EMB 153 - Broadcast Performance

Credits: 3

Introduces students to broadcast performance. Emphasizes presentations before microphones and cameras. Examines dress, movement, make-up, lighting, and delivery in such major performance situations as interviews, discussions, newscasts, commercials, and product demonstrations.

Prerequisite(s): READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2.
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate evidence of proficiency in on-air performance skills.
1. Apply professional voice usage.
2. Practice script reading, i.e., commercial announcement, newscast, etc.
3. Give examples of nonverbal communication (body language).
4. Employ television and radio equipment as it relates to performing.
5. Select television costuming (dress) and make-up.
6. Experiment with the effectiveness of studio lighting with on-air personalities.
7. Evaluate on-camera movement.
8. Rate program timing and queuing.
9. List interviewing and demonstrating skills.
10. Demonstrate the use of memorization, cue cards and telecues.