If you just communicate, you can get by. But if you communicate skillfully, you can work miraclesJim Rohn
Since the beginning of human history, people have needed to communicate. Both survival and progress have become dependent on exchanging information between one person and another.
Have you ever wondered what casting your favourite game with an entire production team would be like? In Module 3, Presentation Skills for eSports, you will gain the skills and practice to prepare you for the real world of eSports tournaments. Upon completion of this section of the course, you will understand what it takes to be part of the front-end and back-end roles of eSports events. You will study how the leading industry experts make it work in their own distinct style and the different technologies they use to do their roles so effectively.
The value of learning about these different roles related to presentation skills cannot be understated; these roles are the pillars of production within eSports. Therefore, learning the ins and outs will allow you to watch eSports events and acknowledge how well-honed the presentation experts are in the eSports industry.
Presenting our eSports topics
The topics covered within this module include:
- Getting ready for an eSports event
- Tournament rules and formats
- The Front-end and Back-end roles of eSports events
- The roles and the skills necessary to participate as any of the following in an eSports event:
- Host/Presenter
- Shoutcaster
- Interviewer
- Analyst
- Game Admin/Referee
- Observer
- Journalist
- Technical checkpoints
- eSports career paths in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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- Work independently to set and achieve learning goals in an eSports context
- What this means for you: By working independently, you will be satisfied with developing and executing your plans in eSports. Digging deep into what drives and motivates you will help set and achieve these goals.
- Identify the skill and knowledge development needed to become proficient in an eSports presentation role.
- What this means for you: Confidence is key. As you develop the skills and knowledge in the art of presenting, you will find yourself proficient and confident in the role of your choosing in eSports. This will drive your motivation to seek new opportunities and push your capabilities, which is essential in the eSports industry.
- Describe professional development issues associated with acquiring proficiency in eSports presentation roles.
- What this means for you: Professional development is one of the many keys to a successful professional career. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses when presenting and communicating enables you to discover the Professional development that is right for you, thus meeting your needs and paving the road to success.
- Identify pathways leading to different eSports careers in different presentation roles.
- What this means for you: The world is your oyster. You will learn the various career paths you can embark on and connect them with your passion for eSports.
Fear Not; Complete the assessments you must and success you will find!
There are 3 assessment events you will need to complete during your Presentation Skills for eSports module:
Assessment 3.1: Group presentation on the Presentation Skill roles of Observer, Shoutcaster, and Game Administration
This assessment event means joining your team in exploring the world of teamwork and learning how to effectively create a group presentation with research, visuals and text. It is your opportunity to hone your digital literacy skills and show your passion for eSports' key presentation roles.
Assessment 3.2: Portfolio Checkpoints to reflect upon and provide evidence of your developing eSports Presentation Skills.
Your Portfolio Checkpoints serve as proof of progress of your hard work using hyperlinks and/or QR codes as evidence. These checkpoints will let your tutor know if you have understood and mastered the learning outcomes and prepare you to move forward on more adventures!
Assessment 3.3: Interview Discussion with your tutor about your Presentation Skills for eSports
We are our own harshest critics. Face your tutor in a 1:1 recorded interview experience. You will be challenged with questions to demonstrate your character and skills. We will explore your potential and try to find your purpose in the eSports industry.
Perhaps we don’t feel confident exposing ourselves and showing this to others. Being vulnerable in places where we are likely to receive criticism will surely get us out of our comfort zones. Vulnerability is not a weakness, on the contrary, it is bravery. But we need to learn, adapt and improve to build strength. Necessity is the mother of true change.
In this module, we will test the limits of whom we can become if we choose a role in eSports that requires Presentation Skills.
