COURSE DESCRIPTION

New Media 11: Journalism, Podcasting & Audio-Storytelling offers a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas.

This course is designed to acquaint students with all aspects of podcasting and to help them become better storytellers. With an emphasis on ethical practices and First Nations storytelling protocols, students will learn to think critically about the stories they consume, and will be given a working knowledge of current trends in audio production. There will be lessons on sound gathering using professional sound gear as well as cell phones, interviewing, script writing, audio editing and developing a “radio voice.” Over the course of 10 weeks, each student will participate in the development and production of feature-length podcasts on a subject of their choice.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The BC Curriculum is based on the “Know-Do-Understand” model to support a concept-based, competency-driven approach to deeper learning.

BIG IDEAS: These are the understandings you will develop as we learn throughout this course

1. Digital citizenship requires both knowledge of digital technology and awareness of its impact on individuals and society.
2. Language shapes ideas and influences others.
3. People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives.
4. The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.