- Finding Images for Brightspace Courses
- Change the Banner Image from your Brightspace Homepage
- Change the Banner Image from your Course Page
- Change the Banner Text
- Remove the Banner Image from your Course Page
The course banner image spans the top of course pages in D2L Brightspace. The banner image is also the course thumbnail in the MyCourses widget on the Brightspace homepage. You can select an image from the Brightspace image gallery or upload your own image. Choose an image that says something unique about your course. Students may come to associate the banner image with the course.
Related Support Page: Customizing your Homepage and Widgets
NOTE: PNG image files are currently not working for Banner images. |
NOTE: Course banner images should be 1200 x 200 pixels.
Example of a Brightspace course banner:
Finding Images for Brightspace Courses
There are a number of royalty-free and/or creative commons licensed images you can use for your Brightspace course site.
Check out some additional ideas below:
- Creative Commons (CC) Search
- Google Image Search (images, tools, and usage rights)
- Carleton Library Site
Public Domain and CC0 License Photo Sites
A number of free, stock images are available for use in your teaching and learning. Visit the links below and search for images to use in your content. Be sure to review the relevant use guidelines and specifications.
- pixabay.com
- pexels.com
- unsplash.com
- burst.shopify.com
- gratisography.com
- stocksnap.io
- publicdomainpictures.net
- metmuseum.org/art/collection
Web Services at Carleton also has an informative page on image use for the web, including additional sites for free images. See their page, The Ultimate Guide to Finding Images for Your Website.
Change the Banner Image from your Brightspace Homepage |
Your chosen image will now appear as your course banner on your course page and Brightspace homepage. |
Change the Banner Image from your Course Page |
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Your chosen banner image will appear as your course banner on your course page and Brightspace homepage. |
Change the Banner Text |
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Remove the Banner Image from your Course Page |
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To re-enable the banner using the Homepage menu at the bottom of the screen.
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