Learn key design principles for PowerPoint and discover how to build stand out presentations in this hands-on class. Gain the ability to create beautiful, professional presentations that effectively convey your message.
Overview
Syllabus
Designing the Content: Telling a Story with Your Presentation
Focus on the Message
Tips for Managing Content
Using Presenter Notes
Ways to use Presenter Notes (Presenting, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Printing)
Using Outline View
Visuals
Visualize Your Data
Charts, SmartArt, & Photos
Typography
Choosing Appropriate Fonts
Font Size & Weight
Type Hierarchy
Where to Get Fonts
Using Master Slides to Properly Set Theme Fonts
Embedding Custom Fonts
Colors
Color Harmonies: Choosing Appropriate Colors (That Work Well Together)
Resources for Creating Color Palettes
Using Master Slides to Properly Set Theme Colors
Working with Photos
Tips for Cropping Photos (Proper Composition)
Scaling Proportionally
Fixing Stretched/Squished Graphics
Where to Get High Quality Photos
Licensing Issues to Consider
Paying Attention to the Details
Text Styling
Alignment & Layout
Spacing
Consistency
Using Animation to Strengthen Your Presentation
Slide Transitions vs Animations
How to Animate Bullet Points: A Very Effective Presentation Technique!
Morph Transition
Taught by
Garfield Stinvil and Dan Rodney
