Microsoft PowerPoint Fundamentals

Instructor:   John D. Starr

This class will cover Microsoft PowerPoint from a beginner's perspective.   The class will learn how to create a presentation from scratch, using a complete template, and using just a design template.   The class will cover all aspects of a slide's background, including importing your own pictures.   Basic design techniques will also be covered:   color matching, font size, knowing your audience, and more.   The class wil insert video and sound into their presentations.   A website will also be created from the completed class project.

The following is the outline used for this class:

  1. Beginning Basics.
    1. Opening PowerPoint.
    2. Working on an existing presentation.
    3. Creating a new presentation.
      1. Blank.
      2. Auto Template.
      3. Design Template.

  2. Design Techniques.
    1. Who is viewing this presentation?
    2. Color schemes.
    3. Room size.
    4. Font size.
    5. Backgrounds.

  3. Creating the Presentation.
    1. Choosing the design.
    2. Adding new slides.
    3. Using Tables.
    4. Using Charts.
    5. Linking to other Office products.
    6. Adding Clip Art.
    7. Adding Pictures.
    8. Adding Sounds.
    9. Adding Transitions.
    10. Adding Animations.
    11. Different views.

  4. Extras.
    1. Rehearsal Mode.
    2. The cursor.
    3. Creating a web site.
    4. Protecting your work.
    5. Distributing to others.