Introduction to Podcasting: Planning and Designing


Podcasts and online audio are at the heart of the business of digital media. There’s never been a better time to learn about and create audio, with audiences flocking to the medium in record numbers and radio listening on connected devices at an all-time high. The workshop will help attendees obtain skills in podcast interviews, screenplay writing and delivery, and the use of music and sound effects, as well as learn how to personalize material for a specific audience. It is not necessary to have any prior podcasting expertise.

Workshop goals


Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this workshop, though basic understanding of working with audio is recommended.

Workshop Content

Section Overview Time Estimate
Introduction Introduction to the concept of podcasting 15 min
History Understand the evolution of podcasting 10 min
Types of Podcasts Understand various types of podcasts 20 min
Content Creation Learn the concepts of script writing 20 min

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