When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Course Code W24MPPI02B
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Expand your knowledge of podcasting in this practical course designed to enhance your existing skills. This course is ideal for those who have completed Prodcast Production 1 or those looking to refine their podcasting abilities in a structured environment. You'll not only learn fundamental techniques but also incorporate guest interviews and location recordings to elevate your content. Discover how these elements can enhance your storytelling and engage your audience more effectively, providing you with the tools needed to create high-quality podcasts.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop your interviewing and presentation skills
  • Learn to use portable equipment on location for recording vox pops and interviews
  • Record interviews with remote guests via Zoom or similar
  • Use advanced features of Adobe Audition to create high quality audio material

Class format and activities

There will be lectures with recorded illustrations, demonstrations, practical work, handouts and discussions.

Entry requirements

Completion of Podcast Production 1, or similar course or evidence of equivalent experience. Familiarity with a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW (e.g. Audition, Audacity, Logic, ProTools, or similar) is desirable but not essential.

What you need to know before you enrol

There will be a certain amount of work outside the class. Due to the nature of the content of the course you might be exposed to high volume levels. We strongly encourage everyone to bring a pair of ear plugs to every lesson.

What you need

Pen and paper to take notes A USB memory stick to save your work Handouts and materials given by the tutor A portable recorder is useful but not essential Access to a computer outside class

What you can do next

Podcast Production 3 or our range of Radio Production courses, Podcasting, Radio and Audio Production Level 3 Diploma