TV presenting auditions

Find out in this one day course what happens in a TV presenting audition, what tasks you might be asked to do and how you can maximise your audition success and gain a TV presenting job.

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Key course information

Date
06/05/12

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
DO073*

Availability
This course has finished

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

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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will learn the techniques and tasks required for TV Presenting audition success in a variety of genres. You will be put in TV Presenting audition situations and learn how to cope. You will prepare some audition scripts which will be sent to you before the course and deliver them to camera during the course as if in a realistic audition situation.

What topics will we cover?

Talking to camera, ad libbing to time, demonstrations, reading autocue, thinking on your feet, being interviewed by producers.

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

What can I expect to achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to:
Understand what might come up in a TV Presenting audition
Appreciate what qualities make a successful TV Presenter
Cope well with a TV Presenting audition
Understand professional expectations of the media industry.

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

The course is suitable for those who have TV presenter training and/or experience. It is designed for those who are about to audition for TV Presenting jobs, or those who want to improve their audition technique. It is not suitable for those who have no TV Presenting experience as the course is fast-paced and assumes basic TV presenting skills.
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?

The course is highly practical: your work will be recorded to camera and played back with analysis from the tutor, self-evaluation and peer feedback. You will be required to prepare some audition pieces to camera prior to the course.

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.

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?

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.