena Animation’s faculty have integrated CC Pro into the curriculum, offering project-based guidance, industry insights and directed mentorship programs. Students will use these tools in both guided classroom settings and self-directed learning at home. Support teams across Arena Animation centres will assist students with activation, setup and onboarding.

The partnership with Adobe underscores Arena Animation’s ongoing commitment to student growth. It supports the brand’s vision to make creative learning accessible, relevant and future-ready by aligning with global industry standards and helping meet the growing demand for digital skills in India and beyond.

ABOUT ARENA ANIMATION
Arena Animation is a pioneer, trendsetter, and global leader in Media & Entertainment education. Since its inception in 1996, Arena Animation has trained over 4,50,000 millions of students globally through its extensive network of centres.

Arena Animation offers industry-relevant courses in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Digital, AR/VR, and Multimedia, empowering students to build global careers in the rapidly evolving creative industries. The curriculum is supported by top-tier faculty, global partnerships, and cutting-edge learning tools.

Arena Animation’s students are placed in leading studios and companies such as DNEG, Rockstar Games, Zebu Animation, Green Gold Animation, ILM, NY VFXWALA, Network 18, Digitoonz, and more across the Media & Entertainment landscape.

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