Changing The Course and Unit Images in Brightspace

Changing Course and Unit Images in Brightspace

This self-service guide shows educators how to customize course and unit images in Brightspace. The video walks through changing the course image from the Brightspace home page, uploading an image from your computer, and adding custom images to individual units.

• Change the course image from the Brightspace home page
• Upload an image or choose one from the Brightspace image library
• Add custom images and alternative text to individual units

Watch the Video

Watch this walkthrough to learn how to update your Brightspace course image and customize images for individual units.

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Download department course images for your course. If you don’t see one that fits your needs, request one from edtech@okanagan.bc.ca .

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Step 1: Change the Course Image

Start on the Brightspace home page where your course tiles are displayed.

1. Hover over the course image.
2. Select the three dots on the course tile.
3. Select Change Image.

Step 2: Choose or Upload an Image

Brightspace provides a searchable image library, or you can upload your own image.

1. Search the available image library, or select Upload.
2. Choose Upload to select a file from your computer.
3. Find the image file you want to use.
4. Select the file and choose Open.
5. Select Add after the image uploads.

The selected image will appear as the course tile image and may also appear as the course banner image.

Step 3: Open the Course

After changing the course image, open the course to review the banner and unit images.

1. Select the course from the Brightspace home page.
2. Review the course banner image.
3. Review the unit images shown on the course homepage.

Step 4: Open the Unit You Want to Edit

You can also change the image for an individual unit.

1. Select the unit you want to customize.
2. Make sure you are selecting the unit title or unit button, not an individual page, quiz, or assignment.
3. Open the unit title page.

Step 5: Edit the Unit

Use the edit menu on the unit title page to add or change the unit image.

1. Select the three dots near the top right of the unit page.
2. Select Edit.

Step 6: Upload a Unit Image

The image added in the unit editor will display as the image for that specific unit.

1. Choose to upload an image from your computer.
2. Select Choose File or the upload option shown on screen.
3. Select the image file you want to use.
4. Select Open.
5. Select Add after the file uploads.

Step 7: Add Alternative Text

Brightspace will ask you to add alternative text for the image. Alternative text supports accessibility for students using assistive technologies.

1. Enter a brief description of the image.
2. Keep the description clear and meaningful.
3. Select OK.

Example: Video editing timeline on a laptop screen.

Step 8: Save and Review the Unit Image

After adding the image and alternative text, save your changes and return to the course homepage.

1. Select Save and Close.
2. Select the course title at the top of the page to return to the course homepage.
3. Confirm that the unit now displays the updated image.

Step 9: Repeat for Other Units

You can repeat the same process for other units in your course.

• Open the unit title page.
• Select the three dots and choose Edit.
• Upload or change the unit image.
• Add alternative text and save your changes.

Optional: Add Unit Titles and Descriptions

While editing a unit, you can also add or revise the unit title, include a short description, or add introductory content.

A short description can help students understand the purpose of the unit and what they should expect to complete.

Need Help?

For educator support with Brightspace, contact the Educational Technology team:

edtech@okanagan.bc.ca

For general questions about Teaching and Learning Innovations:

tli@okanagan.bc.ca

Students looking for Brightspace support should contact support@okanagan.bc.ca.