| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | JOUR12-100 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
In this subject, you will learn how to find, plan and create stories for the fast-growing podcast industry. This will include writing clear, conversational audio scripts; recording voice and natural sound; editing and mixing; layering sound effects and atmosphere; presenting and narration; publishing in on-demand digital formats; and pitching to media outlets or sponsors. Through in-class exercises and assessment, you will explore a range of podcast audio formats (including chatcasts, interviews, panels, news stories and audio features/documentaries), then build a portfolio of your own audio artefacts. The course will also explore radio and audio theory and traditions, examining the evolving impacts of podcasting on the media landscape.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Develop and produce engaging podcast stories through planning, research, writing and editing for distribution via on-demand platforms.
- Harness established and emerging digital technologies to record, edit and distribute podcasts and audio stories.
- Recognise and leverage industry trends to develop audio career opportunities and apply audio storytelling to a range of professional disciplines.
- Create a unique audio presence through the articulation of personal voice and thematic focus.
- Critically evaluate podcasts with an awareness of theory, tradition, cultural contexts and the storyteller’s ethical and legal obligations.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- May 2025 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
- May 2024 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
- May 2023 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
- May 2022 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
- May 2021 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
- May 2020 [Standard - Podcasting and Audio Narratives]
Subject dates
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May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
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| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
| Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |