
Mastering the Art of Formal Hosting: A Comprehensive Workshop Guide
Dive into the world of professional hosting with this workshop guide by HENDI PRATAMA, MA. Learn about the concept of hosting, reasons for becoming an MC, the balance of life skills and income, and the blend of formal and informal hosting styles. Explore tips on understanding the event, audience, and proper attire, along with the layout of MC tasks for a successful hosting experience.
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Introduction to Formal Hosting in English BY HENDI PRATAMA, MA.
Why do you want to join this workshop? Why do you want to be an MC? ? 1. ? 2. ? 3. ? 4. You d better have a reason
Why would being an MC or a Host make ME interested? Balance of Life Life skill Income (used to be my main source of income) Opportunity to wear my unused outfit The feel of being a socialite
Combination There s always informal touch in formal occassion and There s always formal touch in informal occassion
On the Event Make sure what kind of event is that? 1. Try to imagine if the event is yours, what do you want? 2. Ask the users what they want? 3. Ask for the tentative schedule? 4. When and where the event will be held? 5. Are you gonna be Solo or in Duet? 6. Who will be the audience 7.
On the audience Make sure you understand the nature of the audience (background, number, their dress, etc.) Try to research on the speakers. Spell out the name of the speakers carefully If you need a collaboration with audience, performers, users or speakers please communicate what you need (to them). Don t be intimidated by your audience.
On your Dress Avoid daily outfit 1. Stand out from the crowd 2. Make sure that nothing s wrong with what you wear. 3. Check your appearance on the mirror 4.
LAYOUT OF MC TASK Opening Program Signpost Program Signpost Program Closing
Opening The honorable Minister of Education and Culture. The Rector of Semarang State Universities All VIPs the Semarang State University 2. The speech from the Ministry of Education and Culture 3. The explanation of the new national curriculum by Ministry Experts 4. Questions and Answers 5. Art Performance 6. Closing I would like to read out the programs for today s event: 1. The speech from the Rector of Address the VVIP Address the audience Ladies and Gentlemen Welcome to the Socialization of National Curriculum 2013 at Semarang State University, 11th of July 2013. Introduce the event, the date and essential information This event is sponsored by Ministry of Education and Culture and Paragon International Bank. Mention the sponsors (if any) Introduce yourself I am John Champion and I will be your master of ceremony for the next 30 minutes. Without further due, let s get down to our business today. Read the list of the agenda Indicate that the program already starts
Signposting That was a great speech from the Rector of Semarang State University Review the previous program Introduce the next program and the party involved Next is the speech from the honorable Minister of Education and Culture, Prof Moh Nuh, the floor is yours.
Closing This program has brought us a new paradigm in welcoming the new curriculum. audience will gain better awareness in applying the new curriculum in their institutions. regional workshops in every city in Central Java. We will contact your personal email to inform the availibility of those workshops We hope that at the end of the program all the teachers and the Review the whole program Mention the purpose of the program This workshop will be followed by Announce any follow-up Announce any important notice Say goodbye (in somehow memorable way) And now, we are at the end of this workshop. I am John Champion and I believe that I will see you in the next agenda. Long Live Indonesian Education.
On English Script (part 1) You may translate or you may write it directly in English Schedule is not MC script Develop the script from the schedule and from research Proof read Make sure you know the meaning of all words Make sure you know how to pronounce all the words
On English Script (part 2) Proof read again Check all the details (fix any changes) Rehearse the script (officially or not) Printout should be readable Make a cover or cue cards if needed On stage you may alter SERIOUS changes. Other than that, leave it.
Miscellaneous No right or wrong way to MC Don t freak out or over nervous Check the sound system or ask the sound man to do so. Saying sorry sometimes not necessary Humor if you think the timing is right (semi formal and informal occassion) Check out if you have a presentation slide to read.
Thank you. This ppt can be downloaded at http://hendipratama.org