Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course shows how to design a dynamic PowerPoint presentation and use other visual tools to support message content.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Design effective slides using text features, color, and white space
Organize information using an agenda, slide transitions, and planned slide builds
Create visuals to illustrate message concepts
Design overhead transparencies using text features, information placement, and visuals
Use flip charts and white boards to organize topics and generate audience participation
Create summary or supporting handouts

Topics: 
Slide design
Information structure
Slide enhancements
Overhead transparencies
Flip charts and whiteboards
Handouts

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.