ALJ218 - Podcasting and Audio Journalism
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Christopher Scanlon |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Burwood: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week Waurn Ponds: 1 x 7.5-hour on-campus seminar (weeks 01 , 06), 1 x 1-hour online seminar (weeks 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11) |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 (three) scheduled online workshops |
Content
Discover the power of audio storytelling by researching, pitching, scripting, and producing your own news and current affairs podcast. Using a practice-based approach, you will be guided in using industry-standard tools and software to create a podcast or audio feature, while also developing the skills to pitch, promote, distribute and monetise your own audio content. You will also analyse the relevant media industries in Australia to support you in effectively navigating your career.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Collaboratively and independently identify and research ideas and topics suitable for audio storytelling | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO2 | Source, conduct, record and edit interviews for presentation in newsworthy audio packages | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Write, record and voice strong and engaging narratives for compelling audio news and news feature audio packages | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Pitch and promote story ideas for audio news and news feature stories | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO5 | Navigate the audio journalism landscape, including key institutional, regulatory and ethical frameworks and how the inform professional practices across cultures | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - News Package | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 (Group) - Pitching Exercise | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 (Group) - Podcast/audio News Feature Package | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALJ218 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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