Course overview
This course introduces students to the contextual, technical and conceptual knowledge required to tell captivating audio-focused stories, which have become an important medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment across a range of contexts, topics and formats. Through exploration of the historical and technological contexts that have facilitated the development of podcasting and other audio-dominant storytelling forms, students will build a critically informed understanding of their potentials and practicalities. They will extend this knowledge by creating their own audio stories which demonstrate technical audio production skills and reflect an understanding of the medium.
- Podcast concept development
- Podcast sound design and recording
- Podcast pitch, publication and promotion
Course learning outcomes
- Research and analyse the history, context, and distinctiveness of audio-based, mediated storytelling.
- Critically analyse audio storytelling and production techniques.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to audio storytelling.
- Communicate effectively through written, audio, and visual modalities.
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 53465
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53466
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53467
Section TU03
Size 20
Available 20
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