Chapter Objectives  Covers the various forms of presentation aids available today  Discusses the concept of visual communication in general and more specifically how it applies to public speaking today  Explores the complicated nature of presentation aids and how to utilize them to enhance your speech Chapter Five - Presentation Aids CHAPTER FIVE – PRESENTATION AIDS

 Models are scale devices  Graphs show numerical relationships  Charts list and summarize information  Transparencies list information and use a projector  Objects are physical things used to explain a topic Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TRADITIONAL AIDS

 Video should be relevant to the topic  Audio is useful for music or speech clips  PowerPoint slides should not be distracting  Multimedia presentations can combine video, audio, pictures and notes into one format Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS

 Animation can enhance the visual effects  Be consistent with animation  If overdone, it can be a distraction Chapter Five - Presentation Aids ANIMATION

 Frame of reference is one’s perspective  Color patterns should go together  Form is the appearance of representation  Depth is the level of detail and background  Movements should not be distracting Chapter Five - Presentation Aids VISUAL COMMUNICATION THEORY

 Balance is the position of elements within the image  Axial balance is considered formal and has equal distribution of the elements  Asymmetrical balance emphasizes imbalance, creating an impression of stress, energy, or excitement Chapter Five - Presentation Aids DESIGN PRINCIPLES

 Contrast concerns how images “stick out” from the background  Harmony is when all parts of the image work together Chapter Five - Presentation Aids DESIGN PRINCIPLES CONT.

 Occan’s Razor notes to keep aids simple  Aids should be practical  Practice with the aids  Be familiar with speech locale and how the presentation aids will work Chapter Five - Presentation Aids USING PRESENTATION AIDS

 Reference the visual aid  Continue to make eye contact with the audience  Do not use handouts during the speech  Ensure aid visibility to the audience  Aids are not giant note cards Chapter Five - Presentation Aids USING AIDS DURING THE SPEECH

 Carefully prepare  Practice  Be sure the aids are big enough  Test the technology before the speech  Have a backup plan in place  Ensure that aids are visually appealing  Keep them as simple as possible Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TO DO LIST FOR PRESENTATION AIDS

 Use if unnecessary  Speak to the aid  Focus on the aid too much  Assume may be down  Assume technology will work as it should  Use slides as a big outline  Use as big note cards Chapter Five - Presentation Aids THINGS NOT TO DO WITH AIDS

 Presentation aids require extra work, but in the end, if done properly, they are a great tool and aid in presentations Chapter Five - Presentation Aids FINALLY