Communicating On Television

Communicating on Television

1. Straight Talk

Time: 3 minutes +/- 30 seconds

Objectives:

To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time.
To stimulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast.

2. The Talk Show

Time: 10 minutes +/- 30 seconds

Objectives:

To understand the dynamics of a television interview or "talk" show.
To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview program.
To present a positive image on the television camera.
To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show.

3. When You`re the Host

Time: 10 minutes +/- 30 seconds

Objectives:

To conduct a successful television interview.
To understand the dynamics of a successful television interview or "talk" show.
To prepare questions to ask during the interview program.
To present a positive, confident image on the television camera.

4. The Press Conference

Time: 4-6 minutes, plus 8-10 minutes (Q&A)

Objectives:

To understand the nature of a television press conference.
To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue.
To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for communicating your organization`s viewpoint.
To present and maintain a positive image on television.

5. Training On Television

Time: 5-7 minutes,
plus 5-7 minutes for video playback

Objectives:

To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television.
To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation.

Note: For some speech projects, the presentation time may also include additional segments for such activities as question-and-answer periods, depending on the project.

Time:		3 minutes +/- 30 seconds
Objectives:	To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time. To stimulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast.

Time:		10 minutes +/- 30 seconds
Objectives:	To understand the dynamics of a television interview or "talk" show. To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview program. To present a positive image on the television camera. To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show.

Time:		4-6 minutes, plus 8-10 minutes (Q&A)
Objectives:	To understand the nature of a television press conference. To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue. To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for communicating your organization`s viewpoint. To present and maintain a positive image on television.

Time:		5-7 minutes, plus 5-7 minutes for video playback
Objectives:	To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television. To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation.