50818 Podcasting
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): MAJ10062 80cp Music and Sound Design Major OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): MAJ10063 80cp Music and Sound Design Major OR 16 credit points of completed study in spk(s): CBK92349 24cp Creative Arts Primary Specialisation Electives
Anti-requisite(s): 50833 Speech, Music, Sound AND 50859 Speech, Music, Sound AND 52643 Sound Journalism
Description
This subject explores podcasting as a vibrant avenue for creative expression and industrial exploration. Combining theory and practice, the subject includes analysis of world-leading podcasting practice using foundational works from broadcasting, post-broadcast and popular music scholarship, while exploring examples and original content from contemporary Australian industry artists and producers. Students can expect to learn about the distinctiveness and diversity of podcasting from a variety of genre perspectives, and work towards their interests and strengths as podcasting producers and editors.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Analyse the role of the voice the specific contexts of podcast production and reception |
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| b. | Identify key ways the voice creates affect using relevant theoretical frameworks |
| c. | Employ podcasting techniques, informed by relevant theory and industry best practice |
| d. | Develop methods for communicating an assessment of podcasting’s utility |
| e. | Create responses to existing sound works in written or other formats |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- Graduates possess a well-developed awareness of culture and professional practice of music and sound in the context of the technological and creative industries (1.1)
- Graduates are able to present, explain and evaluate their own and others' work in independent and collaborative contexts (1.2)
- Graduates are reflexive critical thinkers and creative practitioners who are intellectually curious, imaginative and innovative (2.1)
- Graduates are innovative agents for change in the creative industries of their local and wider communities (5.2)
- Graduates possess reflective and analytical skills enabling them to synthesise ideas from a diverse range of sources and communicate effectively to different audiences using appropriate media and modes (6.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
The teaching and learning strategies in this course rely on a shared commitment by students and teaching staff. Delivery includes a variety of online activities, with the effectiveness of these determined by each student’s regular participation. The subject includes a mixture of collaborative exercises and interactive educational resources, while also providing institutional support and guidance. Students are required to engage regularly, with the best experiences gained when all come prepared and engaged.
Content (topics)
The content in this subject will consider Podcasting from a variety of different theoretical and practical perspectives. As is consistent with UTS Learning.Futures pedagogy, there is an emphasis on new industrial and digital models, captured in this course by the emphasis on new audio industries in the podcasting and post-broadcast industries. Themes covered will include historical perspectives on audio-only media and its production and reception, as well as contemporary examples and perspectives relating to the evolving Australian market as it provides for local and international audiences. Students will gain practical and contemporary experience as well as strong industry-based insight into the continually evolving industry, with opportunities to make work as part of this course that will then be considered for further podcast and broadcast via media partners.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Podcast analysis and production script
| Objective(s): | a, b, c and e | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 2000 words (plus references and any appropriate appendix material) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Podcast production
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| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 3 minutes of produced audio (either original or edited, as appropriate), plus 1000 word written support document. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor.
In this subject assessment tasks are cumulative so that each task builds understanding and/or skills, informed by formative feedback. Consequently, all assessments must be submitted in order for you to receive feedback. Students who do not submit all assessments will not pass the subject.
References
All required references and required listening will be accessible via the UTS library and links to external sites on UTS online.
Other resources
Over the sesson we'll be listening to, recommending and sharing as many podcasts and individual examples of podcasting at its best as we can. In an effort to keep this as current as possible, please keep your eye on the weekly updates to UTS online for these. Also, if you have heard anything that you'd really love to share or think we'd all love, please let Liz know (liz.giuffre@uts.edu.au)