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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:
  1. Use presentation software including such features as: outline view, slide view, slide sorter, master, importing, slide show, and wizards and/or templates. 
  2. Create, produce, and present a computer presentation that includes advanced features.
  3. Incorporate appropriate use of design concepts, type, and color in a computer presentation.
  4. 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