Presentation technique

A perfomance in three acts

written by Dr. Klaus Schwerdtfeger

1st Act - Indonesian Columns and their AncestorsTravelling through Indonesia

during Idul Adar I recognized that quite a lot of wealthy Indonesians have used all kind of pillars as construction element of their houses. I became curious about the originals and looked up in the internet.

The Greeks were the ones with the most extensive use of columns

1st Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors 2There were three main classical orders

1. the Doric orderThe Doric order is the oldest and simplest of the classical orders. It is composed of a vertical cylinder that is wider at the bottom. It generally has neither a base nor a detailed capital. It is instead often topped with an inverted frustum of a shallow cone or a cylindrical band of carvings. It is often referred to as the masculine order because it is represented in the bottom level of the Colosseum and the Parthenon, and was therefore considered to be able to hold more weight. The height-to-thickness ratio is about 8:1. The shaft of a Doric Column is always fluted.

1st Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors 3

2. the ionic order

The Ionic column is considerably more complex than the Doric. It usually has a base and the shaft is often fluted (it has grooves carved up its length). On the top is a capital in the characteristic shape of a scroll, called a volute, or scroll, at the four corners. The height-to-thickness ratio is around 9:1.

1st Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors 42. The corinthian order

The Corinthian order is named for the Greek city-state of Corinth, to which it was connected in the period. However, according to the architectural historian Vitruvius, the column was created by the sculptor Callimachus, probably an Athenian, who drew acanthus leaves growing around a votive basket. In fact, the oldest known Corinthian capital was found in Bassae, dated at 427 BC. It is sometimes called the feminine order because it is on the top level of the Colosseum and holding up the least weight, and also has the slenderest ratio of thickness to height. Height to width ratio is about 10:1.

2nd Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors

Same, same but different – 1Indonesians

like columnsThe ancestors

look very different

no order (sorry) clear order

2nd Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors

Same, same but different – 2

Doric Ionic Corinthian

Three main classical orders

2nd Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors

Same, same but different – 3

Vertical cylinder, reducing to the top

No base

Simple capital

Always fluted

Ratio height-to-thickness 8:1

The doric order

2nd Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors

Same, same but different – 4

Slender vertical cylinder,

Base (Fundament and Steps)

Capital is a spiral scroll-like ornament (volute)Not always fluted

Ratio height-to-thickness 9:1

The ionic order

2nd Act - Indonesian Columns and their Ancestors

Same, same but different – 5

Slender fluted vertical cylinder,

Base (Fundament and Steps)

Elaborate decorated capitals

Ratio height-to-thickness 10:1

The ionic order

3rd Act – The Secrets of good presentations

the claim

the frame

the aim

the content

The Claim

Presentations◦ are soft skills

which should be

tought at every faculty

used by teachers

used by students

The aim

I present my subject

◦to get your attention

◦to get access to your long time memory

The FrameUse your body

◦variate your voice

◦move your body

use your hands walk around

◦make breaks

The Content 1Use

◦ visual elements◦ simple words◦ max. four topics◦ positive sentences◦ the handout for

explanations

need - necessity

avoid - do not use

The Content 2

Ask questions to the listeners

Allow questions

Avoid questions placed on your foils

Avoid discussions◦ refer to time

after presentation

Repeat your topics threetimes !!!

EpiloguePresentations are useful in teaching and business

A good presentation involves the whole person and the audience

◦ Use your body◦ Formulate clear topics◦ Engage the audience

Terimah kasih

for your attention

AdditionCollect your thoughtsAssign them to foilsFormulate your speech

– put it on the handoutsFilter the headlines and topics

– put on the foilSearch for appropriate pictures or

cliparts

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