CIS 125PT - Effective Presentations

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): CIS 120 (formerly offered as CS120) or BA 131, and BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: Includes a hands-on approach to develop competency in basic and advanced concepts and commands of effective presentations. Students will also learn techniques for developing and creating presentations that engage the audience, illustrate ideas, and use media effectively. Software used to develop presentations in the course is Microsoft PowerPoint. The course does not fulfill degree or certificate requirements for computer proficiency.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify elements of the PowerPoint user interface and navigate within the interface.
CLO#2: Use PowerPoint tools to create slides using text, graphics, charts, sound, and video. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Use PowerPoint tools to create consistent design elements in a presentation.
CLO#4: Plan and create a presentation that engages an audience and effectively communicates and illustrates main topics, concepts, and ideas. (ILO: Critical Thinking)