film, video & TV training | professional development

Discipline/s:	writing & directing
Level:	Intermediate
Course code:	P2109
Date/s & times:	taking expressions of interest - email info@openchannel.org.au
Contact hours:	6
Places:	10
Fee:	$95 OC members / $120 non members (Membership: $55 / $40 concession - join Open Channel here)

This course will be presented by a Melbourne icon, Channel Nine's Peter Hitchener. Peter has thirty-six years experience in the news business, more than thirty of them presenting to camera. Peter began his career in radio, at 4BH in Brisbane, before stints on the ABC, 3AW and 3AK. Peter is currently Channel Nine's chief newsreader, delivering the nightly news to over 600 000 viewers.

This is a comprehensive workshop providing a thorough introduction to the craft of presenting & interviewing for the screen. You'll learn the skills required to deliver news, lifestyle or corporate information reading autocue, as well as on-screen interview techniques. Includes practical experience working to camera, as well as autocue and multi cam studio. Delivered in the Channel 31 Studios in Swanston Street .

A unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and true gentleman.

Prerequisites: some filmmaking knowledge an advantage

Who should do this course?
Anyone wishing to present to camera, or wanting to better understand from a filmmaker perspective how to work with presenters. Also suited to corporate sector professionals for delivering on screen informational presentations.

Where can I go after this course?
Graduates may continue to produce films, or seek work as a Presenter for film and video.

Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses

How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)

If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.

Past Tutor
Peter Hitchener
Peter has thirty-six years experience in the news business, more than thirty of them presenting to camera. Peter began his career in radio, at 4BH in Brisbane, before stints on the ABC, 3AW and 3AK. Peter is currently Channel Nine's chief newsreader, delivering the nightly news to over 600 000 viewers.