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How do you create content that tells a clear, cohesive story about a brand? In this course, you will learn how organizations communicate who they are through images, video, design, and web content. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of visual storytelling and gain hands-on experience with the core tools used to create that content. Along the way, you will build practical skills across multiple platforms and begin developing a body of work you can share.
This course is designed to help you:
JTC 500 to 599 - at least 2 credits.
Jesse Grace is an experienced educator in Media Communication, with 10 years of experience in video production, marketing, and news-related roles. Jesse is an Emmy-nominated video producer, holding a Master's degree in Public Communication and Technology from CSU's Journalism and Media Communication department. She has been teaching at CSU since 2016.
Jesse has production experience in a multitude of video genres, having produced educational content for the National Park Service, directed and produced PBS documentaries, and created marketing and PR videos for CSU departments. Most recently, her documentary "CO-Existing with Wildfire" aired on Rocky Mountain PBS in 2023 and is available for viewing on the RMPBS website.
Growing up in South Africa, Jesse infuses her diverse background into her teaching style while emphasizing skills needed to secure jobs and find work worldwide. She is committed to fostering engaging, high-quality online courses, providing students with a comprehensive gateway into the captivating world of visual communication and video editing.
Outside of CSU, she is an outdoor enthusiast and certified Yoga and meditation teacher. Always up for an adventure, Jesse is passionate about experiencing different cultures while traveling the world. She loves mountain biking, backpacking, scuba diving, cultivating her own vegetables, and occasionally attempting to surf.