Republic of the Philippines
Commission on Higher Education
Region V (Bicol)
Libon Community College
Libon, Albay
SY: 2024 - 2025
I.COURSE TITLE: GE 5–PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
II.COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
III.TIME DURATION: 3 HOURS
IV.COURSE & MAJOR: BSED–SCIENCE 1B
V.SUBJECT MATTER: PREPARING MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
VI.DISCUSSION:
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 1
PREPARING MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION:
In today’s digital society, communication is mediated using technology. For
communication to be more effective, it is imperative to know how technology works, what
purposes it can serve and how it can be used efficiently and effectively used to achieve
specific goals in the communication process.
In preparing multimedia presentations for various communication purposes, it is important
to consider the following;
A. Characteristics of Multimedia Presentations.
B. Steps in Making Effective Multimedia Presentations.
A.Characteristics of Multimedia Presentations.
1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented (displayed on a monitor or projected
onto a screen).
2. They allow users to use different modalities such as;
a) Text. d) Audio
b) Graphics. e) Animation
c) Photographs. f) Video
Text
➢ The most fundamental element and most effective way to communicate in
multimedia. Text is used as headlines, subtitles and slogans.
Graphics
➢ Graphics are an important part of multimedia because humans are visually
oriented. Images including photographs, illustration, drawing, clip art, Icons or any
other non-text elements on a website or in social media are an example of
graphics.
Photographs
➢ Image and media are powerful communication devices, they are useful for
conveying concept and information and can help improve comprehension by
reinforcing information.
Audio
➢ Sound can enhance your website design and social media platforms. It is a
multimedia application that uses dialogue, recorded narration, music and sound
effects. These are called the audio or sound elements.
Animation
➢ Animation is a series of images put together to give the effect of movement.
Video
➢ Video is a visual multimedia application that combines a sequence of images to
form moving pictures and sound.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF COMPUTERS-BASED PRESENTATIONS
1. Custom navigation (linking) between slides, to other media and to the internet.
2. Can be made into hard copy printouts or transparencies.
3. Can be uploaded to the web.
B.Steps in Making Effective Multimedia Presentations.
1. Know the purpose of the presentation
2. Know the audience
3. Gather information
4. Use a variety of resources
such as:
a. Textbooks
b. Digital resources
• Photographs
• Scanned images
• Student work
c. Internet
5. Do not forget to cite sources
a. Write the author’s name, title of the work and date of publication
b. Include the website or web page address of the source
c. In general, non-profit educational use of online materials for a lecture
qualifies as “fair use” but it is better to ask the author’s permission to use
such materials
d. Always have full bibliographic references for all actions.
6. Organize the information
a. List the main points
b. Have only one main idea per slide
c. Present ideas in a logical order
d. Place important information near the top
7. Check Technical issue
a. Contrast-dark text on light background-white text on dark background
b. Use only one design and color scheme throughout the slide presentation
c. Avoid clutter
d. Avoid patterned or textured backgrounds
e. Use large font size (minimum 18pts)
f. Use fonts that are easy to read. Don’t use fancy fonts
g. Don’t use more than two types of fonts
h. Avoid too much text. Don’t use the presentations as your notes.
i. Use no more than 3 or 4 bullets per slide.
8. Be creative
a. Use transitions and animations to add interest
b. But don’t overdo it !
Prepared by: Reyes, Vanesa M.
Noted by: Ma’am Maria Elena Rempillo Sergio
