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Choose a banner image for your module
As well as being appealing and meaningful, check that the image you choose for your module satisfies the following criteria:
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Ulster University image bank and the CDLE Banner image folder provide a variety of images for you to choose from. Other places where you can search for and are Pixabay and Unsplash (make sure that you restrict your search to select images that are free from copyright restrictions
Add the image as a course image
In the menu under Details & Actions, click Edit display settings
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Now, close the pop up to save your Course Banner image.
Adding alternative text descriptions
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Ensure you always include alternative text description in the file options for your image. You can add this by right clicking on the image to open the image editor. |
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Describe the image based on the page context. Convey the full meaning of the image.
Avoid saying "image of" or "picture of". Screen readers automatically announce images as images.
Be concise.
Write narratives for complex images like infographics. Put this narrative on the page immediately following the infographic. Include an anchor link at the top of the page to view the text alternative. See an example of an infographic with a text alternative.
Avoid images of text. If you can't avoid it, copy the text into the alternative description.
Say something new. Don't repeat alternative descriptions on the same page. Don't repeat what is already said on the page.
Identify images that don't represent relevant content as decorative.
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