+ Multimedia Presentations Microsoft PowerPoint
+ Multimedia Presentation Can incorporate elements from all communication media Text Speech Graphics Sound Animation Video
+ Effective Presentation Components The Content The Design The Delivery
+ Content – Most Important Purpose Inform Persuade Entertain Audience Peers Managers Community Action Required
+ Content Research Knowledge Variety of Sources Organize and Plan
+ Design Text Colour Sights Sound
+ Design - Text Key points only less is more point form avoid abbreviations or acronyms
+ Design - Text Font appearance one or two Bold/Italics/Underlined used for emphasis
+ Design - Text Font size (22-48) body minimum – 20 point headings larger sans-serif recommended 6 by 6 rule
+ Design - Text Bullet points/Numbering numbered for order/steps bullets equal importance
+ Design - Colour Consistent Message and audience Feel warm (oranges/reds) cool (greens/blues) General rule: KISS
+ Design - Sights complement/enhance audience include images, charts, shapes, lines, transitions, animation effects principles of graphic design Software ProgramsExample PresentationMicrosoft PowerPoint Word ProcessingCorel WordPerfect
+ Design - Sound Sound bytes Typewriter (text) Camera shutter (sound effects) Voice recordings Background music (CD)
+ Design - Sound KISS less is more enhance message Delivery Bells and whistles – take away from presentation
+ Avoid death by cheese… Weird sound effects Most transitions Flying text Strange animations Bad clip-art
+ Delivery Be prepared Know your audience Practice, practice, practice Face your audience Do NOT read slides - guide
+ Delivery Distracting behaviour Be early Be organized Eye Contact