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FA 199A: Methods and Approaches in the History of Art

Course guide developed for Professor Jonathan Unglaub by Lisa Zeidenberg, Creative Arts Librarian. Originally created by Darwin Scott.

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Free PowerPoint training from Microsoft

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E-books from the library

Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery by Garr Reynolds
Publication Date: 2011
Resonate: Present Visual Stories That Transform Audiences by Nancy Duarte
Publication Date: 2010-09-28
Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte
Publication Date: 2008-08-26
Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson
Publication Date: 2018-03-25
A Student's Guide to Presentations by Barbara Chivers; Michael Shoolbred
Publication Date: 2009-02-24

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Google Drive
Use Google Slides to create presentations online, upload your own PowerPoint presentations, or open PowerPoint files that you receive from others.

JourneyEd
For students who need to purchase Microsoft Office for their personal computer.

Mac to PC compatibility

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Subjects: Art, Architecture and Photography