{"id":52040,"date":"2026-05-14T11:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/?page_id=52040"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:09:34","slug":"media-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/experiential-learning-hub\/media-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Media Production\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is ready to collaborate with you to design high-impact educational media. We produce cinematic course content, immersive digital field trips and apply digital storytelling techniques to clarify complex concepts. Our production team also helps researchers share findings using innovative digital tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide the expertise, equipment and know-how\u2014from concept to postproduction\u2014to create outstanding educational videos. Let us help you turn complex lecture problems into accessible, high-quality media assets that boost student confidence and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for inspiration? Below you\u2019ll find examples of how some instructors at Carleton have leveraged media production in their courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"jeff-smith-turning-lab-anxiety-into-lab-confidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeff Smith: Turning Lab Anxiety into Lab Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe id=\"kmsembed-1_i9ks60il\" title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_i9ks60il\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff Smith observed that students, often stressed by unexpected external pressures, frequently arrived at the chemistry lab unprepared, leading to anxiety and wasted time. His critical teaching problem was how to provide an accessible, low-stakes resource to ensure every student felt confident and prepared before starting. Previous instructor-made videos were often overly complicated, failing to distinguish between theoretical explanations and necessary practical steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To solve this, Prof. Smith, with funding from our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/awards-and-grants\/internal-funding\/course-transformation-fund\/\">Course Transformation Fund<\/a>, collaborated with the Experiential Learning Hub team. They created the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/ELH%20WEBSITE%20MEDIA%20PROD%20EXAMPLES_2023_CHEM2302_LAB-PRIMER_EXPERIMENT-07\/1_i9ks60il\">Chem Lab Primer video series<\/a> \u2014a professional, engaging tool featuring short edits and funky music, focusing only on the essential practical information: directions to the lab, learning objectives and step-by-step instructions. Students now use this resource to visualize the process ahead of time, turning complex workflow problems into a manageable, sustainable teaching asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kahente-horn-miller-filming-waotsigwato-the-virtual-seneca-longhouse-field-trip\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kahente Horn-Miller: Filming Wa&#8217;\u00f6t\u0161i&#8217;gwa:to&#8217; &#8211; The Virtual Seneca Longhouse Field Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe id=\"kmsembed-1_qjp1hqm4\" title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_qjp1hqm4\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kahente Horn-Miller faced the fundamental teaching problem of making Haudenosaunee culture and worldviews accessible and relevant across various disciplines when in-person field trips are impossible. She needed a tool that would immerse students and demonstrate that Indigenous knowledge exists everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her solution was to collaborate with the Experiential Learning Hub to produce <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/ELH%20WEBSITE%20MEDIA%20PROD%20EXAMPLES_2023_wa\u00f6t\u0161igwa:to%20%20Trailer\/1_qjp1hqm4\">wa&#8217;\u00f6t\u0161i&#8217;gwa:to&#8217; (she dropped in for a short while)<\/a> as part of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/avpii\/pedagogical-tools\/\">Indigenous Virtual Learning Space<\/a>. The 360-cinematic content was carefully crafted to welcome students as visitors, guiding them through protocols like the <em>Ceremony at the Edge of the Forest<\/em> and inviting them into the replica Longhouse. The experience serves as a powerful low-barrier entry point into VR, offering students the opportunity to be present in the culture and sparking valuable discussion across topics from governance to architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ian-wereley-from-idea-to-virtual-reality-designing-a-choose-your-own-adventure-field-trip\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ian Wereley: From Idea to (Virtual) Reality &#8211; Designing a &#8216;Choose Your Own Adventure&#8217; Field Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe id=\"kmsembed-1_cn3z1h1g\" title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_cn3z1h1g\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Ian Wereley faced the challenge of translating a high-impact field trip experience for a large online course of 150 students. He envisioned a virtual visit to the Canada Science and Technology Museum but needed a way to navigate the complex technical and pedagogical requirements of making that vision a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnering with the Experiential Learning Hub, Prof. Wereley designed a comprehensive framework that involved multi-site filming and complex coordination between museum and university teams. The solution was an innovative, &#8220;choose your own adventure&#8221; interactive platform built using H5P. This digital field trip has since become a keystone element of the course; student feedback identifies it as the most enjoyed activity in the curriculum, successfully bridging the gap between students and their community through meaningful experiential learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"iain-mckinnell-visualizing-the-life-of-the-cell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iain McKinnell: Visualizing the Life of the Cell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe id=\"kmsembed-1_ezjtluhw\" title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_ezjtluhw\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenting the complex, multi-step metabolic pathways within the cell in limited class time often presents a significant teaching challenge. The goal is to faithfully tell the story of the life of a cell while avoiding unnecessary detail that can overwhelm students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this gap, Iain McKinnell reached out to the Experiential Learning Hub to produce <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/ELH%20WEBSITE%20MEDIA%20PROD%20EXAMPLES_2024_BIOL1103_07_DNA%20REPLICATION\/1_ezjtluhw\">Life&#8217;s Key Concepts<\/a> &#8211; a series of short, dynamic media pieces. Each video is a visually accessible and concise description of a key aspect of cell function. Students now use these resources to effectively support their studies, boosting confidence and preparedness by providing a focused look at the most valuable knowledge. This collaboration transformed a complex teaching problem into a focused, engaging and highly targeted learning tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"onita-basu-clarifying-tricky-engineering-concepts-with-the-lightboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onita Basu: Clarifying Tricky Engineering Concepts With the Lightboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe id=\"kmsembed-1_jl01643m\" title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_jl01643m\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Onita Basu faced the critical teaching challenge of breaking down complex, multi-step engineering calculations for students, ensuring they understood both the required formulas and unit conversions. Traditional lectures often fail to provide the focused, clean visual space needed for such problems. Her solution was to utilize the Experiential Learning Hub&#8217;s Lightboard to explain tricky concepts in an accessible, visually appealing way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lightboard allowed her to perform live, face-to-face annotations on problems, such as calculating the mass of mixed liquor suspended solids. Using the Lightboard helped transform a dense calculation into a clear, engaging and step-by-step visual guide for student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-4xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-callout cu-callout--center cu-component border-8 md:border-[12px] border-solid border-cu-black-50 px-8 pt-5 pb-6 md:px-16 md:pt-8 md:py-10 rounded-lg cu-prose-first-last\">\n                    <header class=\"cu-pageheader cu-component cu-prose-first-last  cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto\">\n                <h2 id=\"book-a-consultation\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] relative cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-1\/2 after:-ml-5 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-4 after:w-8 after:bg-cu-red\">\n                    Book a Consultation\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n        \n        \n\n<p>Ready to explore the possibilities of using media production services in your course? <a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/15\/create\/759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a consultation<\/a> with our team! Trouble accessing the form? Try clearing your cache or using Incognito mode in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note our services are available based on operational capacity. Advance notice is appreciated as video production services will take at least 2-8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our team is ready to collaborate with you to design high-impact educational media. We produce cinematic course content, immersive digital field trips and apply digital storytelling techniques to clarify complex concepts. Our production team also helps researchers share findings using innovative digital tools. 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