2021 – Summer

Podcasting and Audio Storytelling (Session 1)

Course Number: SS1: JOUR-UA 202.001

Day & Time: Tue/Thu 12:00-3:00pm

Location: Online

Instructor: Audrey Quinn

Albert Class Number: 2819

Podcasting and audio journalism is an exciting medium for immersive and informative storytelling.

In this course students will learn the basics of every aspect of narrative podcasting. From audio interviewing techniques, workflow and organization, construction and structuring episodes, script writing, and post production mixing, scoring, and critical review. Students will leave this class understanding the mechanics of audio storytelling and how to approach and evaluate pitches. This course is a hands on workshop, and students can expect to end this course with the start of an audio portfolio.

Note: If you will need to check out equipment from NYU, equipment insurance is required. Purchase equipment insurance for a full year through College Student Insurance (CSI) https://collegestudentinsurance.com/. CSI covers the gear checked out from the Journalism Equipment Room plus personal items such as laptops and cell phones. Our suggested CSI plan costs $155 with a $500 deductible.