1. Understand the diversity of relevant technologies contributing to the podcast field and apply these in practical terms for podcast production Enquiry
2. Summarise the current podcast field, including market, social aspects, underpinning technologies and styles and be able to list key innovative elements in this field Analysis
3. Design, construct, produce and critique a podcast or a short series Knowledge and Understanding

4. Plan a workflow towards producing medium- to large scale podcast products Application

40% Written Assessment: 1,000-word annotated research/bibliography [LO1;2}
60% Practical Production: 3-minute podcast [LO1; LO3; LO4]

Indicative topic coverage
a) Introduction to podcasting
a. the contemporary podcast sphere
b. introduction to market, branding, social and political uses of podcasting incl. narrative journalism for podcasting
c. basic interview techniques (journalism techniques)
d. from radio drama to podcasts
e. introduction to storytelling, scripting and creating narratives; episodic/multi-episode dramatic arcs
b) audio and music production (expertise primarily covered in CDT, with some from CAE)
a. microphone techniques; audio formats and basic digital audio principles
b. mono vs stereo, stereo vs multi-channel recording for podcasts
c. multi-location panel recordings (mix-minus, etc)
d. room acoustics and acoustic treatments
e. interview techniques (audio techniques)
f. audio editing for spoken word, editing, post production, mastering
g. basics of music copyright for podcasting, easy music tools
c) internet, social media, audience engagement, self-employment, creative professional business skills. (expertise covered in both CAE and CDT)
a. Creative enterprises, for profit and not for profit
b. Podcast hosting, listener analytics, etc
c. Basic html/xml, RSS, and podcast feeds
d. Podcast Audience engagement, listener engagement, incorporating feedback and use of shownotes
e. Collaboration, workflow basics, and time management

Podcasting has fast become the on-demand radio of the future. This module will help you develop the technical, creative and production skills needed to produce high-quality podcasts. It brings together the three identifiable skill sets of narrative based story-telling, audio production and creative industry skills to support your creative journey.

Learning Strategies can include:

Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities:¿
One-to-one tutorials¿
Risk Assessment, health and safety, ethics input¿
Academic workshops/presentations¿
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)¿

NB: This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive handbook and VLE support.¿
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities and on-line tutorials via Lynda.com and BoB.¿

Guided Independent Study Activities:¿
Independent practice¿
Research¿
Group meetings¿
Personal development planning¿
Teamwork¿
Networking events¿
Blackboard VLE, Lynda.com and BoB access¿
Independent Study in support of your project work.

There will be a podcast listening list, which will be continually updated and which will allow learners to experience the rich diversity of creative, narrative, digital and journalistic practice in this field.
Key Text:
Llinares, Dario, Fox, Neil, Berry, Richard (Eds.), Podcasting New Aural Cultures and Digital Media
PODCASTING LISTENING LIST
Musical podcasts:
36 Questions - The Podcast Musical - itunes.apple.com
Fiction Podcasts:
The Black Tapes Podcast
Investigative Journalism:
In the Dark Podcast | APM Reports
Narrative Journalism:
Serial Seasons 3
High quality interviews, debates, discussions:
Crime Writers On crimewriterson.com
Podcasts as Socially Engaged Art:
Ear Hustle https://www.earhustlesq.com/
Podcasts in Politics:
Talking Politics https://talkingpoliticspodcast.com
Sports:
That Peter Crouch Podcast:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06kyljg/episodes/downloads
Design:
99% Invisible https://99percentinvisible.org/

Radio facilities in the university:
- broadcast studios
- media centre including microphone gear