PRESENTING FOR TV Background This course is aimed at confident, dynamic personalities wanting to enter the highly competitive world of television presenting. You will learn the skills needed for television presenting and develop them with practical exercises during the course. These include relating to the camera, various styles of presenting, and interviewing skills. All presenting exercises will be videotaped and assessed.
Lecturer Lynita Crofford has a BA Drama degree and is a well-known presenter and actress. She has worked for the SABC and M-Net, presenting a variety of TV programs ranging from travel and magazine programs to current affairs and regional news. Lynita was the presenter of Cape at Six on SABC 2 and was also a newsreader on Good Hope FM for eleven years. As an actress Lynita has appeared in numerous stage and TV productions such as Madam and Eve, Egoli, The Poseidon Adventure, Orion, The Triangle, and most recently played the part of Glenn Johnson in Isidingo. Lynita currently works as a voice artist for radio and TV commercials, and has appeared in a number of local and international television commercials.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1
* Introduction to TV Presenting * Skills Required * Relating to the camera * Relaxing in front of the camera * Body Language * Make-up and clothing
Week 2
* In the studio * Technical Aspects of Presenting in a studio * Continuity Presenting * Coping with technical breakdowns
Week 3 and 4
* Different styles of presenting * Travel programs * Music programs * Magazine programs
Week 5
* Interviewing skills * Effective interviewing
Week 6
* Recording of presenters show reel, and assessment
Admission requirements Prerequisite for the course:
* Confidence * A dynamic personality * Good vocal skills * Proficiency in English
COURSE INFORMATION
Commencement date: 14 July 2010 Code: TVP310 Day: Wednesday Duration: 6 Weeks Time:17:30 – 20:30 NB: Week 6 will be from 17:30 – 21:30 Course fee: R4 500 Bookings: Call Tanya Nortje on 021-466 6807 /
Charlton Fredericks on 021-466 6808 or
Anthilly Snyder on 021-488 2019
Fax: 021 423-6300, or
Email: Charlton.fredericks@cityvarsity.co.za /
Email: Tanya.nortje@cityvarsity.co.za or
Email: Anthilly.snyder@cityvarsity.co.za
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Staff
Lynita Crofford
COURSE: TV Presenting
SKILL: Lecturer
Lynita Crofford has a BA Drama degree and is a well-known presenter and actress. She has worked for the SABC and M-Net, presenting a variety of TV programs ranging from travel and magazine programs to current affairs and regional news. Lynita was the ...
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