Graphic and Learning Media Design Services and Resources

Learning Media Design services include consultations and support in the following areas:

• Universal Design for Learning Materials (UDL): Guidance on creating presentations and course materials that are accessible and aligned with UDL principles to maximize learning for all students
• Presentation Tools and Techniques:  Providing information on best practices, tailoring presentations to enhance faculty skillsets (storytelling, demonstration, lecture), slide deck design, content accessibility, and assistance selecting software (PowerPoint, Sway, Prezi, Keynote, Emaze, etc.)
• Course Materials: Information on best practices for document creation, software tools, accessibility, and delivery 
  
• Custom Visuals: Advice on best practices for image use and accessibility, the creation of infographics, charts, diagrams, labeled photos, and the sourcing of free and creative commons images
  
• Materials Delivery: Advice on formatting your images and course materials for presentation, print, online, and CMU’s Learning Management System
  
• Templates and Resources: Providing presentation templates, research poster templates, and helpful resources to faculty
  
  

Review the resources below and consider submitting a request to DesignPro to gain a fresh perspective on course materials, ideas for creating more impactful learning opportunities, and more.

• CIS Accessibility Checklist
  
• National Center on Universal Design for Learning (NCUDL)
• CAST: Research and updated UDL guidelines
• Resources and legal info from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
  
• Universal Design in Post-Secondary Education, Washington University
  
• ACCESS Project at Colorado State University
  
• Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute’s Guide for Serving Students with Disabilities

• CMU themed templates from University Communications
  
• Presentation tips and inspiration from Presentation Zen
  
• Legibility tips from Lynda.com (video)
  
• Accessible Presentation Tips from the Council of Ontario Universities
  
• Google Presentations tips for Accessibility
  
• WebAIM Color contrast checker

• Research poster PowerPoint templates
  
• Effective Poster Design Tips from University of Buffalo
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Poster Design from Colin Purrington
  
• Tips for an Accessible Poster Presentation
  
• Guidelines for Accessible Posters
• Accessibility Considerations for Printed Poster Presentations (PDF)

• Resources for Creating Accessible Materials, Washington University 
  
• University of Central Florida Tips for Text Formatting and Document Organization
  
• Accessible Syllabus Design Tips from Tulane University
  
• Creating Accessible Documents from San José University

• Penn State’s Guide to Creating Accessible Images, Charts, and Graphics
  
• Venngage: A Free Infographic Creator
  
• Locate Creative Commons licensed images
  
• Free stock photography at FreeRangeStock
  
• More free images at Death to Stock
  
• The Noun Project offers free icons for use on-screen (PNG) or print (SVG) with attribution