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Visual Communication: Powerpoint Basics

Description:	Want to create to improve your PowerPoint presentations? Learn how to create clear and coherent PowerPoint presentations, so that the your research is memorable and makes an impact on the audience. Simple tips to keep your PPTs visually consistent and uncluttered. Over two weeks we look at principles of design; using templates, colour and font; using images successfully; creating a visual story; communicating a strong and consistent message; and 'what-not-to-do'. Demonstration in on Mac. Learning outcomes* In this course students will become familiar with the basic principles of design, the purpose of a visual presentation in communicating research easily and succesfully to a variety of audiences. Students will be introduced to using templates and graphic motifs, how to create a narrative using visuals and text, and the importance of creating a visual toolkit/portfolio to communicate their research. The workshop is over 2 consecutive weeks. Thursday 7 May and 14 May,10am-12pm. A Certificate of Completion is issued to students who attend both sessions. For further information contact the facilitator: Dr Francesca Mataraga francesca.mataraga@mq.edu.au
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Date:	Thursday 07 May 2026 to Thursday 14 May 2026
Time:	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Audiences	Graduate Research Students
Venue(s):	ONLINE
Facilitator(s):	Dr Francesca Mataraga
Enquiries:	francesca.mataraga@mq.edu.au
Registration closes:	Thursday 07 May 2026 09:00 AM

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