Elements of a Good Presentation

Screen Design Consistency Common backgrounds Common graphics (icons etc)

Consider text colors Avoid over-complex images Either very light, or very dark. NOT BOTH Backgrounds

Fonts Color must coordinate with background Use simple fonts AVOID SILLY FONTS!.

Not too much on one screen Use consistent wording Use brief wording Include a title slide Graphics should complement text, match screen’s theme. Language and Content

Bulleted Text Bulleted items: no more than 7 Words: no more that 7 per item Levels: no more than 7 Text: no smaller than 24 points

The eye is attracted to: Bright elements Graphics (before text) Color (before monochrome) Dark areas (before light) Large elements Unusual shapes

Clip Art and Drawing Objects Keep to a minimum Size appropriately Use clip art that relates to content

Good and Bad Color Combinations BackgroundBest ColorsWorst Colors WhiteBlack, BlueCyan, Yellow BlackYellow, WhiteBlue RedBlackBlue, Magenta GreenBlack, RedCyan BlueRed, White, YellowBlack CyanBlue, RedGreen, White, Yellow MagentaBlack, BlueCyan, Green YellowBlack, Blue, RedCyan, White

Use of Color Red – stimulates emotionRed – stimulates emotion Green – represents nature and healthGreen – represents nature and health Blue– peace, tranquility, trustBlue– peace, tranquility, trust Yellow – indicates joy, optimism and hopeYellow – indicates joy, optimism and hope Orange – expresses energy or cautionOrange – expresses energy or caution Purple – implies royaltyPurple – implies royalty Black – indicates power and sophisticationBlack – indicates power and sophistication White- represents purity, simplicity, peaceWhite- represents purity, simplicity, peace Click for More Info on Colors and Moods

Timing and Effects Don’t have something flash by too quickly Or Too Slowly Use of sound should be kept to a minimum

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