VISUAL AIDS

Keep your visual aids simple Purpose of visual aids is to communicate ideas, not display competency in design Simple, clear, to the point Visual aids should not be distracting Have just enough to make your point

Visual aids must be LARGE Audience must be able to see all of your visual aids clearly Consider size of room and distance from audience DO NOT CAPITALISE ALL YOUR LETTERS, IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ Check visibility during rehearsals

Use fonts that are easy to read Use audience-friendly fonts that are easy to read Fancy fonts look more interesting, but tend to be distracting and confusing “Safe” font choices include Arial, Tahoma, Garamond, Courier, Verdana, Trebuchet and Times New Roman

Use a limited number of fonts Variety is appealing, but having too many fonts on the same page is distracting Experts recommend no more than 2 fonts in a single visual aid Standard procedure is to use a block typeface for the title and a rounder typeface for subtitles and text

Use Colour Effectively Adds clout to visual aid When used effectively, colour increases word recognition and comprehension Choose colour combinations wisely Avoid clashing colours Avoid colours that are too close to each other (e.g. Red and Orange, Blue and Purple)

Use Colour Effectively Avoid using too many colours Ensure enough contrast between background and text colours Use colours to highlight key words or use colour associations to reinforce ideas E.g. Use of RED to represent danger or BLACK to represent gloom