Visual Storytelling

The Visual Storytelling badge combines basic skills in visual communication and photographic storytelling suitable for entry-level practice in media professions such as journalism, professional social media, and content marketing. Students exercise their skills both in creating original visual content, and designing digital documents to narrate brand or journalistic messages.

Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge? Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.

Required Courses

COMM213 – Visual Design for Media OR EMDA201/R – Image & Animation Design
COMM214 – Mobile Image Making
COMM326 – Multimedia Storytelling OR COMM344 – Media Photography

Learning Outcomes/Competencies

Students who complete the Visual Storytelling Micro-Credential will be able to:

• Create mobile photography & videography suitable for use by professional clients and employers (COMM214)
• Create DSLR photography & videography suitable for use by professional clients and employers (COMM326, COMM344)
• Design storyboards and production plans to convey brand messages and visual narratives (COMM214, COMM344)
• Create basic graphic designs for print and digital publications (COMM213)