Accessibility for Content Creators
Microcredential | ADD2
Program Overview
Accessibility is an essential component of effective communication design and advertising. Our courses cover fundamental topics, including accessible typography, colour contrast, layout and structure, alternative text for images, accessible PDF creation, graphics for social media and inclusive design for both web and print materials. You will also explore the importance of inclusive language and learn techniques to enable you to reach a wider audience. Students receive guidance on planning and implementing accessibility features throughout their design process.
Whether you are an experienced content creator or a communication designer looking to expand your skill set, our program is designed to meet your specific needs.
Additional Information: This is a micro-credential certificate program.
Upon completion of this Micro-credential, students will be equipped to:
Create accessible content that encompasses inclusive design and copywriting elements enabling effective communication with a broader audience.
Note: Students pursuing a micro-credential in Accessibility for Content Creators must successfully complete all 2 modules (approximately 13hrs) in order to complete the micro-credential.
Curriculum
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Compulsory Courses
In this micro-credential, you'll dive into the essentials of creating accessible designs for everyone. Whether you work as a designer or in any other industry and are interested in making accessible content, this course is the perfect place to start. Learn the basics of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and applying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines across documents and multi-media experiences. From colour contrast and document structure to navigation and interactive elements, discover how small changes can make a big difference. Your journey to accessible design starts here.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner can apply the AODA and WCAG 2.1 principles to evaluate the accessibility of multi-format designs (including documents) using the appropriate industry terminology and techniques.
Delivery format:
This micro-credential is self-paced and includes 5 hours of content review, in addition to approximately 10 hours of self-study. It will be monitored by a facilitator who is an expert in the field. Students will be required to complete the micro-credential within the term it is scheduled.
Explore the intricacies of inclusive content creation, learning how to seamlessly integrate accessibility into your creative process. You will gain practical insights on designing accessible information architecture, optimizing page layout and making thoughtful colour and font choices. You will also discover the art of writing descriptive alternative text for visual elements and how to leverage the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) to ensure your content reaches a diverse audience.
CREDENTIAL(S): This is a compulsory module for the Accessibility for Content Creators micro-credential.
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