Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Children's TV presenting

Be a children's TV presenter for a day. Try action songs, demonstrations, storytelling and continuity links to camera, using scripts ranging from pre-school to factual programmes. Learn how to read autocue and prepare for auditions.

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Key course information

Date
16/10/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £74^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DO013*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

For you to try being a Children’s TV Presenter.

What topics will we cover?

Building confidence and techniques for presenting to camera. Record scripts from pre-school and factual Children’s TV programmes, use autocue and talk to time. Choose from tasks such as action songs/demonstrations/storytelling.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Present confidently to camera.
Cope with a Children’s TV presenting audition.
Talk to time.
Read autocue.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It is a fast-paced course suitable for beginners and those with acting/presenting experience.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently and clearly.
• To read a script accurately.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Practical exercises which will be recorded to camera and played back with helpful and constructive comments.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Recommended reading: ‘So You Want to be a TV Presenter?’ by Kathryn Wolfe, published by Nick Hern Books,
ISBN 978 1 84842 062 5. Please bring a notepad and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will also be able to compare your first recordings with later ones.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

TV presenting for Beginners, TV Presenting – Stage 2, TV Presenting Auditions, Introductory drama courses, Radio presenting, Vocal tuition.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.