Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Seminar
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

4027MEDIA-JAN-MTP

Aims

1. To demonstrate acquired skills in interviewing, recording, editing and sound design. 2. To produce a well-crafted audio artefact with an engaging story. 3. To reflect on audio and its importance in creative industries, informed by knowledge and history of the radio/podcast industry. 4. To instil an awareness of professionalism and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate production and technical skills in audio production and storytelling.
2.
Identify opportunities for exhibition and working with contributors.
3.
Analyse and evaluate their personal contribution to the whole.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Through a series of blended workshops, seminars and tutorials students will gain an understanding of Audio practice and background including: 1. Writing for radio and narration 2. Casting for radio and narration 3. Different mics and their uses 4. Radio/Podcast Studios 5. Editing in Adobe Audition 6. Sound Design for Audio Fiction 7. Sound Design for Audio non-fiction 8. Skilful and sensitive interviewing of contributors 9. Audio storytelling – informed by the intended audience 10. Commissioning, competitions, and festivals.
Module Overview:
This module will help you to demonstrate the acquired skills in interviewing, recording, editing and sound design. During the module, you will produce a well-crafted audio artefact with an engaging story. You will be able to do so by reflecting upon audio and its importance in creative industries, informed by knowledge and history of the radio/podcast industry. Completion of the module will instil an awareness of professionalism and communication skills.
Additional Information:
The portfolio will encourage a greater appreciation of the value of Audio on different media platforms and help develop the skills associated with multi-skilled, multi-platform practitioners. The reflection will give students an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge how they contributed to project and highlight areas for further development. This may include recognising the different roles individuals play within a team. How well the team performed and ownership of their allocated tasks.

Assessments

Report
Portfolio