Adobe Youth Voices Essentials is a set of open curricula and resources for educators to create breakthrough learning experiences for young people. Based on the best practices of the Adobe Youth Voices program, the Adobe Foundation's signature philanthropy initiative, these tools help empower youth to "create with purpose."
It's our mission to inspire young people to better communicate their ideas, exhibit their potential, and take action in their communities. We provide sample curricula and activities to help educators lead youth media projects in a variety of settings.
Our philosophy
Adobe Youth Voices capitalizes on young people's innate optimism and sense of justice, helping encourage youth to be creative, articulate contributors to their communities.
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Youth-centered curriculum
Learn about the youth media process. Download lesson plans that will help launch, guide, and sustain effective youth-led projects.
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Stories
See youth-produced work that Adobe Youth Voices has nurtured. Learn about what other educators are doing, and meet youth from around the world who have inspirational perspectives to share.
Experience the stories.
Recognizing young creatives around the world
Adobe Youth Voices would like to reward young creative producers from around the world. Awards will be given to media that demonstrates imagination, expression, and a clear perspective about issues of importance. Categories include:
- Animation
- Graphic Design
- Audio
- Music Video
- Digital Photography
- Narrative
- Documentary
- Poetry/Experimental
Prizes range from media tools and services, and all awarded projects will be showcased at partner film festivals, art galleries, and other exhibition opportunities worldwide.
Help your students create their best. The submission process begins in early 2012. Continue to check back for updates.
Rough Cut Review Webinar
Prepare for your Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards submission! Learn tips and tricks for facilitating a positive critique session to help improve student work. Join us on
Tuesday, March 13 at 9am PST, 12pm EST
Stop Motion Animation Webinar
Thank you to everyone who tuned into our Stop Motion Animation Webinar on October 19. For those who were unable to attend or those interested in reviewing the presentation, we've provided access to all of the useful materials featured in the live stream. Enjoy the valuable content meant to help you engage and inspire your students by bringing stop motion animation into your classroom.
Webinar Video
Stop Motion Animation Powerpoint Presentation (PDF format)
Other useful videos:
Keys to Friendship
Environment