Introduction to Podcasting (Hybrid)
Dates: October 8 - November 19, 2024
Meets: Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Hybrid
Registration Fee: $200.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
"Introduction to Podcasting”
Description:"Introduction to Podcasting" is a 6-week course, offered in the hybrid format. You have the option to join us in-person on campus or virtually from anywhere! This course explores the fundamentals of podcasting. Students will learn to create their own podcast episode by the course's end. Each week alternates between instructional sessions and virtual Q&A discussions. Instructional sessions provide new content and guide the podcast creation process, while Q&A sessions offer feedback and support. All classes are 2 hours long and held once a week at the same time.
Course Materials:
• Notebook (or digital note taking app)
• Yeti microphones (provided by UWG)
• Webcams (provided by UWG)
• Laptop or desktop computer
• Audio editing software (Audacity or Adobe Audition)
Schedule: Week 1: Fundamentals of Podcasting & Pre-Production (Tuesday, 10/8 In-person & virtual)
• Introduction to podcasting concepts
• Brainstorming podcast ideas
• Naming a podcast
• Developing podcast ideas and concepts
• Outlining podcast episode
• Logos/branding
• Making a plan for podcast episode
Week 2: Pre-Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 10/15 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding pre-production and development of their podcasts
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 1
• Students will be expected to submit their final concept ideas and outlines for their podcast episode
Week 3: Podcast Production (Tuesday, 10/22 In-person & virtual)
• Lecture on podcasting equipment including different types of microphones and recording software
• Tips/techniques for best practices on recording
• Best practices when recording by oneself or with a co-host
• Proper ways of conducting oneself during the recording process
Week 4: Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 10/29 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding production and recording their podcasts
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 3
• Students will be expected to submit the raw audio recording of their podcast episode
Week 5: Post-Production (Tuesday, 11/5 In-person & virtual)
• Students will be taught the basics of editing audio in Audacity or Adobe Audition
• They will learn the best techniques for editing their audio files and condensing them into a coherent episode
• They will be shown ways to obtain copyright-free music and sound effects to add to their podcasts
• Lesson on how to upload the podcast to proper podcasting platforms and promote them on social media
Week 6: Post-Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 11/12 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding post-production and editing their podcasts through audio editing software
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 5
• Students will be expected to submit the final draft of their podcast episodes (20-25 minutes long)
Bonus day: (Tueday, 11/19 In-person only) At the end of the course, the class will meet one final time to listen to small snippets of everyone’s podcast episodes and give feedback. There will be food and drinks and everyone will be able to celebrate what they accomplished together.
Contact:
If you require additional information or clarification, please contact Gabi Walden at gwalden@westga.edu or 678.839.6615.
Description:"Introduction to Podcasting" is a 6-week course, offered in the hybrid format. You have the option to join us in-person on campus or virtually from anywhere! This course explores the fundamentals of podcasting. Students will learn to create their own podcast episode by the course's end. Each week alternates between instructional sessions and virtual Q&A discussions. Instructional sessions provide new content and guide the podcast creation process, while Q&A sessions offer feedback and support. All classes are 2 hours long and held once a week at the same time.
Course Materials:
• Notebook (or digital note taking app)
• Yeti microphones (provided by UWG)
• Webcams (provided by UWG)
• Laptop or desktop computer
• Audio editing software (Audacity or Adobe Audition)
Schedule: Week 1: Fundamentals of Podcasting & Pre-Production (Tuesday, 10/8 In-person & virtual)
• Introduction to podcasting concepts
• Brainstorming podcast ideas
• Naming a podcast
• Developing podcast ideas and concepts
• Outlining podcast episode
• Logos/branding
• Making a plan for podcast episode
Week 2: Pre-Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 10/15 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding pre-production and development of their podcasts
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 1
• Students will be expected to submit their final concept ideas and outlines for their podcast episode
Week 3: Podcast Production (Tuesday, 10/22 In-person & virtual)
• Lecture on podcasting equipment including different types of microphones and recording software
• Tips/techniques for best practices on recording
• Best practices when recording by oneself or with a co-host
• Proper ways of conducting oneself during the recording process
Week 4: Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 10/29 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding production and recording their podcasts
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 3
• Students will be expected to submit the raw audio recording of their podcast episode
Week 5: Post-Production (Tuesday, 11/5 In-person & virtual)
• Students will be taught the basics of editing audio in Audacity or Adobe Audition
• They will learn the best techniques for editing their audio files and condensing them into a coherent episode
• They will be shown ways to obtain copyright-free music and sound effects to add to their podcasts
• Lesson on how to upload the podcast to proper podcasting platforms and promote them on social media
Week 6: Post-Production Q&A Discussion (Tuesday, 11/12 Virtual only)
• Students ask instructor questions regarding post-production and editing their podcasts through audio editing software
• Discussion based on concepts covered in week 5
• Students will be expected to submit the final draft of their podcast episodes (20-25 minutes long)
Bonus day: (Tueday, 11/19 In-person only) At the end of the course, the class will meet one final time to listen to small snippets of everyone’s podcast episodes and give feedback. There will be food and drinks and everyone will be able to celebrate what they accomplished together.
Contact:
If you require additional information or clarification, please contact Gabi Walden at gwalden@westga.edu or 678.839.6615.
| Fee: | $200.00 |
|---|
Hybrid
Class will meet at the College of Education - Studio Space and Virtually. See description for dates and location.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 10/15/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 10/22/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 10/29/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 11/05/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 11/12/2024 | Tuesday | 7 PM to 9 PM | Hybrid |
| 11/19/2024 | Tuesday | Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | College of Education - Studio Space |
