PODCASTING

JRN2POD

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject explores podcasting and the use of sound in storytelling. Through the production of individual podcasts students develop interviewing, recording, voice presentation and editing skills. The subject also covers how to create, develop and tell stories in the context of a podcast, including how to write to audio, and how to develop and practice presenting skills to enable the production of compelling podcasts.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Brigid McCarthy

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Completion of MAC1WFM or JRN1TEJ or MIN1MME OR Completion of 60 credit points of subjects at first-year level in their degree

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the sound medium;

02. Report in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using a variety of audio elements and narrative conventions in an audio environment;

03. Work with respect to key ethical and legal obligations associated with audio journalism

04. Set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure

05. Maintain a high level of current affairs and general knowledge (of local, national and international events to inform reporting

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brigid McCarthy

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Writing Portfolio (1500 words)A selection of news writing and podcast scripting exercises. The portfolio consists of stories from at least six separate weeks.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
News Bulletin (equivalent to 1300 words)Script, edit, and record a short news bulletin with a mix of copy-only stories and stories with actuality	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Podcast (equivalent to 1600 words)Research, script, edit, and record a short podcast with at least two interviewees and either atmos or SFX	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5