Podcasting - AIC2122

Assessment 1: Project work

Formative assessment is ongoing through directed tasks, verbal feedback and discussion of assignments in practical sessions.

Project Work

Assessment 2: Project Work

Assessment 2 is the contribution to a group podcast project. Each student will be assessed individually and must submit the podcast audio itself along with individually-prepared supporting documents and promotional content.

Assessment 1: Project Work

Assessment 1 is the individual production of an audio soundscape, with supporting documents.

This module gives you an understanding of the technical, legal and professional standards involved in planning, producing and publishing digital audio content, with a focus on podcasting. You will develop advanced skills in creative audio storytelling and editing. You will take part in creating a podcast, and will develop abilities in promoting your work on social media platforms.

School of Arts and Humanities

Indicative texts:
Berry, R. (2016). Part of the establishment: Reflecting on 10 years of podcasting as an audio medium. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 22(6), 661–671. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/1354856516632105">https://doi.org/10.1177/1354856516632105</a>
Bottomley, A. J. (2015). Podcasting, Welcome to Night Vale, and the Revival of Radio Drama. Journal of Radio &amp; Audio Media, 22(2), 179–189. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2015.1083370">https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2015.1083370</a>
Chantler, P., &amp; Hollins, P. (2018). Keep it Legal: The Law for Radio, Podcasting and Social Media.
Dilworth, A., &amp; Biewen, J. (2017). Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound (2nd ed.). University of North Carolina Press.
 
McLeish, R., &amp; Link, J. (2016). Radio production. Focal Press.

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Media, Journalism and Film

AIC2122 - Podcasting

Podcasting

be able to originate and produce online promotional content.

be able to assess the position of podcasting in the socio-political and technological landscape.

be able to demonstrate advanced skills in using audio editing software.

be able to recognise technical, professional and creative dimensions of digital audio production, including podcasting.

be able to devise and produce digital audio content, including podcasts.

be able to recognise ethical and legal issues involved in digital audio production, including podcasts.