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PresentingCertificateNew Intake
Television Presenting
Anchoring, live links and interview craft for news, magazine and entertainment television.
Course Overview
Television Presenting builds the confidence and precision a broadcast anchor needs. Students train on teleprompter, in-studio and on location, developing a clear personal presenting style across news reading, magazine hosting and live interviewing in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
Learning Outcomes
- Read fluently and naturally from teleprompter and script
- Conduct structured, responsive live interviews
- Write and deliver broadcast-standard links and intros
- Hold composure and timing under live conditions
Module Syllabus
- 1
Voice & Diction for Broadcast
Breath, pace, pitch, clarity and language-specific delivery.
- 2
Autocue & Script Reading
Prompter technique, marking scripts and recovering from errors.
- 3
Interviewing Skills
Research, question structure, listening and follow-ups.
- 4
Studio Presence & Grooming
Camera relationship, posture, wardrobe and on-screen appearance.
- 5
Live Programme Simulation
A timed, produced bulletin or magazine segment.
Practical Studio Sessions
- Weekly studio anchoring sessions
- On-location piece-to-camera exercises
- Full live bulletin simulation
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- G.C.E. A/L or equivalent
- Screen test and language proficiency check
Career Paths
News anchorProgramme hostField reporterEvent compère