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The objective is to certify the ability to use Impress to produce presentations, which include a combination of media (eg photos from digital cameras, animation and sound) for education, entertainment or information sharing.

Summary

A. Level 1 A level 1 user can use a range of basic Impress tools and techniques to produce straightforward or routine presentations. Any aspect that is unfamiliar will require support and advice from others.

Presentation tools and techniques will described as ‘basic’ because:

• the software tools and functions will be predefined or commonly used;
• the range of entry, manipulation and outputting techniques will be straightforward or routine; and
• the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information will be predetermined, straightforward or routine.

B. Level 2 A level 2 user can select and use a wide range of Impress tools and techniques effectively to produce presentations that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar.

Presentation tools and techniques will be described as ‘intermediate’ because:

• the software tools and functions used will be multi-step and at times non-routine or unfamiliar;
• the choice and use of input, manipulation and output techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements; and
• the user will take some responsibility for inputting, structuring, editing and presenting the information, which at times may be non-routine or unfamiliar.

C. Level 3 An level 3 user can select and use a wide range of advanced Impress tools and techniques effectively to produce presentations that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar.

Presentation tools and techniques will be described as ‘advanced’ because:

• the software tools and functions used will be complex and at times involve having the idea that there may be a tool or function to do something (eg improve efficiency or create an effect), exploring technical support, self-teaching and applying;
• the inputting, manipulating and outputting techniques will be multi-step and complex, and will involve research, identification and application; and
• the user will take full responsibility for inputting, structuring, editing and presenting the information.

Level 1

At level 1, the competent person will

A1 Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides

To demonstrate this competence they can

A1.1 Identify what types of information are required for the presentation

A1.2 Select and use different slide layouts as appropriate for different types of information

A1.3 Enter information into presentation slides so that it is ready for editing and formatting

A1.4 Identify copyright or other constraints on using other people's information

A1.5 Combine information of different forms or from different sources for presentations

A1.6 Store and retrieve presentation files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available

A2 Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides

To demonstrate this competence they can

A2.1 Identify what slide template to use

A2.2 Select and use an appropriate template to structure slides

A2.3 Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to edit slides

A2.4 Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to format slides

A3 Prepare slides for presentation

To demonstrate this competence they can

A3.3 Check presentation meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as appropriate A3.1 Identify how to present slides to meet needs and communicate effectively

Content examples

Present slides Timing, content, meaning; organisation of information; audience needs

Copyright constraints Effect of copyright law (eg on music downloads or use of other people’s images), acknowledgement of sources, avoiding plagiarism, permissions

Store and retrieve Files (eg create, name, open, save, save as, print, close, find)

Prepare and present slides View, re-order, rehearse timing, present slide show

Check slides Orientation, layout, slide order, text alignment and formatting

Formatting techniques for presentation slides Bullets, numbering, line spacing, alignment, colour, fonts, size, backgrounds

Editing techniques for presentation slides Drag and drop, find, replace, undo redo, size, crop and position; wrap text, add lines and simple shapes

Presentation slide structure Layout; use existing templates, designs and styles; organisational guidelines

Combine presentation information Combine images with text, use of text boxes, presentation with audio and/or video

Types of information Text, numbers, images, sound

Level 2

At level 1, the competent person will

B1 Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides

To demonstrate this competence they can

B1.1 Identify what types of information are required for the presentation

B1.2 Enter text and other information using layouts appropriate to type of information

B1.3 Insert charts and tables into presentation slides

B1.4 Insert images, video or sound to enhance the presentation

B1.5 Identify any copyright or other constraints which may affect the presentation

B1.6 Organise and combine information of different forms or from different sources for presentations

B1.7 Store and retrieve presentation files effectively, in-line with local guidelines and conventions where available

B2 Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides

To demonstrate this competence they can

B2.1 Identify what slide structure and theme to use

B2.2 Select, change and use an appropriate structure for slides

B2.3 Select and use appropriate techniques to edit slides and presentations to meet needs

B2.4 Select and use appropriate techniques to format slides and presentations

B2.5 Identify what presentation effects to use to enhance the presentation

B2.6 Select and use animation and transition effects appropriately to enhance slide sequences

B3 Prepare slides for presentation

To demonstrate this competence they can

B3.1 Describe how to present slides to meet needs and communicate effectively

B3.2 Prepare a slide show for presentation

B3.3 Check presentation meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary

B3.4 Identify and respond to any quality problems with presentations to ensure that presentations meet needs

Content examples

Present slides Timing, content, meaning; organisation of information; audience needs; location

Problems with presentations Will vary according to the content, for example: Text: Formatting, styles Images: Size, position, orientation Effects: Timing, brightness, contrast, sound levels, order of effects and animations

Copyright constraints Effect of copyright law (eg on music downloads or use of other people’s images), acknowledgment of sources, avoiding plagiarism, permissions

Store and retrieve Files (eg create, name, open, save, save as, print, close, find, share); version control; import/export; file size; folders (eg create, name)

Presentation effects Video, sound, animation, slide transitions, visual and sound effects, hyper-links

Prepare and present slides View and re-order slides; rehearse timing and effects; present slide show through a computer live; save presentation as a stand alone show or as web pages

Check slides As for level 1

Formatting techniques for presentation slides Bullets, numbering, line spacing, alignment, colour, fonts, size, backgrounds, master slides, colour schemes

Editing techniques for presentation effects Cutting, rendering, editing and exporting video clips; digitising and cutting sound clips; animating elements of text, charts or diagrams; slide transitions; adding and removing hyper-links and action buttons

Editing techniques for presentation slides Drag and drop, find, replace, undo redo, size, crop and position; wrap text; add lines and simple shapes; change orientation

Presentation slide structure Layout, templates, design and style

Combine presentation information Combine images with text, use of text boxes, presentation with audio and/or video, import information produced using other software, reference external information with hyper-links, object linking or embedding

Charts and tables for presentations Pie chart, graph, diagram, organisational chart

Images for presentations Clip-art, borders, create diagrams or graphics, download photos from a camera, scan images

Types of information Text, numbers, images, sound

Level 3

At level 3, the competent person will

C1 Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides

To demonstrate this competence they can

C1.1 Explain what types of information are required for the presentation

C1.2 Enter text and other information using layouts appropriate to type of information

C1.3 Insert charts and tables and link to source data

C1.4 Insert images, video or sound to enhance the presentation

C1.5 Identify any copyright or other constraints which may affect the presentation

C1.6 Organise and combine information for presentations

C1.7 Store and retrieve presentation files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available

C2 Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format presentations

To demonstrate this competence they can

C2.1 Explain when and how to use and change slide structure and themes to enhance presentations

C2.2 Create, amend and use appropriate templates and themes for slides

C2.3 Explain how interactive and presentation effects can be used to aid meaning or impact

C2.4 Select and use appropriate techniques to edit and format presentations to meet needs

C2.5 Create and use interactive elements to enhance presentations

C2.6 Select and use animation and transition techniques appropriately to enhance presentations

C3 Prepare slides for presentation

C3.1 Explain how to present slides to communicate effectively for different contexts

C3.2 Prepare slides for presentation

C3.3 Check presentation meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary

C3.5 Respond appropriately to quality problems to ensure that presentations meet needs and are fit for purpose

C3.4 Evaluate presentations, identify any quality problems and discuss how to respond to them

Content examples

Present slides Timing, content, meaning; organisation of information; audience needs; location, contexts

Problems with presentations Will vary according to the content, for example: Text: Formatting, styles, structure Images: Size, position, orientation, unwanted content Effects: Timing, brightness, contrast, sound levels, order of effects and animations, action buttons that do not work, sound clip out of sync

Copyright constraints Effect of copyright law (eg on music downloads or use of other people’s images), acknowledgment of sources, avoiding plagiarism, permissions

Store and retrieve Files (eg create, name, open, save, save as, print, close, find, share); version control; import/export; file size; file properties; folders (eg create, name); archive (backup, restore)

Presentation effects As for level 2

Prepare and present slides As for level 2

Check slides As for level 1

Formatting techniques for presentation slides Bullets, numbering, line spacing, alignment, colour, fonts, size, backgrounds, master slides, colour schemes, apply and create transitions, apply animations

Editing techniques for presentation effects Cutting, rendering, editing and exporting video clips; digitising and cutting sound clips; animating elements of text, charts or diagrams; slide transitions; adding and removing hyperlinks and action buttons

Editing techniques for presentation slides As for level 2

Presentation slide structure Layout, templates, design and style

Combine presentation information As for level 2

Charts and tables for presentations Pie chart, graph, diagram, organisational chart

Images for presentations Clip-art, borders, create diagrams or graphics, download photos from a camera, scan images

Types of information Text, numbers, images, sound