Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0271 - Music Journalism for Radio

In this course, we will learn how to produce music pieces for public radio and podcasts. We will first learn the basics of radio journalism, including reporting, recording, scriptwriting, production, and the effective use of music and ambient sound. Students will then produce three music-related pieces -- a vox pop, a recording or song review, and a short documentary feature -- in a style consistent with public radio. Students will gain a working knowledge of sound editing techniques using Adobe Audition. In addition to regularly workshopping of students' projects in class, we will discuss weekly reading and listening assignments that introduce students to creative public radio pieces focusing on music. Students can borrow digital recorders, microphones, and other equipment from Media Services. (keywords: radio, podcasting, production, documentary making)

Media and Technology Prerequisite: Prior college-level coursework in writing, journalism, or media production OR permision from instructor. Email the faculty member with questions. Students in this course can expect to spend 7 to 9 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.