Podcasting has exploded in popularity over the past few years. As a means of self
expression, sharing information, instruction, marketing, or expressing opinions,
podcasting at its best and most effective is not just a casually produced audio report on
an issue, or high points from an interview. Creating an engaging, substantive podcast
provides an opportunity to inform and express on a high level, and deliver a finished
product in a relatively short period of time.
We will listen to the work of many of the top podcasters, who spend hours carefully
constructing their episodes. We will learn and use many of the same methods of writing,
storytelling, speaking, audio production, and post production traditionally used in
podcasts today. Each student will choose from myriad topics and develop a series on a
chosen topic. There will be a requirement of a minimum of one podcast episode every
other week. Over the course of the semester, students will work at developing and
enhancing their ability to produce sophisticated content which includes strong narrative
communication.