Podcasting and Audio Storytelling

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2004
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Course ID
201181
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Neelu Sharma
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 53465
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C2-40
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C2-40
Class number
Class number 53466
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-44
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-44
Class number
Class number 53467
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-40
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-40

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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