Animation PPT

Introduction

Students LOVE to use animation schemes in PowerPoint presentations. Frequently, these schemes are used inappropriately and the focus of the presentation becomes the animation, not the information. NOT THIS TIME! This presentation is about Custom Animation in PowerPoint presentations. We will discover and share appropriate ways to use this tool.

Procedure

  1. Open PowerPoint, select <file> and <save as> last first ppt animation
  2. Select <Format> and <Slide Design>
  3. Select one of the themes from the lower right pane
  4. Select <Format> and <Slide Layout > and then the Title 2 column slide
  5. Select <Slide Show> and <Custom Animation>
  6. Build 6 slides:
    • 2 for "add effects" Entrance
    • 2 for "Emphasis"
    • 2 for Exit
  7. On each slide provide:
    • Title
    • 3 examples of choices available for each animation
    • Comments
  8. For example ... See this 2 slide PowerPoint presentation . It will give you a very clear idea of what you are trying to accomplish
  9. Notice the following in the PowerPoint presentation:
    • Consistent theme on both slides
    • Consitent title (type, color, size, bolding)
    • Consistent use of font (type, color, size, bolding)
    • Correct use of bullets as lists
  10. Build an intro slide
    • Include:
      1. Name, Period, Title
      2. Some kind of graphic that relates to this presentation
  11. Build a concluding slide . GO WILD!! Use all kinds of animation just for fun!