Audio Documentary

Course Taught By: Dr. Carlos Jimenez Jr.

Course ID: MFJS 3506

Course Description: Audio Documentary teaches the skills of podcasting and the techniques of nonfiction storytelling used in established public radio programs like This American Life, Serial, or Radiolab,  as well as podcasts like Nice White Parents, The Daily, and Revisionist History Podcast. The style of storytelling used in the public radio style podcasts is a combination of in-depth reporting and long-form storytelling. This course will prepare students to tell complex stories using a strong character-driven narrative.

The course is organized like a newsroom and an experimental production space. It will have pitch meetings, where each participant will workshop their stories. Participants will learn to digitally record and edit audio. Storytelling will then become more complex as students learn to conduct research, interviews, and develop a script for radio.

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites.