More and more people are learning by listening to podcasts. But effective spoken-word audio requires a complex set of skills. How do professional podcasters write for the ear, shape interview and narratives to hold listener attention, and use the technical tools of the trade? In this course, students first learn by listening and discussing examples from a wide array of podcasts. They learn how to plan and pitch a single story or audio series, and then learn skills such as interviewing, recording, and mixing in order to craft a portfolio piece of audio. They also study various audio production and financing models in order to better understand this rapidly evolving field. Students study narrative podcast selections from the audiobook collection The Best Audio Storytelling 2022, as well as recent essays on audio craft.
Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Summer Term 2024
Part of Term
Full Term
Format
Live Attendance Web Conference
Credit Status
Graduate, Undergraduate
Section Status
Open