Visual Aids in Communication

The use of visual aids in communication process and the different types of visual aids that can be used to make the communication process more effective are discussed in these slides.

1. VISUAL AIDS IN COMMUNICATION Presented By Neethu S Jayan

2. Visual communication is communication through a visual aid and is described as the conveyance of ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon.

3. Visual aids are often used to help audiences of informative and persuasive speeches understand the topic being presented. Visual aids can play a large role in how the audience understands and takes in information that is presented. It is necessary to choose a visual aid that is appropriate for the material and audience. The purpose of the visual aid is to enhance the presentation

4. Objects The use of objects as visual aids involves bringing the actual object to demonstrate on during the speech. Types of visual aids

5. Models Models are representations of another object that serve to demonstrate that object when use of the real object is ineffective for some reason.

6. Graphs and Charts Graphs are used to visualize relationships between different quantities. Various types are used as visual aids, including bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts etc.

7. Maps Maps show geographic areas that are of interest to the speech. They often are used as aids when speaking of differences between geographical areas or showing the location of something.

8. Tables Tables are columns and rows that organize words, symbols, and/or data.

9. Poster A poster is a very simple and easy visual aid. Poster can display charts, graphs, pictures or illustrations

10. Power Point PowerPoint is a complete presentation graphics package. It gives us everything we need to produce a professional-looking presentation. PowerPoint offers word processing, outlining, drawing, graphing, and presentation management tools- all designed to be easy to use and learn.

11. Videos and Photographs

12. Visual aids support our ideas Improve audience comprehension of our presentations Make us feel connected with the people Help in illustrating complex ideas Give audience a break for listening Can help people recall content (lasting impact) IMPORTANCE OF VISUAL ADS

13. Can make a presentation entertaining Help the presenter to stick to the intended plan Enhance understanding and support claims Organize and demonstrate presentation Speed comprehension and interest

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