Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0249 - Radio Journalism and Podcasting

In this course, we will learn how to produce music pieces for public radio and podcasts. We will learn the basics of radio journalism, including reporting, recording, scriptwriting, production, and the effective use of music and ambient sound. Students will produce two music-related pieces - a vox pop and a final project in a style consistent with public radio. Students will gain a working knowledge of sound editing techniques using Adobe Audition. In addition to workshopping students' projects in class, there will be reading and listening assignments that introduce students to creative public radio pieces focusing on music. Students can borrow digital recorders, microphones, and other equipment from Media Services. Prior college-level coursework in media production, writing, or ethnography is strongly recommended. Keywords:journalism, radio, podcasting, music, sound

Media and Technology Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time