(= A DOC 434) Oral History, Aural Storytelling, and Podcasting

Catalog description

This course offers a broad introduction to the practice of oral history, audio nonfiction storytelling (audio documentary work), quality sound editing and mixing, and podcasting. Students will learn the fine art of effective interviewing, writing for sound, sound editing techniques and strategies, and podcast production and distribution. We will also examine the various ethical and legal issues associated with oral history interviewing and public dissemination of interviews, documentaries, audio features, and podcasts. Only one version of A HIS/A DOC 434 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.