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DIVISION OF HUMANITIES COURSE SYLLABUS:
Podcasting COM-215
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Course Description: – 3 Class Hours, 3 Credits
This class is an introduction to podcast production. Students will study
various types of commercial and documentary-style audio podcasts and will
be encouraged to develop their own personal voices and styles, while
acquiring the practical skills necessary to produce their own broadcast-
quality podcasts. Topics also include media ethics, marketing, music,
distribution, and legal issues.
3 lectures, 3 credits
Prerequisite: COM-105 or by permission by the Academic Department Chair
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identifies a target audience
2. Operates audio recording equipment and editing software
3. Proposes and conducts audio interviews
4. Proposes and produces a podcast
5. Develops a marketing and distribution strategy
Means of Assessment:
Each assessment corresponds to the outcome above. All activities must meet
the rubrics of each assignment to the satisfaction of the instructor.
1. The student will have prepared three 5-minute interviews in a variety of
formats.
2: The student will have demonstrated competency in using audio and
audio-editing software.
3. The student will have successfully proposed a podcast production &
distribution strategy.
4. The Student will have successfully produced the first episode of a podcast .
5. Midterm and final exam.
Grading:
Assignments & participation: 80%
Three podcast assignments 60%
Class Participation 20%
Testing: 20%
Midterm Exam 10%
Final Exam 10%
Final Grade Equivalent
Numerical
Grade
Letter
Equivalent
90-100 A
86-89 B+
80-85 B
76-79 C+
70-75 C
60-69 D
0-59 F (FAIL)
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction: Identifying The Audience; Marketing, & Research
Week 2: Effective Use of Audio & Studio Equipment
Week 3: Exercise 1—Commentary: The Solo Podcaster
Week 4: Exercise 2—The Interview: Person to Person
Week 5: Exercise 3—The Interview, Group-Assignment 1 Due
Week 6: Remote Production & Field Interviews
Week 7: Mapping Podcast Episodes
Week 8: Design & Promotion of Podcasts-Assignment 2 Due
Week 9: Distribution & Hosting Platforms
Week 10: MIDTERM EXAM/Review of Audio Recording
Week 11: Recording & Posting Podcasts/Review of Podcast
Week 12: Recording & Posting Podcasts/Review of Podcast
Week 13: Recording & Posting Podcasts/Review of Podcast
Week 14: Review/Assignment 3 Due
Week 15: FINAL EXAM/Review of Semester Podcas ts