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Subject details
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- • Podcasts.
- • Audio writing.
- • Journalism.
- • Interviews.
- • Multimedia.
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one ofOthers
Pre-requisites: Student must have completed 60 credit points of Level one subjects.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject explores podcasting and the use of sound in storytelling. Through the production of individual podcasts you will develop interviewing, recording, voice presentation and editing skills. The subject also covers how to create, develop and tell stories in the context of a podcast, including how to write to audio, and how to develop and practice presenting skills to enable the production of compelling podcasts.
- Writing Portfolio (1500 words) A selection of news writing and podcast scripting exercises. The portfolio consists of stories from at least six separate weeks. Submitted in two parts. (30%)
- News Bulletin (equivalent to 1300 words) Script, edit, and record a short news bulletin with a mix of copy-only stories and stories with actuality. (30%)
- Podcast (equivalent to 1600 words) Research, script, edit, and record a short podcast with at least two interviewees and either atmos or SFX. (40%)
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