Our learning goals are to:
understand and use the 4 elements of design: contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity
to understand and use basic color theory
to create custom color palettes using Hex or RGB codes
to use Smart Art effectively and strategically 
to use quality images strategically 

In each live session, I will provide instruction on two or three design and presentation topics (details below), students will then present their work to demonstrate an understanding of the previous session's concepts. I will offer immediate feedback; then, classmates will offer constructive criticism using "I like ______. I wonder ______. Have you considered ________" to keep the feedback useful, honest, but positive.

Week One: PowerPoint, SmartArt, Color Wheel, Complementary, Monochromatic, and Triadic color combinations

Week Two: CARP, Canva Part One
Students will showcase their presentations using PowerPoint and demonstrate an understanding of the color wheel and how to build color combinations that will appeal to a wide audience

Week Three: Canva Part Two, Balance, Images as message, Whitespace
Students will present visuals created in Canva with a focus on contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity

Week Four: Google Slides, The Two-Thirds Rule, Hex codes, RBG codes 
Students will present in Google Slides. Presentations should showcase balance and whitespace

I have created presentations for a wide variety of audiences from university students to corporate leaders with goals ranging from informing to persuading. Helping professionals in IT, finance, and higher education design and deliver presentations has prepared me to help young learners develop this essential skill. 

Homework Offered
Students will be expected to create slides in one of the common presentation tools between class meetings. These presentations will be delivered in class live for peer and instructor review and critique. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

I will provide all resources and learning material