Writing Alt-text Masterclass
Learn the art of crafting meaningful and effective alternative text for images.
Learn how to create effective alt-text at your own pace and schedule. This 60-minute course features short videos with English closed captions, video transcripts, and short quizzes to reinforce your learning. Receive a certificate from Vision Australia upon completion.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your alt-text writing skills, delve into the fundamentals of what alt-text is, why it matters, and how it impacts your users.
Using guidelines to categorise visuals effectively, learn when and how to write alt-text that conveys context, purpose, and emotion.
Practice your writing techniques with the help of examples and quizzes, to improve your ability to write effective and inclusive alt-text.
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Welcome and course overview
Equipment, access and help
1.1 What is alt-text
1.1 Quiz
1.2 Principles of writing good alt-text
1.2 Quiz
1.3 Getting started - where to add alt-text
1.3 Quiz
2.1 Informative images
2.1 Quiz
2.2 Simple images
2.2 Quiz
2.3 Intermediate images
2.3 Quiz
2.4 Complex images
2.4 Quiz
3.0 Decorative images
3. Quiz
4.0 Inclusive writing
4. Quiz
Wrap-up and next steps
Course handout and references
Alt/txt Master Class is an absolute game-changer for anyone diving into the world of alternative text. This class doesn't just scratch the surface; it delves deep into the art of crafting meaningful, inclusive descriptions for images. The content ...
Read MoreAlt/txt Master Class is an absolute game-changer for anyone diving into the world of alternative text. This class doesn't just scratch the surface; it delves deep into the art of crafting meaningful, inclusive descriptions for images. The content is comprehensive yet presented in an engaging manner, making it accessible for beginners while offering valuable insights even to seasoned professional
Read LessThis is a great course to complete if you're new to writing alt-text or need a refresher. It also touches on the basics to inclusive language considerations. I feel much more confident to get out there and write efficient alt-text!
This is a great course to complete if you're new to writing alt-text or need a refresher. It also touches on the basics to inclusive language considerations. I feel much more confident to get out there and write efficient alt-text!
Read LessThe Masterclass I found relevant and very helpful in providing context to alt-text in every day use, as well as how to apply it in with my work and communications
The Masterclass I found relevant and very helpful in providing context to alt-text in every day use, as well as how to apply it in with my work and communications
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