This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create computer-based slide shows. Students will learn how to create slide shows, add slides of varying layouts, edit slides for content and style, add charts, photos and computer art. Along with the computer skills, students will consider how a slide show will supplement their presentation. Presentation features like slide transitions, timings, sound tracks, speaker's notes, and presentation handouts will be covered.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Slide structure
- PowerPoint slide show views
- Add, Edit and Format text
- ClipArt, Photos and SmartArt
- Position and Size with the Ruler
- Slide styles
- Manage the Presentation with the Slide Sorter
- Slide display Transition effects
- Animate Slide Content
- Slide show timing
- Print slides and presentation notes
- Slide show Automation
- Videos
- Soundtracks
- Templates
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.