Unit 4.1: PowerPoint Fundamentals

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Unit 4.1

PowerPoint Fundamentals

PRC 110: Software Skills Practicum

Learning Objectives

  • Apply design principles (6×6, contrast, theme).
  • Choose appropriate layouts.
  • Insert offline media and SmartArt.

Design Guidelines

The 6×6 Rule

≤ ~6 lines per slide; short phrases per line.

  • One theme; high contrast.
  • One idea per slide; detail in notes.
  • Prefer visuals over walls of text.

Check: Design Rules

Ask a student or group first — then click to check.

Slide Layouts & Media

  • Title Slide
  • Title and Content
  • Two Content
  • Section Header

Use 16:9 widescreen.

  • Pictures → This Device (office_view.svg).
  • Avoid Stock Images if the lab is offline.
  • SmartArt for processes/lists.

Check: Layouts & Media

Ask a student or group first — then click to check.

Practicum 4.1

Company intro deck (5 slides)

  1. Title; About; Services (Two Content + image); Team SmartArt; Contact.
  2. One theme; 16:9; offline image.