1. General information about the training program
- Training program name: Program hosting skills
- Training subjects:
+ Students studying or graduated from University or College, want to work in the field of journalism and media
+People who need to equip themselves with knowledge and skills in hosting radio, television and events
+ People who are working in the field of media, culture and arts but do not have a degree in the right major, need to supplement their professional certificate to complete their application for recruitment/promotion to civil servant positions.
+ All people interested in and love the media field
- Training unit: Lecturers from the Institute of Journalism and Communication (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) in combination with experienced journalists and MCs from press and media agencies.
- Certificate name: Program hosting skills
(English name: Basic Skills for Professional Master of Ceremonies)
- Certificate issuing unit: University of Social Sciences & Humanities
2. Training objectives
The training program of Journalism and Media provides learners with basic and necessary knowledge in the field of program hosting. After the course, learners will have the expertise and confidence to practice photography in activities at media events or participate in the production process of radio and television works.
3. Program output standards
3.1. About knowledge
- Grasp general knowledge of the art of hosting
- Master knowledge of principles, methods and activities of a presenter
3.2. About skills
- Professional skills: Master the basic skills of a professional MC, meet the requirements on content and presentation form of events and radio and television programs with the following basic requirements:
1. Reading and verbal expression skills
2. Body language skills
3. Script writing and script writing skills
4. Cheerleading and audience engagement skills
5. Interviewing and talk show attraction skills
6. Studio hosting skills
7. Field guidance skills
8. Event hosting skills
- Personal skills: Ability to work independently, use specialized equipment and technical means in program hosting activities.
- Teamwork skills: Team coordination skills, always listening and respecting members' opinions, ensuring work efficiency and program content quality
3.3. On moral qualities:
Practice professional ethics and comply with legal regulations on program hosting.
3.4. Job position and professional development opportunities
- Learners can take on the job of a professional host for live and online events and programs; have the ability to take on the job of a content creator on mass media...
4. Structure of the training program:
Total accumulated hours: 45 periods, including:
- Theory hours: 30 periods
- Number of practice hours: 10 periods
5. Training program framework
| STT |
Topic |
Duration |
Content |
| 1 |
Building the image of a professional presenter |
5 |
- Basic concepts of professional hosting activities
- The role of the presenter and the method of building a professional image
- Experience in building the image of typical leaders |
| 2 |
Art of discourse |
10 |
- Language characteristics and thought processes of the presenter
- Methods and skills to practice personal speaking ability
- Experience in delivering presentations on various types of work and program formats |
| 3 |
Body language |
10 |
- Concept, characteristics and forms of expression of body language in program hosting activities
- Methods to practice body language expression skills
- Errors in body language
- Experience, successes and limitations of typical presenters |
| 4 |
Script building skills |
10 |
- Skills and process of building a script
- Script format on typical genres
- Criteria for evaluating script quality |
| 5 |
Practice |
10 |
- Practice at the studio and real event models |
| Total |
45 |
|
The topics are built on the basis of subjects in the undergraduate training program of Journalism: Writing skills for radio and television, Editing press texts, Producing radio news programs, Producing radio special programs, Producing television news programs, Producing television special programs...
Topics can be adjusted and changed 20% of the total course duration based on professional practice and student needs.
6. Form of testing and evaluating course learning outcomes:
After 45 lessons providing basic foundational knowledge, students will complete the final exam which is a practical demonstration of event hosting or radio and television program content. Students will receive a graduation certificate when they meet the following requirements:
- Attend at least 80% of class hours
- Achieve at least 5/10 points on the final exam.
7. Reference materials:
1. Xuan Hieu: Youth is not just a time, Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House, 2018.
2. Various authors: The art of hosting, Alphabook, Hanoi, 2019.
3. Prajna: Content and the Art of Story Telling, The Gioi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2020.
4. Professional documents of Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam...
