Diploma in Art of Hosting and Performance (Drama, Film and TV) - Chinese

Minimum age of 17 years.

Academic Level:

Shelton Foundation Certificate in Communication, Media & Arts OR

A Level with 2 passes OR

Completion of equivalent to at least 12 years of formal education OR

Mature candidate of minimum age of 30 with at least 8 years working experience in PERFORMING ARTS or related industry

Minimum language requirement:

GCE O-Level B4 in Chinese language or equivalent

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ACTING FOR STAGE

DAHP01-C

SYNOPSIS OF AIMS

Learners   will study the historical context and develop an understanding of theatre as   a discipline. Having the exposure to excellent theatrical works summarizing   the course of human spiritual exploration of the ideals of truth, goodness   and beauty, plays a role in ideological education and moral cultivation for   students. Learners will be exposed to a range of performance methodologies   through a series of playtexts which will be the basis in creating imaginative   performance with appropriate acting skills. They will work on enhancing vocal   and movement competences as well as developing their confidence in stage   performance. Categories of skills enhancement focus will be on voice, body,   and drama.   

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ACTING FOR SCREEN

DAHP02-C

SYNOPSIS OF AIMS

This   module aims to educate students on how to bring out their best performance as   an actor in communicating an emotion and idea to the audience in front of the   camera. Students will be taught concepts in film and TV history, production   knowledge, technology. They will learn the foundation of acting methods and   techniques with a focus on acting for film and TV and will work on enhancing   vocal and movement skills as well as developing their confidence in front of   a camera. Categories of skills enhancement focus will be on voice, body, and   drama.   

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ART OF HOSTING

DAHP03-C

SYNOPSIS OF AIMS

The module   will comprise both hosting theories and hosting technology while at the same   time focus on development of voice, body and dancing skills.

It aims to   systematically develop students' knowledge of several genres of the hosting   industry, broadcasting language and hosting skills in reading for the camera   and speaking style, microphone and interviewing techniques, presenting live   events, and building rapport with the audience. Professionalism will be   cultivated through showcasing the learner’s hosting charisma and personality,   developing confidence, creativity and conversational skills.

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ACTING FOR NEW MEDIA

DAHP04-C

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The module   aims to inculcate in the learners the importance of theatre training in new   media performances. It will provide an innovative exercise in a digital   landscape for the contemporary performing artist. They will work on enhancing   vocal and movement competences as well as developing their confidence in new   media performance platforms. Categories of skills enhancement focus will be   on voice, body, and dancing.

It will   empower the student to explore new media acting by managing and utilizing the   many facets of social and digital media.