Prerequisites

• Passion and interest in media.
• Knowledge of the Arabic language.

Course Description

In the contemporary media world, body language has become an integral part of our daily communication, especially in the field of media where communication relies on more than just spoken words. A body language course for media professionals is a fundamental tool for developing communication skills and understanding verbal and non-verbal interactions that occur in the media environment. In this course, participants will be able to understand the role of body language in media, provide practical foundations for analyzing and using verbal and non-verbal signs effectively, thus improving their communication on screen and behind the scenes while interacting with the audience and guests.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Analyze media body language and its importance.
• Use body language effectively in front of the camera.
• Develop methods of speaking and verbal communication.
• Interpret facial expressions and their role in media.
• Interpret meanings and implications of handshakes and body movements.

Course Outline

• Introduction to media body language:
- Importance of body language in the media.
- Role of body language in directing media messages.
- Analyze the unique characteristics of body language in media environment.

• Skills of dealing with camera:
- Camera handling techniques to ensure good presentation in front of the camera.
- Use body language to enhance presence and eye contact.
- Confident expression on the screen.
- Logical responses and avoid embarrassment.

• Speaking style skills:
- Importance of vocal style in effective media and communication.
- Use speaking skills and voice as influencing tools.
- Improve verbal communication with audience and guests.
- Express and control emotions.

• Semantics of facial expressions and eye contact:
- Meanings of facial and eye expressions in media.
- Role of visual communication in delivering media messages.
- Visual expression techniques in dialogues and interviews.

• Implications of handshakes and body movements:
- Importance of handshake in media and public relations.
- Meanings of body movements in media.
- Fear signs on the body and how to overcome them.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.