UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
2013/2014 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
MAC 221: ANNOUNCING AND PERFORMANCE
TIME: 3 HOURS
Answer Questions 1 and Any Other Two Questions. Do not write
anything on this question paper. Do your rough work in the answer booklet and
cross it out later.
1. Discuss the reasons
why Piers Morgan Live was cancelled by CNN pointing out the following in the
process.
a. The differences
between his presentation style and that of Larry King whose show preceded his
on the same slot.
b. Lessons from the Piers
Morgan debacle for presents who want to keep their jobs.
2. Using illustrations
from the careers of famous practitioners both in Nigeria and abroad, explain
the duties of the following types of presenters and the skills they need to
excel: a. Commentators b. Continuity announces c. Newscasters d. Disc jockeys
e. Moderators.
3. Suppose you are a
continuity announcer with a television or radio station, prepare a script you
would use to introduce the audience to the programs scheduled for the morning
segment of your station’s transmission for tomorrow.
4. Give a detailed and
practical breakdown, with illustrations from known shows, of how the following
strategies can make a presenter’s show popular: a. Using themed presentations
b. Evoking friendliness in the audience c. Adequate research d. Originality.
5a. Compare and contrast the presentation and judging styles of
the hosts on X-Factor Nigeria
and
American X-Factor, pointing out the specific hosts/judges you
prefer and why.
5b. Supply three types of script formats and examples where each
would be appropriate.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Faculty of Art, Department, of Mass
Communication
2011/2012 First semester Examination – Course – MAC 221 Announcing
& Performance
Answer 3 Questions only
Time
1h30m
(1) The public speaking is closely related in a number of
related in a number of respects to broadcasting. Discuss.
(2) List and explain the “Dos” and “Don’ts” for
broadcast Announcers or Presenters.
(3) Good presentation lies in the hands of the scriptwriter,
and the later in the hand of the producer, but the warmth, enthusiasm and skill
that a broadcast presenter puts into the programmers will make it a true
success. Discuss.
(4) List and explain other methods/techniques of
broadcast presentation.
(5) To become an announcer or compere or interview on a
radio or television involves several requirements?
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