Course Overview
This course focuses on helping participants recognize their unique characteristics, discover their potential as an MC/host, and learn how to create atmosphere and handle on-the-spot situations when hosting events. The demand for MCs/hosts is growing, yet there are relatively few courses targeting this skill. This course is open to anyone interested in becoming an MC/host.
Course Content
- Definition of an MC/host and the distinctions from a presenter or DJ.
- Recognizing personal characteristics and discovering MC/host potential.
- Posture: standing, sitting, and microphone-holding techniques.
- Basic enunciation, pronunciation, and breathing/voice exercises.
- Introduction to different types of events and key hosting points for each.
- Wording and phrasing for MC scripts.
- Clothing coordination and overall image.
- Experience sharing: techniques for creating atmosphere and handling on-the-spot situations.
Practical Information
- Duration: 12 hours (8 sessions)
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays, 19:00–20:30
- Location: Stage Post, 2nd Floor (R201)
- Fee: MOP 450 (for both members and non-members)
- Application Deadline: 2 January 2013
- Note: Limited places available. First-come, first-served. No reservations.
Contact Information
Continuing Education Course Plan Number: 1210270226
