Covenant Collaborative
Consulting and Training, LLC
 

Overview:

The Podcast Multimedia Primer is a 6-month (24-week) immersive program where participants will learn the art and science of producing two podcasts: the Justice Beat Talk Show and the Just-Us YOUth Talk Show. Participants will gain hands-on experience and essential skills in all aspects of producing a podcast from pre-production, live production, and post-production.

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Syllabus

Podcast Multimedia Primer

Duration: 6 Months (24 Weeks)
Format: Project-Based Learning

Weekly Breakdown

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Weeks 1-4: Foundations of Podcasting

• Week 1: Introduction to Podcasts

  • Topics: History of podcasting, genres, and types.

  • Activities: Analyze different podcast formats; identify effective storytelling techniques.

• Week 2: Pre-Production Essentials

  • Topics: Concept development, scripting, and episode structuring.

  • Activities: Outline and script an episode for the Justice Beat Talk Show.

• Week 3: Technical Skills and Equipment

  • Topics: Live-streaming softward basics (Restream, Zoom, etc.).

  • Activities: Set up audio recording equipment and do basic sound checks.

• Week 4: Writing for Audio

  • Topics: Scriptwriting for audio; how to engage listeners.

  • Activities: Workshop on drafting engaging scripts.

 

Weeks 5-12: Producing the Justice Beat Talk Show

• Week 5: Conducting Interviews

  • Topics: Techniques for interviewing guests, question strategies.

  • Activities: Practice interview sessions in pairs.

• Week 6: Structuring Your Show

  • Topics: Designing episode flow and creating segments.

  • Activities: Develop a show structure for the Justice Beat Talk Show.

• Week 7: Recording Techniques

  • Topics: Best practices for capturing high-quality audio; microphone placement and environmental considerations.

  • Activities: Conduct a mock recording session

• Week 8: Editing and Sound Design

  • Topics: Audio editing techniques; incorporating sound effects and music for an enhanced listening experience.

  • Activities: Edit the recorded segment from Week 7, applying learned editing techniques.

• Week 9: Post-Production Process

  • Topics: Reviewing, finalizing, and preparing episodes for distribution; YouTube shorts, creating show notes and promotional materials using OPUS Clips

  • Activities: Team collaboration to finalize the mock episode of the Justice Beat Talk Show.

• Week 10: Marketing Your Podcast

  • Topics: Promotional strategies; understanding the target audience for effective social media marketing.

  • Activities: Develop a marketing plan for promoting the Justice Beat Talk Show, including social media strategies.

• Week 11: Distribution Strategies

  • Topics: How to choose hosting platforms; understanding the use of RSS feeds for distribution.

  • Activities: Publish the first episode of the Justice Beat Talk Show on a podcast hosting platform.

• Week 12: Gathering Audience Feedback

  • Topics: Techniques for collecting listener feedback; analyzing engagement metrics.

  • Activities: Analyze the initial audience feedback and performance metrics from the first episode to inform future content.

 

Weeks 13-20: Producing the Just-Us YOUth Talk Show

• Week 13: Understanding Youth Perspectives

  • Topics: Why youth voices matter in media; engaging young audiences.

  • Activities: Brainstorm relevant topics for the Just-Us YOUth Talk Show.

• Week 14: Guest Management for Youth

  • Topics: Techniques for reaching out to and scheduling youth guests; effective communication with and about youth topics.

  • Activities: Role-play inviting potential youth guests to the podcast.

• Week 15: Recording Sessions for Youth

  • Topics: Capturing authentic stories and perspectives from young guests.

  • Activities: Conduct mock recording sessions with teammates focusing on building rapport.

• Week 16: Creative Storytelling for Youth Audiences

  • Topics: Strategies for crafting engaging narratives that resonate with young listeners.

  • Activities: Workshop to develop storytelling techniques and format segments.

• Week 17: Editing and Finalizing Youth Episodes

  • Topics: Advanced editing techniques tailored for the Just-Us YOUth Talk Show.

  • Activities: Edit the recorded segments, focusing on clarity, pacing, and engagement.

• Week 18: Launch Preparation for Youth Talk Show

  • Topics: Effective marketing and promotional strategies specifically for youth audiences.

  • Activities: Create and execute a launch plan for the Just-Us YOUth Talk Show, including social media rollouts.

• Week 19: Post-Launch Analysis

  • Topics: Collecting and analyzing feedback; understanding audience interaction.

  • Activities: Conduct a review meeting to discuss audience feedback and lesson learned from the launch.

• Week 20: Refinement and Continuous Improvement

  • Topics: Implementing feedback for ongoing development; refining content based on listener insights.

  • Activities: Adjust the content calendar and episode format based on findings.

 

Weeks 21-24: Capstone Project and Internship Preparation

• Week 21: Capstone Project Planning

  • Topics: Integrating skills and learnings from the entire internship into a final comprehensive capstone project.

  • Activities: Outline the capstone project that includes an original podcast episode.

• Week 22: Capstone Project Development

  • Topics: Work on producing the capstone project; apply techniques and skills acquired throughout the internship.

  • Activities: Develop and finalize the capstone podcast episode.

• Week 23: Final Presentations

  • Topics: Presenting the capstone projects to peers and industry mentors.

  • Activities: Participants deliver presentations, showcase their projects, and receive constructive feedback.

• Week 24: Reflection and Next Steps

  • Topics: Discuss professional pathways in media production; preparing for the next level of internships.

  • Activities: Compile lessons learned and set personal goals for the future; guidance on pursuing the Next Generation Media Internship Program.