PROM 2608 - PowerPoint
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43390,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Melanie DiCarlo
Email: mjdicarlo@ysu.edu
Course Description
2608. PowerPoint. This course covers the design of professional presentations using PowerPoint tools such as SmartArt, charts, media, and animations. Students will apply layout and branding principles to create clear, engaging content that supports business goals. AI-powered features are introduced to enhance design and efficiency. Final projects demonstrate technical skill and strategic communication. Prereq.: PROM 1503. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Workplace Software and Skills | Tammie Bolling, et.al | 978-1-711470-81-8 |
The eBook ISBN 978-1-961584-31-0
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read Chapter 6: Preparing Presentations: Section 6.1 and 6.2, Pp405-417 | Presentation & Design Elements | Complete Exercises & Assessments, Discussion and Quiz by 10/25/26 |
| 10/26 | Read Chapter 6: Section 6.2 and 6.3, Pp417-431 | Designing a Presentation | Complete Discussion, Exercises & Assessments and Quiz by 11/1/26 |
| 11/2 | Read Chapter 6: Section 6.4 Adding Visuals and Features to Microsoft PowerPoint Slides, Pp431-446 | Adding Visuals & Other Features | Complete Exercises & Assessments, Discussion and Quizzes by 11/8/26 |
| 11/9 | Read Chapter 7: Advanced Presentation Skills Section 7.1 Effective Presentation Skills, and Section 7.2 Finalizing a Slide Collection Pp471-492 | Enhancing a Slide Presentation | Complete Assessments, Discussion and Submit Proposed Final Topic by 11/15/26 |
| 11/16 | Read Chapter 7: Section 7.3 Preparing a Microsoft PowerPoint Collection for Presentation, Pp493-501 | Advanced Presentation Options | Complete Exercises, Discussions, and Quiz by 11/22/26 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 7: Section 7.3 Preparing a Microsoft PowerPoint Collection for Presentation, Pp501-520 | Finalizing Your Presentation | Complete Assessments, Discussion and Quizzes by 11/29/26 |
| 11/30 | Final Exam Week | Comprehensive Final Exam | Review previous chapters Complete Final Exam Outline, Presentation, Discussions and Quiz by 12/6/26 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.