Prerequisites

• University degree in media.
• At least one-year media experience for non-media graduates.

Course Description

Talk shows are a cornerstone of television work, relying on thoughtful dialogue, informed perspectives, and skilled moderation. This course introduces participants to the world of TV talk show presenting, emphasizing the role of the presenter as both a communicator and facilitator. Through practical exercises, participants will learn how to lead conversations, manage live interviews, and create meaningful dialogue with guests and audiences.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Explore the structure of the television talk show environment.
• Identify the key elements that define successful talk shows.
• Build talk show programs and conduct effective dialogues.
• Demonstrate control and professionalism in managing live discussions.

Course Outline

• TV work environment:
- Teamwork environment in TV programs.
- Relationship between producer, director, presenter and other working teams.
- Preparing TV programs and relationship between preparation and presentation.
- Successful preparation of the talk show and guest selection.

• Fundamentals of talk shows:
- Basic qualities of talk show presenters.
- Key differences between talk show presenters and news presenters.
- Types of talk shows.
- Importance of dialogue and its forms in TV work.

• Building a talk show:
- Introduction, content and conclusion.
- Prepare the introduction and its importance in the talk show.
- Building the dialogue and the main subjects.
- Essential tools for the art of making questions.

• Skills of TV show presentation:
- Searching methods and tools.
- Dialogue control and ability to maneuver to achieve goals.
- Techniques to overcome mistakes.
- Dealing with body language.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.