5 Adding a Banner (Creative iMedia, J834, R097, Interactive multimedia PowerPoint)

Summary

The instructor demonstrates how to create a consistent banner for a PowerPoint information kiosk by editing the Slide Master. The banner features two themed characters, a title, and a short strapline. As an extension, learners could create a banner or logo using a graphics package.

Method

Open the Slide Master

Go to View → Slide Master and select the main master slide. This lets you apply the banner design consistently across the presentation.

Add the themed images

Copy and paste two characters onto the master slide. The example uses a witch and a wizard to establish the site’s theme. For a business-style project, you could use a logo instead.

Style the banner

Choose a fill colour that suits the design; the instructor uses white to complement the images. Add a prominent border and align it carefully with the slide edges. Use the arrow keys to make small adjustments and ensure the border does not extend beyond the slide.

Add the title

Copy an existing text style or use Format Painter to keep the typography consistent. Add the site name to the banner, then centre and resize it to fit.

Add a strapline

A strapline is a short, memorable sentence that tells viewers what the site is about. The example is “Revealing the magic of computer science.”

Position the strapline beneath the title and align it with the title’s edges. Adjust its colour and size to suit the theme. Text effects such as an outline, bevel, reflection, or shadow can add emphasis.

Check and refine the result

Close the Slide Master and preview the presentation as a slideshow. If there is a gap at the top of the banner, return to the master and nudge the relevant element into place. Check that the border colour and other details are consistent with the overall colour scheme.

Speaker and Sources

• Speaker: One instructor or narrator demonstrating the PowerPoint steps.
• Other sources: None identified.