Course 10: Introduction to television

Course 10.1: What is television all about?

Course 10.1: What is television all about?

We’ll begin with a short introduction to television. Because what is television all about? To answer that question, we have to dive deep into the history of TV. What did the inventors of TV intend to do with this new platform? What was the first thing

Course 10.2: Learning the ropes on set

Course 10.2: Learning the ropes on set

Let’s pretend you’ve had your first successful audition for a job on TV. It can be any job, as long as you’re needed on set, standing in front of the camera, acting your guts out. Not literally, though, except if it’s for a murder-mystery series. In th

Course 10.3: Development of a TV-show

Course 10.3: Development of a TV-show

By now, you’re ready to learn all about how a television show comes to be. Let’s get started with lesson three: the development of a TV-show! Between the moment a writer has an idea for a TV-show and the moment the show actually gets broadcasted, a l

Course 10.4: Different shows and your options

Course 10.4: Different shows and your options

Saying you want to be on TV is great fun and all, but have you considered what you want to do on TV? As we’ve said before, television has a place for everyone. Do you want to be a weather presenter? Or maybe host a game show? Or are you the next person

Course 10.5: Building a solid portfolio

Course 10.5: Building a solid portfolio

If you want to get cast in TV, a solid portfolio is your best ticket. But what should your TV-portfolio look like? The contents of, say, a model’s portfolio are easy to specify: it’ll consist mostly of pictures of you. Some in different settings, diffe

Course 10.6: Auditioning

Course 10.6: Auditioning

In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to audition for a TV-show or commercial. No matter what you’re auditioning for, your first priority should always be to make the best impression possible. Even if you’re not yet hired, leaving a good impression

Course 10.7: The do’s and don’ts of television

Course 10.7: The do’s and don’ts of television

Welcome to the seventh and final lesson of this video course ‘Introduction to Television’. It’s the home stretch! We’ve told you everything you need to know to start your career in television and you’re probably anxious to get started. Great! But befor