*ADVANCED VISUAL SUPPORT

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VISUAL SUPPORT

Introduction. Principles of Graphic Excellence.Types of Visuals.When to use?Media Selection, Preparation & Usage.Planning & Execution.Additional Hints.Conclusion.

*Use of Visuals for Hard Parts of the Speech.Types to Consider. Audience Size, Cost, Type of Message & Ease of Preparation.Technique of Usage. Insert at correct places, draw attention, highlight contents, talk to audience and ensure line of sight.USE OF VISUALS

*Emphasis.Unity.Balance.Space.Scale.Shades & Colours.Texture & Pattern.PRINCIPLES

*TYPES OF VISUALSTables. Organised approach to decision making.Tables may consist of qualitative & quantitative data. Proceed in logical manner and decide contents of rows & columns.Graphs.Line Graph.Bar Graph.Horizontal Bar Graph.Segmented Bar Graph.

*TYPES OF VISUALSGraphs.Pictographs.3-D Graphs.High Low Close Graphs.Gantt Graphs.Scatter Graphs.Others. Charts, Drawings & Diagrams.Maps.Photographs.Text.

*WHEN USED ?Does the support increase efficiency?Does the support increase effectiveness?Does the support increase impact?

*GRAPH CLASSIFICATION

VisualDiagramStrengthWeaknessLineBest for showing trends.Too many lines confusingBarBest for comparison.Often incorrectly drawn.PictographVisually interesting.Not very obvious.GeographicCompares geographic divisions.Not to scale.

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*GRAPH CLASSIFICATION

VisualDiagramStrengthWeaknessPieBest for showing trends.Too many lines confusing3-DBest for comparison.Often incorrectly drawn.High-Low-CloseVisually interesting.Not very obvious.GanttCompares geographic divisions.Not to scale.Scatter

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*OTHER CLASSIFICATION

VisualDiagramStrengthWeaknessTableShows precise numerical data.Tedious to prepare.ChartsGood for showing relationships.Many items-Large Chart.DrawingAccurate represent-ation of image.May require special knowledge & skills.DiagramBest for depicting flows.May not accurately reflect details.

*PROJECT PLANNING & CONTROL TECHNIQUES Planning.Involves decision making, resources, completion timings & prioritization of tasks and works. Scheduling.Timings &sequences for various phases. Gantt Charts, PERT & CPM.

*SCHEDULE CHART (GANTT)(HOUSE CONSTRUCTION)ActivitiesPrepare site, evacuate & Foundation.Erect walls & roof.Ground fill.Utilities.Elect & Plumbing.Finishing.Cleaning.TimeActivities

*FUNDAMENTAL NETWORK12478365DesignPlanSelectVendorSelectSightSelectPersonnelPrep OpManualPrep SiteObtainTrain OperatorsObtainLicenseInstlnGeneratorsLicense

*CRITICAL PATH1008121121570352252535555611075475757115115A25B30C10D20E40H6F40G5

*OTHER CLASSIFICATION

VisualDiagramStrengthWeaknessMap

-Shows geographic data.Relevant data can change over time.Photograph-Excellent for portraying pictures.Requires photo-graphic ability & eqpt.Text-Focuses on key words or phrases.Requires careful planning.Videotape-Shows motion & on ground reality.Requires special ability & eqpt.

*MEDIA SELECTION, PREPARATION & USAGEPaper.Presentation. Self explanatory.Flip Charts. For reference by speakers. Alternatively, annotate the paper.OHP. Technique of enlarging the image.Black Board. Highlight Points or generate discussion.Computer Visuals. Versatile support. Animate visuals.Videotapes. Planning & experience.

*MEDIA SELECTION

MediumAudienceSizeFormalityStrengthsWeaknessCostPaperNo limitFormalInexpensive,FlexiblePreparation RequiredInexpensiveFlip Charts10-15InformalInexpensive,FlexibleReadingProblemInexpensiveOHP100InformalInexpensive,Focuses Attention.Easy to misuseInexpensiveSlidesSeveral 100FormalStrong ImpactDark room required.ModeratelyExpensiveBlackboard15-25InformalInexpensive,FlexibleColour seldom usedInexpensiveComputers3-5InformalCurrent, FlexibleExpensiveExpensive H/W & Inexpensive S/WVidetape15-20Varies with topicShow with motionLimited AudienceCan be expensive

*PLANNING & EXECUTIONDefine topic.Determine audience characteristics.Set learning objectives & goals.Prepare verbal text of the presentation.Add the visual support required.Pretest the package.Execute your presentation.Evaluate your performance.

*ADDITIONAL HINTSColour.Simplicity.Professional.Environment.

*CONCLUSION