Broadcasting

Assignment 5.1 Podcast Play List

Got to http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist to find and listen to a podcast that interests you and answer the following questions in a google doc

Include in your document:

  • A header with your name
  • A footer with the page count and number
  • Page margins of .5 inches left and right, .75 inches top and bottom
  • Arial font size 12
  • document name: lastname_firstname.5.1.pdf

Questions:

  • What is a podcast and what can it be about?
  • What is the overall theme of the show Podcast Playlist?
  • Who are the main voices of podcast playlist?
  • What is the title of the Episode you listened to?
  • How long was the episode you listened to?
  • Write 1-2 paragraphs that summarizes the episode you listens to.
  • Out of the clips that make up each episode of podcast playlist which one did you find was really well done? Why?
  • Out of the clips that make up each episode of podcast playlist which one did you find was not well done? Why?
  • What makes Podcast Playlist a well done podcast?

Assignment 5.2 Pod Cast

You are going to chose a current event in the news and create a podcast focused around it

Each podcast needs an opening jingle and introduction as well as a closing with verbal credits/thanks

The body of your podcast should have an introduction where you introduce the topic and facts, a middle where you discuss/give your opinion on the topic and facts and conclusion that summarizes your Idea

Podcast will be don in groups of 2-3people with everyone participating in the written portion as well as the verbal portion

3-4 minutes for 2 people

5-6 minutes for 3 people

Before recording can start you must research your topic, recording the information you find. When you have compiled all the facts you must produce a script that you will follow in the recording booth.

Instructions for recording will be given in class


Assignment 5.3 Radio Show


Assignment 5.4 Video Mashup