CMA 299G
Podcasting Syllabus
M-W 8:15-9:10
INSTRUCTOR: Timothy Jacobsen
Cell- 301-471-5887
Email- jacobsen@hood.edu
tmjphoto@verizon.net
Office Hours: Tatem 203
Mondays: 9:30am to 4pm
Wednesdays: 9:30am to 2:00pm
T-TH 12 to 3 pm
Classroom-Lab: RO304
Course Description:
The basic objectives of this course will be to introduce students to the concepts and techniques of conceiving, recording, editing and publishing a podcasting program. Currently, there are over 4,000,000 podcasts published worldwide. Eighty-six million people in the United States alone listen to at least one podcast. Forty-eight percent of those listeners are between the ages of 12 and 34. What does this mean? It means that podcasts are not going away. They are an increasingly popular format for people to consume news, learn about culture, history, sports, current events and to expand their knowledge of a wide range of topics.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite are CMA 226 (Visual Media Production I) and CMA320 (Broadcast Writing and Reporting) and CMA302 for those studnets enrolling into CMA402
Learning Expectations:
-Learn how to record different types of audio properly
-become confident with editing in Adobe Audition, including performing internal edits and creating multi-track sessions
-Understand the importance of creating a logical story arch
-Learn how to conduct a simple audio interview with one or several subject.
-Writing a script, delivering that script, recording that script and editing that script.
Required Equipment
-Students will be provided with a podcasting microphone kit. They will be responsible for the safe keeping of that kit.
-A set of headphones or earbuds for editing group projects and individual assignments.
-Portable memory device for transporting files and projects. A flash drive (32gb minimum) or portable hard drive will work.
Letter grade designations:
A Mastery of course objectives, exceptional knowledge and understanding of subject matter, demonstrate excellence in the application of theory and technique on assignments and projects, outstanding craftsmanship
B Assimilation of course objectives, above average knowledge and understanding of subject matter, and above average craftsmanship
C Conceptual comprehension of course objectives, acceptable knowledge and understanding of subject matter, application of theory and technique on assignments and projects, acceptable craftsmanship
Final grades will be awarded in accord with the following breakdown:
Assignments 40%
Mid-Term Evaluation 20%
Class Participation/Attendance** 10%
Final Project 30%
Potential lectures and exercises
Lecture
-Come up with a theme/topic for your podcast
Assignment
Write a proposal outlining your podcast.
Who is your audience? Why will they want to listen?
Lecture
-Conducting a simple one-on-one audio interview.
-How and where to conduct an interview
-Mic options.
-Audio app options
Assignment
-Come up with a series of questions you can ask a classmate.
-Find a location and conduct your interview
-Proper wording of a question
-Power of the pause
-Be your best bobblehead
-Mic placement. Volume control.
Lecture
-Introduction to Adobe Audition.
-Importing, basic editing techniques, exporting options
Assignment
-Edit your interview. Export and upload to SoundCloud.
-Post link on class blog.
Lecture
-Recording natural sound
-The 10/5/1 rule
-Creating a multi-track session in Audition
-Layering audio sources
Assignment
-Conceive, create and edit a short 2-3 minute audio package that includes at least 4 different audio sources, one of which must be your voice.
-Edit, export and upload to SoundCloud
Lecture
-Writing and recording intro/outro for your show.
-Setting a tone. Finding your voice.
-Music? Probably.
Assignment
-Write and record the intro/outro for your show
-Edit, export and post session to SoundCloud/class blog
Lecture
-Outlining your first show
-Structuring for pace and flow
-Time management. This will take time.
-Ethical editing practices
Assignment
Write, rewrite and record your first show
Academic Honor Code
All Hood undergraduates affirm on each class assignment that they “have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid.” Cheating or plagiarism—any unacknowledged use of another person’s language or ideas—is thus both an affront to the general standards of conduct on which an intellectual community depends and a specific violation of the Honor Code. As such, these offenses are treated seriously and may lead to severe disciplinary action, including dismissal from the College. For a full description of the policies and procedures of the Honor Code, contact the dean of students.
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