This module will introduce you to the processes involved in the creation of non-fiction audio. You will be able to choose to work with in factual/ documentary, experimental or commercial podcasting. The module will enable you to develop the business, creative and technical skills required for non-fiction productions. Through the module you will develop and create a practical piece: a short non-fiction audio suitable to the chosen genre.

You will analyse a range of non-fiction productions including the use of audio material and form, editing processes and styles, legal and ethical issues, and distribution pathways to produce a non-fiction podcast series.

70% Digital Creation: Research and produce a non-fiction audio programme (podcast). 15 minutes, 3 x 5 minute packages [LOs 3; 4]
30% Written Assessment: Personal Production notebook demonstrating the production process. 1500 words [LOs 1;2;4]

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.

1. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICSM AND REFLECTION OF THE PROFESSIONALS, YOUR PEERS AND YOUR OWN WORK.
Analysis

2. INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE PRODUCTION AND/OR TECHNOLOGY USED IN NON-FICTION AUDIO.
Enquiry

3. DEMONSTRATE PRODUCTION AND EDITING SKILLS USED FOR NON-FICTION AUDIO. SOLVING COMMON PRODUCTION AND POST PRODUCTION ISSUES WITH A RANGE OF SOLUTIONS.
Problem Solving

4. WORK EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY WITHIN A TEAM, TO UNDERSTAND INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS, PROBLEMS AND ACTIONS OF OTHERS AND TO TAKE ON A VARIETY OF JOB ROLES WITHIN A TEAM/CREW.
Communication

sound, studio and post production facilities
Library facilities web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment

Morris, Tee,¿Tomasi, Chuck. Podcasting (2021)

Spinelli, Martin. Podcasting: the audio media revolution (2019)
Bernard, S.C., Documentary Storytelling

Llinares, Dario et al. Podcasting: New Aural Cultures and Digital Media (2018)

You will analyse a range of non-fiction productions examining the use of audio material (live discussion, interview, archive) and form, editing processes and styles, legal and ethical issues, and distribution pathways, to produce a non-fiction production.