Skip to main content
Unit of study_

MECO6941: Podcasting

2024 unit information

Podcasting is a method of audio distribution with its own aesthetics and values, influenced by but distinct from broadcast radio. In this practical unit students learn to identify and produce audio stories in a range of genres and formats. They develop the foundational skills necessary for working professionally in audio.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Media and Communications

Code MECO6941
Academic unit Media and Communications
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
? 
None
Corequisites:
? 
None
Prohibitions:
? 
None
Assumed knowledge:
? 
None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Gain an understanding of podcasting as audio production
  • LO2. Develop an appreciation of the podcasting landscape and future potential
  • LO3. Identify the elements of a successful podcast
  • LO4. Understand and apply techniques of scripting and presentation for the spoken word
  • LO5. Understand the different types of microphones and their application to enhance audio quality
  • LO6. Conduct and record an audio interview
  • LO7. Edit audio using a DAW
  • LO8. Understand and apply the concepts and techniques of sound design
  • LO9. Develop and pitch an original podcast idea
  • LO10. Identify, provide and appropriately apply constructive feedback
  • LO11. Produce a podcast to a professional broadcast/distribution standard

Unit availability

This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.

The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.

Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Intensive February 2022
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Intensive February 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2023
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.