Communicating on Television

# Project Objectives Minutes
1 Straight Talk
  • To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time;
  • To simulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast.
3, +/- 30 seconds
2 The Talk Show
  • 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.
10, +/- 30 seconds
3 When You're the Host
  • 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.
10, +/- 30 seconds
4 The Press Conference
  • 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.
4-6 for presentation, 8-10 for q&a
5 Training on Television
  • To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television;
  • To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation.
5-7 for presentation, 5-7 for playback of videotape.