Audio-Visual
Guidelines
by George Dupuy,
Department of Business Administration, Presbyterian College
(Part of a longer
handout on presentation skills Dupuy gives to students in his
classes)
As noted in the syllabus, audio-visual
aids are encouraged for your individual and group presentations.
You need to carefully prepare your audio-visuals and have them
set-up and ready to go before the start of class.
All classes can use one or more of the
following audiovisual options:
- Chalk board
- Posters
- Flip charts
- Overhead projector (you must supply
the transparencies and can get assistance in copying them in
the secretary's office from 9-1 weekdays)
- TV/VCR (must sign up to reserve equipment
in the secretary's office)
- Props (e.g. product examples, taste test,
etc.)
Morning classes may not use the computer
projection system because there is not enough time between classes
for inexperienced presenters to have the equipment set-up and
running properly before class.
Afternoon classes may use the computer
projection system under the following conditions:
- You must have completed 299 and had Power
Point instruction.
- If you are not experienced in using this
equipment, you should practice set-up and operation. If you need
assistance, see me, a computer lab assistant or a student technology
assistant - do not bother other professors for help.
- Come to class at least 15 minutes
early to set up the equipment and have a trial run.
- If you are having technical problems,
see me in my office at least 10 minutes before class to
trouble-shoot.
There is no grade advantage in using the
computer projector; in fact, if you struggle with the equipment,
it will detract from your grade.
The keys
to audio-visual success are creativity, effort, and preparation.
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