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.

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 program

Week 5

• Interviewing skills
• Effective interviewing

Week 6

• Recording of presenters show reel, and assessment

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Confidence
• A dynamic personality
• Good vocal skills
• Proficiency in English