© 2011 Cengage Learning Your First Speech Presentation Skills for Designers DN1641

© 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcomes 2-1 Describe the nature of public speaking apprehension. 2-2 Practice several public speaking apprehension management methods and techniques. 2-3 Identify the six steps in an effective speech action plan and use them to prepare and present a speech of self-introduction.

© 2011 Cengage Learning Public speaking Apprehension The level of fear a person experiences when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience

© 2011 Cengage Learning Phases of Public Speaking Anticipation phase –anxiety we experience before giving the speech Confrontation phase –surge of anxiety we feel as we begin speaking Adaptation phase –period during which our anxiety level gradually decreases Learning Outcome 2-1

© 2011 Cengage Learning Phases of Public Speaking Apprehension

© 2011 Cengage Learning Biologically based temperament Previous experience –modeling/reinforcement Level of skills Causes of Public Speaking Apprehension Learning Outcome 2-2

© 2011 Cengage Learning 1.General Methods 1.Communication orientation motivation (COM) methods 2.Visualization 3.Relaxation exercises 4.Systematic desensitization 5.Cognitive restructuring Managing Public Speaking Apprehension Learning Outcome 2-2

© 2011 Cengage Learning Relaxation Techniques Abdominal Breathing Lie on the floor and place your hand on your abdomen. Consciously focus on filling your abdomen with air when you inhale by watching your hand rise. Then, as you release the air, watch your hand lower again. Sighing By sighing right before it is your turn to speak, you can release tension and lower your anxiety level, allowing the inevitable rush of adrenaline to work for you, not against you. Learning Outcome 2-2

© 2011 Cengage Learning Relaxation Techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Consciously tense and relax each of these muscle groups twice and then move on to the next group: hands, arms, shoulders, neck, lips, tongue, mouth, eyes and forehead, abdomen, back, midsection, thighs, stomach, calves, feet, and toes. Learning Outcome 2-2

© 2011 Cengage Learning Negative Self-talk versus Positive Coping Statements Learning Outcome 2-2 Negative Self-Talk Positive Coping Statements I’m afraid I’ll stumble over my words and look foolish. Even if I stumble, I will have succeeded as long as I get my message across. I’m afraid everyone will be able to tell that I’m nervous. They probably won’t be able to tell I’m nervous, but as long as I focus on getting my message across, that’s what matters.

© 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 2-2 Negative Self-talk versus Positive Coping Statements Negative Self-Talk Positive Coping Statements I’m afraid my voice will crack. Even if my voice cracks, as long as I keep going and focus on getting my message across, I’ll succeed at what matters most. I’m afraid I’ll sound boring. I won’t sound boring if I focus on how important this message is to me and to my audience. I don’t have to do somersaults to keep the audience’s attention, because my topic is relevant to them.

© 2011 Cengage Learning Managing Public Speaking Apprehension Specific Techniques 1.Allow sufficient time to prepare. 2.Use presentational aids. 3.Practice your speech aloud. 4.Dress up. 5.Choose an appropriate time to speak. 6.Use positive self-talk. 7.Face the audience with confidence. 8.Focus on sharing your message. Learning Outcome 2-2

© 2011 Cengage Learning Steps to Effective Speech Planning 1.Select a speech goal that is appropriate to the rhetorical situation. 2.Understand your audience and adapt to it. 3.Gather and evaluate information to use in the speech. 4.Organize and develop your ideas into a well-structured outline. 5.Choose, prepare, and use appropriate presentational aids. 6.Practice oral language and delivery style. Learning Outcome 2-3

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA1 - 20m X-FACTOR ME! 12 May 2016 Select THREE X-factors about yourself. Design & create ONE non-animated power point slide (e- poster) on these X-factors. Use pictures, photos, logos, cartoons, words etc to get message across. Be creative. Give a formal, TWO-THREE minute presentation on YOU using this slide as a visual aid. You must be captivating, logical, coherent/ imaginative. Presentations to be memorized. No Note cards/scripts. Dress code: business formal.

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA 1. Marking Criteria. 1.Content and Organisation Content is well packaged and interesting for the audience. The points are organised in a logical sequence. Main points are well supported with explanations/examples, etc. Smooth transition from point to point.

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA 1. Marking Criteria. 2. Delivery Confident, engaging delivery with effective use of eye contact, posture, gestures, and vocal expressiveness. 3. Command of Language Fluent and excellent use of English.

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA 1. Marking Criteria. 4. Use of Visual Aids Excellent use of graphics and design. Items are clearly relevant to topic.

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA2 – 30m My Favourite Designer/Artist 2 June 2016 Select a favourite artist/designer. Research their work (especially any signature work that readily identifies its creator), background, philosophy, techniques. Include your reasons for selecting this person. Conduct a 4 -5 minute informative presentation. Use visual aids effectively.

© 2011 Cengage Learning ICA2 – 30m My Favourite Designer/Artist 2 June 2016 Include a reference list i.e. where you got your information and pictures from etc Presentations must be memorized, and note cards or scripts are not to be used. Prepare for Q&A Submit slides handouts on day of presentation: 6-slides per page, black & white, print on both sides of paper Dress code: business formal.