International Culture Project

Mr. Cummings-Morrow

Visual Aid

Visual Aid in the project should be in PowerPoint form

The PowerPoint should consist of pictures and words explaining the Country

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Bullet PointsA power point should contain no more

than 3-6 bulletins/pointsYou typically shouldn’t use sound or effect

it depends on the presentationShortQuickTo the POINT

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Slide ArrangementDon’t overuse animationsTry to avoid Cramming Info.Stick with a common theme throughout

PowerPoint

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Attract Your AudienceSpend quality time on content rather than

on design.Select a Professional Style Font, Simple

and able to be easily readColors are important, select contrasting

colors (Ex: white font on a black background)

Picture what your audience will see or hear

Visual Aid: PowerPointAvoid Reading

Presentation

Presentations shall be composed for the ear

Short Sentences containing Action verbs

Simple GrammarBecome comfortable

with material

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Slide DesignUse Bold or Italics for emphasisAvoid Busy BackgroundsNO ALL CAPS! Only on title page is it

acceptableLeave Space between lines, easier for

reader

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Slide Design (Continued)Keep typeface on slides the sameLeave Space between lines, easier for

readerConsistency w/ bulletin style

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

Conclusion of PowerPointCreate Concluding Slide3-5 summary PointsRestate Main pointsFocus on Final Impressions

Visual Aid: PowerPoint

In A Nut Shell:Consistency throughout PowerPointEasy to read FontMore content; Less animationContrasting ColorsGet Your Point Across