How to Design a Presentation

Objectives

Introduce design concepts and how they contribute to the effectiveness of a visual presentation.

Outcomes

·  Apply design concepts to the development of a PowerPoint presentation

·  Demonstrate how design concepts contribute to an effective visual presentation

 Warm-Up

·  Read these pages to understand how to apply the following four basic design concepts:  http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/105.html 

O   BIG:  http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/120.html

O   SIMPLE:  http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/130.html

O   CLEAR:  http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/140.html

O   CONSISTENT:  http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/150.html

·  Color has a powerful influence on a presentation.  Read this article to understand how using the right colors will help you create an effective visual presentation:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010120721033.aspx

 New Instruction

Create a PowerPoint presentation on a topic of your choice, applying the four design concepts.

 Feedback and Review

·  Review these lessons for more information on how to create an effective visual presentation:

o        How to Write a Visual Presentation

o        How to Use PowerPoint

 

·  Have another student review your presentation for feedback on how you applied design concepts.  If necessary, make the recommended changes.

·  View another student’s presentation and provide feedback based on what you learned.

 Transfer Knowledge or Skills:

Present your topic to an instructor, class, or classmate.