CA 208 Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the production of presentations for the workplace using current presentation software. Includes software techniques, design and typography basics, and production techniques as well as public speaking skills.

Prerequisite: BA 131 or CA 100, either with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Use presentation software including such features as: outline view, slide view, slide sorter, master, importing, slide show, and wizards and/or templates.
Create, produce, and present a computer presentation that includes advanced features.
Incorporate appropriate use of design concepts, type, and color in a computer presentation.
Experience the stages of planning, producing, and presenting.

Content Outline

Learning Software Features
- Presentation program basics
  - Using a presentation program
  - Starting the presentation program
  - Identifying the parts of the presentation window
  - Viewing a presentation with various view modes
  - Using the program’s help function
  - Spell-checking a presentation
  - Printing a presentation
  - Saving a presentation
- Creating a new presentation
  - Using the Wizard function (if available)
  - Beginning with a blank presentation
  - Using clip art to add emphasis
  - Adding objects to a presentation
- Working with slide masters
  - What is a master?
  - Why use masters?
  - Editing the slide master
  - Using the slide master to add repeating elements
  - Overriding the slide master
- Adding graphs, tables, and organization charts
  - Inserting a graph
  - Adding tables
  - Inserting an organization chart
- Producing a presentation
  - Changing printers and print options
  - Printing handouts and speaker notes of a presentation
  - Adding transitions to a presentation
  - Rehearsing a presentation’s slide timings (optional)
  - Running a presentation show with available features
- Preparing for public speaking
  - Planning
  - Researching
  - Techniques for public speaking
Design Concepts and Presentation Development
- Introduction to desktop presentations
- Planning effective presentations
- Selecting output mechanisms and media
- Structuring a successful presentation
- Designing with type
- Text presentation guidelines
- Using graphics effectively
- Using charts and graphs
- Using space as a design element
- Using color as a design tool
- Refining and finalizing the presentation
- Design mistakes to avoid
- Summary presentation