Media Designers

Who we are and what we do

We are your Global Campus Media Designers. In close collaboration with Instructional Designers, we develop engaging, purpose-driven media to support teaching and enhance student learning. Our goal is to make it easier for students to connect with concepts, apply what they’ve learned and stay engaged.

Media development for Global Campus courses comes at no additional cost to faculty or departments.

What we offer

Select from the dropdowns below to view examples of our most common offerings. If you’d like to try something that isn’t listed, let us know at gc.media@wsu.edu. We’re always looking for new ways to support teaching and learning.

Video engages learners by combining visual and auditory elements to support comprehension and retention. We can help to structure your videos in a way that allows your students to connect emotionally with the lesson content.

Lightboard

The Lightboard is an alternative to a regular whiteboard that allows you to face the camera and better connect with your students. The internal lighting of the glass makes your writing glow, adding an engaging visual flair to your lessons. Our Lightboard Studio is located on the Pullman Campus and is fully supported by Global Campus Media Designers.

Helpful for: visual problem solving (equations, diagrams, structures, annotations), process demonstrations, spatial understanding

Demonstration

Demonstration videos let learners see exactly how something is done. With multiple cameras, we can zoom in and show important steps up close.

Helpful for: physical processes, lab techniques, art and design

Illustration allows precise control over visual detail and style, supporting clarity and intentional emphasis. Graphic design elements, such as infographics or charts, can serve as an at-a-glance guide to a topic or help learners understand the relationships between concepts.

Helpful for: visually depicting abstract concepts, focusing in on specific details, visual breakdowns and comparisons

Map of Europe during the Cold War (1946–1990), showing NATO member countries in blue and Warsaw Pact nations in red with diagonal stripes. NATO countries include the U.K., France, West Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, and others. Warsaw Pact countries include the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Neutral countries like Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, and Finland are shown in gray.
Have full control over the creation of detailed graphics
Illustrated flowchart titled "Global Campus Course Development" with five steps shown along a dotted path. Step 1: Department Request (with a paper airplane icon). Step 2: Processed and Approved (with a large checkmark). Step 3: Instructional Designer Assigned (with eyeglasses). Step 4: Course is Developed (with a wrench and bolts). Step 5: Course is Offered (with a smiling cougar mascot in front of a globe giving a thumbs-up).
Engage the audience with illustrative examples
Infographic titled “Exemplar Course: STEM – Student Learning Outcomes.” It includes seven illustrated outcomes: (1) a computer mouse icon with the text “successfully navigate the online course space,” (2) chat bubbles with question and exclamation marks, labeled “participate in discussions and respond to classmates’ posts,” (3) a clock labeled “complete quizzes and exams in Canvas,” (4) chemistry beakers labeled “complete and submit a variety of assignments in Canvas,” (5) a checklist labeled “determine the course expectations and requirements,” (6) an envelope with an exclamation mark labeled “contact and interact with your instructor,” and (7) a thumbs-up icon labeled “succeed in an online course at WSU.”
Make course spaces look professional and cohesive

Animation combines the benefits of Illustration and Graphic Design with motion, making it ideal for depicting concepts involving movement.

Explainer Animation

In addition to showing movement, animation can be used to simplify complex concepts, guiding the learner visually through each element. The strategic use of animation can convey a large amount of information in a short amount of time, so it’s best to keep explainer animations bite sized.

Helpful for: simplifying complex concepts

Animated Graphic Loop

Bring an illustration, diagram or graph to life with animation. An animated graphic is typically no more than a few seconds long and can be embedded directly into your modules.

Helpful for: abstract concepts involving motion

An interactive activity can range from a simple on/off switch to a fully immersive virtual lab assignment. These take the most time to develop—for both our team and faculty—but they offer powerful opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and can provide a safe space for students to make and learn from mistakes.

Helpful for: exploratory activities, scenarios, practicing skills with feedback

If your audio needs help, don’t worry—we can remove background noise, fix issues and enhance the overall quality, so reach out for help before you decide to start over and re-record.

When to reach out

Media design works best when it’s part of the planning process from the beginning. You don’t need a fully developed idea—we can help you explore creative directions and figure out what best fits your learning objectives. Ask your Instructional Designer about Media Design or contact gc.media@wsu.edu.

Where to start

Here are some questions to help you get started thinking about media:

  • What concepts do your students typically struggle with the most?
  • Are there any activities you like to use in a physical classroom that you’re not sure how to translate to your Global course?
  • Is the media you currently use in need of an update or refresh?

What to expect

If you would like to explore utilizing our Media Design services in your course, let your Instructional Designer know, or contact gc.media@wsu.edu.

  1. We will schedule a meeting with you and your Instructional Designer to discuss the goals and scope of the project and determine the best option(s) to meet your learning objectives.
  2. We will establish a timeline for the project and a communication plan for development.
  3. Media creation is a collaborative process between Faculty and Media Designer, and you should expect to give feedback throughout the design process.