Create and Add Course Graphics in Canvas

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This article will show how to download, customize, and add Chico State course card and banner graphics to your Canvas course.

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Quick Links: | Create and Download Course Graphics | Add Graphics to Your Canvas Course | Troubleshoot Course Graphics Issues |

Create and Download Course Graphics

Chico State offers customized course card and banner graphic templates to help faculty create engaging and organized online course environments.

  1. Select one of the following links to open the TLP Google slide deck: Course Card or Banner Graphics.
  2. Select Make a Copy when prompted.
  3. Select the slide you want to customize, then choose Duplicate Slide.
    • This allows you to keep the original version if needed.
  4. Add your custom edits to the slide, such as updating text or replacing graphics.
  5. When finished, select the entire slide and choose File > Download > PNG.

Add Graphics to Your Canvas Course

  1. Access your Canvas course.
  2. Add the image to your course:
    • To add a course card image:
      • Select Settings
      • Select Choose Image next to the placeholder
      • Update Course Details
    • To add an image to a page:
      • Open the page
      • Select Insert > Image > Upload Image
      • Save your changes
  3. To make a banner image span the full width of the page:
    • Select the image
    • Choose Image Options
    • Set Dimension Type to Percentage
    • Enter 100%

Troubleshoot Course Graphics Issues

  • If using horizontal or square buttons on your course home page, ensure they are linked correctly and include alternative text for accessibility.
  • To add icons to your course, see the Chico State Icons article.
  • For additional images, visit the Chico State Flickr or explore more Chico State Icons.

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Article ID: 113488
Created
Thu 3/2/23 4:26 PM
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Thu 4/23/26 12:19 PM