Academic Creative Services

We help educators find, create and implement innovative and engaging learning assets. Think of us as the creative friend in your network

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Welcome to Academic Creative Services

We understand effective teaching takes preparation. It takes focus. Finding the right creative assets to support your instruction can be challenging, time consuming and frustrating. We can help.

Below you will find Academic Creative Services resource and training channels. A great way to begin is by watching this walkthrough video. In this video we will walk you through navigation and topics for all of our services.

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Resource & Training Channels

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Design Basics

A Great Place to Start.

Topics covered include the basics of design, color theory, design thinking, common tools, and digital & traditional resources. Training for creating digital assets and information design can be found here, as well.

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Audio Resources

All Things Audio.

Recording voice-overs and soundtracks, cleaning up audio recordings, audio equipment and recording software are just a few of the topics and training found here.

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Images & Graphics

"A picture is worth…"

Let's help you find the perfect image to illustrate your idea. Tips & training include finding image libraries, creating your own images, photography & image manipulation training, infographics and helpful graphic design resources.

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Video Resources

The Moving Image.

This is where you can find training & resources for video and screen recording, live-streaming and conferencing, motion graphics and video editing. Topics include software and hardware options.

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Online Instruction

Digital & Virtual.

Training and resources to support and enhance online learning. Topics include remote or home workstations, conferencing & streaming, creative solutions for engagement, and using digital assets within the Blackboard environment.

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Live Instruction

Live & Location Specific.

Creative solutions for the classroom. Training & resources include presentation and lecturing software, live-streaming, and innovative uses of the common tools and equipment available at WSU, as well as integration into the Blackboard environment.

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The Mobile Experience

Fad or Future?

This channel is dedicated to the exploration and creative uses of mobile devices and apps. Training & resources focus on creative mobile solutions that can be used in a live environment or a virtual environment.

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The Cloud as a Tool

Creative & Handy.

How can cloud-based apps, management systems, and communication options support a creative learning environment? This channel offers a creative prespective and training on tools designed for cloud navigation and application.

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The Printed Material

Tactile & Tangible.

There is something beautiful about the tactility of paper and physicality of an object. This channel explores the creativity of things printed. Topics and training include creative solutions for printed material, 3D printing and tactile graphics.