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PowerPoint-ing your work! SOS Workshop Testing Center Staff
PowerPoint-ing your work!
SOS WorkshopTesting Center Staff
Today’s class
PowerPoint tips
Hands-on session– Create PowerPoint presentation
What is PowerPoint?
Can also be used for Can also be used for multimedia or 2D productionmultimedia or 2D production
“Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular business tool used to create dynamic and visually exciting presentations.”
-Microsoft PowerPoint website
Multimedia & 2D examples Electronic portfolios Slide shows Non-linear multimedia
Graphic handouts Transparency creation Paper-based handouts
PowerPoint “pointers”
One concept per slide
Oahu
Oahu is known as the Gathering Place because lots of people live here, in fact 874,300. Diamond Head is probably the most recognizable natural landmark. ’Iolani Palace, in downtown Honolulu, is the only royal palace located in the United States. Hawaii is also the only state that grows coffee. Oh, did I forget to mention that we’re out in the middle of the ocean? Hawaii is actually the most isolated population center on the face of the earth!
PowerPoint “pointers”
One concept per slide
Bulleted text
Oahu
The Gathering Place Diamond Head Iolani Palace Grows coffee Geographically isolated
PowerPoint “pointers”
One concept per slide
Bulleted text
Use clipart or images for
emphasis
Oahu The Gathering Place
Diamond Head
Iolani Palace
Coffee growing
Geographically isolated, California closest
PowerPoint “pointers”
One concept per slide
Bulleted text
Use clipart or images for emphasis
No more than 5 colors on one slide
Oahu
The Gathering Place Diamond Head Iolani Palace Grows coffee Closest state is California
PowerPoint “pointers”
Dark blue background
Bright yellow text
Bright YellowText
Stands Out,Huh?
How aboutWhite?
But,Red hurts…
PowerPoint “pointers”
Dark blue background
Bright yellow text
Sans serif font
Serif Font
Sans Serif Font
Fonts
TT
Serif fonts are easier to read in print media.
Sans serif fonts are more legible in projected media.
Fonts
TT
Illinois, Illicit
Illinois, Illicit
PowerPoint “pointers”
Dark blue background
Bright yellow text
Sans serif font
Minimum font size 18 points
–Recommended 36 to 60 points
Font size - 96
Font size - 36
Font size - 72Font size - 60
Font size - 48
Font size - 28
Font size - 24
Font size - 18
PowerPoint “pointers”
Strive for unity and consistency with– Graphics– Coloring– Font choice & style
Avoid all caps, only use in titles
ALL CAPS MAY BE OK HERE
BUT POINTS MADE IN CAPS– DIFFICULT TO READ– ARE YOU YELLING?!
PowerPoint “pointers”
Be aware of your focal point– where is attention drawn?
CENTER OF INTEREST
Focal PointFocal PointFocal PointFocal Point
CENTER OF INTEREST
NOT NOT Focal Focal PointPoint
CENTER OF INTEREST
Focal Focal PointPoint
PowerPoint “pointers”
Be aware of your focal point– where is attention drawn?
Control through emphasis
Emphasis
Outstanding feature used to direct your eye
PowerPoint “pointers”
Be aware of your focal point– where is attention drawn?
Control through emphasis
Use rule of thirds
Rule of ThirdsPlace points of interest at intersections for optimal composition
PowerPoint “pointers”
Spacing
– Within text
Spacing Add extra line spacing between bullet points
Avoid very short lines
• Add extra line spacing between bullet points
• Avoid very short lines
PowerPoint “pointers”
Spacing
– Within text
– Keep 30% “white space”
– Avoid information overload
•White space
•Too much info
Remember good design is invisible
Learn more Decrease anxiety
Increase motivation
Remember good design is invisible
Increase the level of trust
Increase your image of professionalism
Increase your confidence
Finally
Practice Practice
Practice your presentation
Let’s getPowerPoint-ing!
