Module manager: John Sinclair
Email: J.Sinclair@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will equip students with the creative knowhow and practical skills they will need to envision, plan, record and produce their own podcast. It is designed for students with no prior experience of media production. Students will develop their critical appreciation of storytelling in audio through the study and critique of a variety of podcasting formats. This module will require an ability to work independently (under supervision) and to think creatively about the possibilities of audio as a tool of mass communication. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
This module aims to introduce students to audio storytelling and creative sound design through the planning and production of their own original podcast. Students will develop an understanding of various podcasting formats and genres, through the critique of other’s work. An emphasis will be placed on the creative and innovative use of sound.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
LO1 Appraise and critique various formats of podcast media.
LO2 Research, plan and produce a podcast production.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SLO1 Apply technical skills in audio recording, editing and sound mixing to the production of a podcast.
SLO2 Write critically and reflectively on a range of podcast media.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 4 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Studio Time | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practical | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 176.8 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23.2 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will receive formative feedback on writing and audio production skills practical in-class, in a series of practical exercises. They will also receive feedback from their supervisor in tutorials during the planning and post-production phases of their projects.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Practical | 70 |
| Coursework | Reflective log | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 12/05/2025
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