Accessibility for Multimedia

Course 2 of 9 in Learning Path: Accessibility for Marketers

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About this course

Depending on your industry, making accessible multimedia may not only be the right thing to do, but may also be required by law. This course provides a practical guide to making multimedia content accessible and compliant with WCAG standards. You will explore how to create and evaluate transcripts, captions, audio descriptions, and media player features to ensure multimedia accessibility. Additional focus is placed on preventing sensory-related barriers, including issues with color, flashing, and movement.

Estimated Time: 1 hour

Course Objectives

  • Identify accessibility features and specific WCAG standards necessary for multimedia.
  • Create accurate transcripts, captions, and audio descriptions that meet quality standards and the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Evaluate media players to ensure compatibility, keyboard accessibility, and appropriate user control.
  • Apply best practices to reduce sensory barriers by managing color, flashing, and motion in multimedia content.

Curriculum1 hour

  • Lesson
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Accessible Multimedia
  • Chapter 2: Transcripts, Captions, and Descriptions
  • Chapter 3: Additional Multimedia Requirements
  • Assessment
  • Assessment for Accessibility for Multimedia
  • Course Survey

About this course

Depending on your industry, making accessible multimedia may not only be the right thing to do, but may also be required by law. This course provides a practical guide to making multimedia content accessible and compliant with WCAG standards. You will explore how to create and evaluate transcripts, captions, audio descriptions, and media player features to ensure multimedia accessibility. Additional focus is placed on preventing sensory-related barriers, including issues with color, flashing, and movement.

Estimated Time: 1 hour

Course Objectives

  • Identify accessibility features and specific WCAG standards necessary for multimedia.
  • Create accurate transcripts, captions, and audio descriptions that meet quality standards and the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Evaluate media players to ensure compatibility, keyboard accessibility, and appropriate user control.
  • Apply best practices to reduce sensory barriers by managing color, flashing, and motion in multimedia content.

Curriculum1 hour

  • Lesson
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Accessible Multimedia
  • Chapter 2: Transcripts, Captions, and Descriptions
  • Chapter 3: Additional Multimedia Requirements
  • Assessment
  • Assessment for Accessibility for Multimedia
  • Course Survey