Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the elements of effective television presentation
- Develop techniques for reading scripted material.
- Use full vocal range and vary the pace of delivery as an aid in reading scripted material in a natural way
- Use loudness and softness as an aid in communicating a message
- Break sentences into logical chunks based on content as a way of emphasising key information
- Check and use the correct pronunciation of words
- Develop techniques for communicating effectively on camera
- Look viewers directly in the eye through the lens of the camera
- Use own personality to create rapport with, and respect of, viewers
- Maintain a natural, steady eye-line while reading from an autocue
- Minimise body movements to avoid creating visual distractions
- Dress in a manner appropriate to the program, avoiding clothes that might create a visual distraction
- Imagine yourself as a viewer and present information in a way that would draw you into the message being conveyed
- Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to program flow
- Record scripted material for broadcast
- Rehearse piece to camera with production personnel to check that sound and vision quality meets production requirements
- Record scripted material according to production requirements
- Record material again if required, incorporating feedback on performance from production personnel
- Evaluate own performance to identify areas for improvement