All images utilized in the design, development, and/or maintenance of KSU Web pages must have approval for use, either from the photographer and/or the individual(s) represented in the photograph.
File Formats
Omni CMS supports the upload of many image file types and stores images as binary files. The following file formats are appropriate for web page development: JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
Note that, unless transparency is necessary, JPEG files are recommended. If transparency is necessary, however, editors should make use of PNG files. GIF files should be limited to logos and branding elements because of the file format’s color limitations.
Quality and Dimensions
High quality photography should be utilized for all official University Web pages. Full-color images are preferred; black and white images may be allowed for historic images.
Main banner images on homepages (and when used on interior pages) must be hi-res with suggested pixel dimensions of 1920x650. The banner image area is designed to render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes, so how the image is cropped will vary. It is best to ensure that the desired subject(s) or focal point should be at the center of the image.
Banner image showing full width of the image
Banner image area cropped due to browser window size
In addition, text within an image or images of text are problematic due to the responsive design of the banner area as well as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Maximum file size for images and photography is 1 MB, optimized for the web.
Photography and image sizes are determined by the Modern Campus Omni CMS template.
Stock Photography
KSU maintains a photography database that features images of faculty, staff, students, campuses, and buildings; Web authors are encouraged to make use of these images in the design, development and/or management of KSU Web pages. This collection is available at https://owlbrand.kennesaw.edu.
Personal photography may be utilized; however, these images must be used with permission.
