AI for Designers: Photoshop, Illustrator & Firefly AI Design Course in Malaysia — HRD Corp Claimable
An intensive one-day programme for working designers. Move from prompt fundamentals to a finished, client-ready campaign asset pack — stills, vectors and a social-ready video cut — built entirely with the generative AI now inside Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly.
Brainymation Studio runs a 1-day AI course for graphic designers in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. HRD Corp claimable. Covers Photoshop, Illustrator & Firefly video.
Overview
Course Overview
This intensive one-day programme is designed for working designers who already know their way around Photoshop and Illustrator but want to harness the new wave of generative AI tools built into Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly.
Across the day you move from foundational prompting skills through to producing finished, client-ready assets — discovering how Adobe’s generative tools shorten retouching, vectorisation, ideation, video and mockup workflows from hours into minutes.
The afternoon Firefly session goes beyond stills into motion: the Firefly Video model, Text to Video and Image to Video, camera and motion direction, and generated sound — so you can turn a still hero image into a social-ready clip without leaving the Adobe ecosystem.
You will also cover the commercial side: Firefly’s commercial safety, IP and licensing, Content Credentials, and the quality bar for handing AI-generated work to a client.
By the end of the day you walk away with a complete campaign-style asset set — stills, vectors and a short social video — produced entirely using AI-accelerated techniques, and a clear framework for integrating Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly into your professional design pipeline.
Audience
Who Should Attend
Designers & Art Directors
- Practising designers, art directors and creative producers
- In-house designers at brands and agencies
Marketing Creatives & Content Creators
- Marketing creatives, photographers and illustrators
- Content creators producing daily brand visuals
Freelance Creatives
- Freelancers looking to increase output without adding hours
- Studio owners who need faster concept-to-client turnaround
Creative Team Leads
- Creative team leads upskilling their teams on AI-assisted workflows
- Managers standardising an AI-assisted design process
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Generative AI in Adobe CC
Explain how generative AI fits the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and the commercial-safety rules for Firefly-generated content.
Visual Prompt Engineering
Craft prompts using subject, style, composition and reference modifiers to produce consistent, on-brief imagery.
Photoshop Generative Tools
Composite, extend and refine images with Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Generative Remove, Distraction Removal and Reference Image.
AI Retouching & Masking
Accelerate retouching with Neural Filters, Select Subject, Sky Replacement and one-click Remove Background.
Illustrator Vector Generation
Generate editable vector artwork from prompts using Text to Vector Graphic, Generative Shape Fill and Text to Pattern.
Rebrand, Retype & Mockup
Apply Generative Recolor, Retype and Mockup to rebrand, restore and present vector work in minutes rather than hours.
Adobe Firefly Web
Use Text to Image, Generative Fill, Text Effects, Generate Similar, Structure and Style Reference to generate and iterate concepts.
Firefly AI Video
Generate and direct short-form video with Text to Video and Image to Video, applying camera, motion and style controls to bring still artwork into motion.
Round-Trip Campaign Workflow
Integrate Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly to deliver a cohesive campaign — from retouched hero asset to vector collateral, print-ready mockups and a social-ready motion cut.
Add AI Sound & Dubbing
Create a scratch soundtrack with Generate Sound Effects and Generate Speech, and localise campaign clips using Translate and Dub.
Curriculum
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Generative AI for Designers (9.00am – 9.45am)
- How diffusion models work — a designer-friendly overview
- Firefly vs. third-party generators — why commercial safety matters
- IP, licensing, Content Credentials and client-deliverable considerations
- The anatomy of a strong visual prompt — subject, style, lighting, composition, mood
- Negative prompts and content type controls
- Using aspect ratio, effects, colour and tone, and camera angle presets
Module 2: AI in Adobe Photoshop (9.45am – 11.15am)
- Generative Fill — adding, removing and replacing content with prompts
- Generative Expand — extending backgrounds and changing aspect ratios
- Generative Remove and Distraction Removal — one-click cleanup
- Reference Image — using an image as a style or structure anchor
- Generate Similar and Generate Variations in the Contextual Task Bar
- Select Subject, Object Selection Tool, Remove Background and Sky Replacement
- Select and Mask workspace — AI-refined hair and edges
- Neural Filters — Skin Smoothing, Smart Portrait, Makeup Transfer, Style Transfer, Colorize, Super Zoom
- Harmonisation, Landscape Mixer, JPEG Artefacts Removal and Photo Restoration
- Practical Exercise — Product Hero Extension: extend a square product photo to a widescreen banner with Generative Expand, then clean the scene with Distraction Removal
- Practical Exercise — AI Composite: build a replacement background with Generative Fill, drop in a stock model photo, then blend with Harmonisation and Sky Replacement
Module 3: AI in Adobe Illustrator (11.30am – 1.00pm)
- Text to Vector Graphic — Subject, Scene, Icon and Pattern modes
- Choosing between Detailed, Flat and Line Art vector styles
- Editing generated vectors — paths, groups and clean-up techniques
- Generative Shape Fill — replacing artwork inside existing shapes
- Generative Recolor — recolouring complex artwork with a single prompt
- Retype — converting outlined or raster type back into editable fonts
- Text to Pattern — seamless patterns for packaging and editorial
- Mockup — wrapping artwork onto bottles, bags, boxes and garments
- Image Trace with AI-tuned presets, Smart Actions and contextual task bar suggestions
- Practical Exercise — Instant Icon Set: generate a cohesive 6-icon set with Text to Vector (Icon mode) and harmonise it with Generative Recolor
- Practical Exercise — Packaging Mockup: generate a label concept with Text to Vector, recolour it for three brand variants and present all three on a bottle using Mockup
Module 4: AI in Adobe Firefly — Imagery and Video (2.00pm – 3.30pm)
- Text to Image — generating concept variations at scale
- Structure Reference and Style Reference for on-brand consistency
- Text Effects for stylised typography concepts, and Generative Fill on the web for rapid comping
- Firefly Boards for collaborative mood-boarding and video storyboarding
- The Firefly Video Model — commercially safe motion you can put in front of a client
- Text to Video — generating clips straight from a written prompt
- Image to Video — animating a Firefly still, a Photoshop comp or Illustrator artwork
- Choosing aspect ratio, resolution and clip length for social, web and presentation
- Camera controls — shot size, camera angle and camera motion (pan, zoom, dolly, handheld)
- Prompting for motion — describing action, pacing and atmosphere, not just the subject
- Style and composition reference, seed control and Generate Similar for repeatable takes
- Generate Sound Effects and Generate Speech for a fast scratch soundtrack
- Translate and Dub — multi-language versions of the same campaign clip
- Generative Extend in Premiere Pro — stretching a shot to fit the edit
- Export settings, Content Credentials and what to check before delivery
- Practical Exercise — Brief to Board: produce a 9-image concept board in Firefly Web using Style Reference to hold brand consistency
- Practical Exercise — Still to Scroll-Stopper: animate the Photoshop hero image with Image to Video, direct it with a camera-motion preset and add a generated sound effect for a 9:16 social-ready clip
Module 5: Integrated Project — Campaign in a Day (3.45pm – 4.55pm)
- Phase 1 — Concept (Firefly): generate a hero image concept using Text to Image with Style Reference, then produce 3–4 variations to present to a stakeholder
- Phase 2 — Hero Asset (Photoshop): use Generative Expand to create horizontal, vertical and square versions, then clean and polish with Generative Remove and Neural Filters
- Phase 3 — Brand Mark and Collateral (Illustrator): generate a supporting icon with Text to Vector, a matching seamless pattern with Text to Pattern, light-mode and dark-mode variants with Generative Recolor, and present the full pack on a Mockup template
- Phase 4 — Motion Cut (Firefly Video): animate the approved hero asset with Image to Video, direct the shot with a camera-motion preset and export a 9:16 vertical cut with a generated sound effect for social
- Phase 5 — Review and Critique: peer gallery walk-through and trainer feedback on prompt craft, output selection, motion direction and final polish
Module 6: Wrap-Up and Q&A (4.55pm – 5.00pm)
- Recap of the day’s AI workflows and decision framework
- Where Adobe is heading next — upcoming Firefly features and model updates
- Resources — prompt libraries, community packs and continued learning paths
- Other useful AI tools in content creation
- Open Q&A
Investment
Training Investment & Advantages
What’s Included
Prerequisites
Working familiarity with the Photoshop and Illustrator interface — layers, selections, artboards and the basic tools. This is not a beginner course. An Adobe Creative Cloud subscription or trial with Firefly generative credits is required for the hands-on exercises.
Why Us
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Course
Intensive 1-Day Training
Walk in a designer, walk out with three AI tools in your daily workflow.
Flexible Learning Mode
Attend in person at Leisure Commerce Square PJ or join online via Zoom.
Adobe-Expert Trainer
Learn from an instructor with 16 years of Adobe teaching experience focused on real client work.
Campaign in a Day Capstone
Six guided exercises plus an end-to-end campaign project — stills, vectors and a social video cut — you can add straight to your portfolio.
3 Months Post-Training Support
Continue benefiting from support including direct contact with the trainer.
HRD Corp Claimable
100% claimable — subject to employer terms and approval process.
Trainer
Meet Your Instructor
Yavinesh Rajagopal
Senior Creative Trainer • 16 Years Experience
With over 6 years as a DTP artist, graphic designer and multimedia designer, plus 16 years of teaching experience, Yavinesh brings extensive knowledge in Adobe, Autodesk and more. He has been integrating generative AI into Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly workflows for real client projects across Malaysia.
“The content is very informative and Mr Yavinesh is indeed very knowledgeable in his field.” — Dr. Norhanifah Binti Murli, UTHM
Reviews
What Our Participants Say
Reviews of Brainymation Studio — pulled live from our Google Business Profile.
“Must try”
“I attended Sir Yavinesh’s Adobe Premiere Pro class and I’m really satisfied. He explained everything clearly, step by step, and was very patient whenever someone didn’t understand. I’ve also joined his Illustrator and After Effects classes before, all very practical and easy to follow. If you’re looking for someone experienced who can guide you from basic then I truly recommend Sir Yavinesh!”
“informative and productive online training by Sir Yavinesh”
“Trainings was very informative and valuable with practical approach. Mr Yavinesh is very knowledgeable and patient. He's an excellent trainer and recommended to learners of all levels. Thanks sir!”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. This is not a beginner course. You need working familiarity with the Photoshop and Illustrator interface — layers, selections, artboards and the basic tools. The day is spent on the generative AI features rather than teaching the core software, so if you are new to Adobe we recommend taking Adobe Photoshop Essential first.
You will need Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator installed plus an Adobe Creative Cloud account with Firefly generative credits, which also covers Firefly Web and the Firefly Video model. Come with Creative Cloud already signed in so you can start using Generative Fill, Generative Recolor, Text to Image and Image to Video from the first exercise.
You leave with a complete campaign-style asset pack built during the day: a Firefly concept board, a hero image extended into horizontal, vertical and square versions with Generative Expand, a generated icon set and seamless pattern from Illustrator’s Text to Vector Graphic and Text to Pattern, light-mode and dark-mode brand variants via Generative Recolor, the whole pack presented on a Mockup template, and a 9:16 social-ready motion cut animated from the hero image with Firefly’s Image to Video.
Yes. The afternoon Firefly session covers the Adobe Firefly Video model end to end: Text to Video and Image to Video, choosing aspect ratio, resolution and clip length, directing the shot with camera controls such as shot size, angle, pan, zoom, dolly and handheld motion, plus Generate Sound Effects, Translate and Dub, and Generative Extend in Premiere Pro. You animate your own Photoshop hero image into a 9:16 social clip during the day. If you want a full production workflow for AI video, see The AI Filmmaker: Concept to Final Cut.
A standard class teaches the core software tools, while this course focuses specifically on the generative AI features inside Photoshop, Illustrator, and Firefly — including Firefly Video — to help designers in Malaysia work faster. It also covers commercial licensing, Content Credentials, and quality control for AI-generated visuals.
Yes, this is HRD Corp claimable training.
No, this is live trainer guided training.
Yes. We will send the Zoom link upon registration.
Yes. Location: Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
It’s 1 day, 9am – 5pm.
Face-to-face: RM 1,400. Online: RM 1,400.
The day runs 9.00am to 5.00pm: foundations of generative AI and prompt engineering (9.00am – 9.45am), AI in Adobe Photoshop (9.45am – 11.15am), break (11.15am – 11.30am), AI in Adobe Illustrator (11.30am – 1.00pm), lunch (1.00pm – 2.00pm), AI in Adobe Firefly covering imagery and video (2.00pm – 3.30pm), break (3.30pm – 3.45pm), the Campaign in a Day integrated project (3.45pm – 4.55pm), then wrap-up and open Q&A (4.55pm – 5.00pm).
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion.
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