VCD 2120 / 3430 Artist Biographies: Effective Presentations

Adding a citation to your image:  Go to the Insert Menu > Text Box. Simply move the text box beneath your image insert your citation.

Text:           Avoid Multiple Typefaces

Font Size:    Titles 24-36 points

Text 8-24 points

Line Spacing:  1.2 to 1.5   (not single space)

Bulleted Lists: 

• Use a maximum of 6 points
• Create one list per slide
• Place one space between bullet and text
• Use short statements, not complete sentences

Colors:  Choose text and background color combinations that are easy to read and will project on all types of screens.  practice your powerpoint presentation in a room similar to your presentation room to see how your images and text are displayed.

An image caption contains more information than the works cited entry, such as dimensions, funder and object number. Include whatever information the institution has provided.

This image would be referenced in the Works Cited section as follows: