Necessary Quality Standards for Course Images

The presence of high-quality images is crucial for the understanding of the course content. Any image that will be used in the course content should be capable enough to grab attention, represent something of substance, and help the students understand the concept better. 

This article will cover the necessary guidelines and quality standards that you need to follow while uploading an image in your course content.

Note: Every course of MWCedu must have its specific image which is not being used in any other course. Along with this, the addition of textual information is not allowed in the course image.

Dimensions and other specifications

You need to follow the mentioned guidelines of pixels and dimensions of the image to be used. The image size and design should always be contained within the content safe area which will lead to maximum visibility of the image.

· Minimum dimensions of the image  135 x 240 pixels

·  Maximum dimensions of the image  None

·  Type of Format of Image – .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif is supported

· For the creation of a course image, the recommended color model is RGB instead of CMYK

·    Image crop settings

For better visibility of images on mobile, every image, irrespective of whether it is cropped or uncropped should be clear and visible without any reservations. The website and mobile view should represent the same image and size.

Appropriate Images

It is very important to add only the images which have some relevance or substance in it. The addition of unnecessary images and information will decrease the credibility and quality of the content.

Addition of Text on Image

The addition of textual information on the course image is not allowed. The text can be used in only creative ways while forming either a logo or a product name.

The focus of the image has to be centered and not blurred along with a clear layout and reading ability.

Usage of Stock Images

There are multiple stock images available on the internet relating to the same content.  You can use your discretion to insert only the images having high quality and appropriate relevance to your content.

Adjustments settings

The adjustments made on the photograph like color and contrast settings should be complementary to each other. While using the RGB background, Red and green colors may overlap each other causing vibratory visual impact.

This issue needs to be avoided. The contrast should be enough to provide good visibility.

Simplified Images

It is beneficial to keep a limited number of elements in the image. Do not put too many elements, which may well distract the reader from the center of attention of the image.

Illustrative Images

The use of illustrative images is recommended rather than any cartoons or complex images.

Focus settings

The focus should be on the central point and it should be a sharp focus.

Settings of Background and Foreground

Background images should be used only when required and should have a specific meaning.

Settings for Resolution

The resolution should be clear and free of any visual disturbances.

Creation of Images

Keep the image simple and do not apply multiple visual effects.

Logo Usage and Practice of Brand Promotion

The usage of own logo and brand can be done in the course image. For this, the logo used has to be genuine and of a legible brand without any frames, strokes, or borders.

The logo should lie in the content-safe area. While using the logo of some other brand, make sure to go through the Terms of Services of the website. 

Note: Every image submitted by the instructor will be their responsibility. The instructor should have the appropriate authority and permissions for the usage of certain logos or images for public display. The submitted content should not have any copyright infringement or any intellectual theft from a third party. This rule has to be strictly followed.