Podcast Assignment
Pre-Podcast Check In
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages: one per group):
Identify your topic. This can include but is not limited to books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, albums, theater, or other podcasts.
What is the goal your podcast is trying to accomplish? What pieces of pop culture are you including? What are you going to talk about? How will you frame the discussion for your audience? What is each person's role within the group (recorder, editor, writer/researcher)?
Focus Options:
- Compare and Contrast two (Movies, Albums, TV shows, Books, Comics, etc.)
- Talk about an underlying theme or symbolism in the piece using your pop culture artifact as an example (each person should provide one unique insight but you can converse/comment on any or all)
- Discuss the evolution or change of an (actor, singer, producer/director, author) over time
- Other (must be pre-approved)
Podcast itself Conversationally/debate/discussion
Assignment Requirements:
5-10 Minutes in Length
Summary/Background information for uniformed audiences
Depth of discussion (go beyond I like it, it's cool, it's bad...or explain specifically why you like it, it's cool, or it's bad)
Use specific examples from the piece
Analysis of the topic material
Conversational style discussion between group members
Final evaluation or recommendation of your topic
Semi-professional editing quality (cut out dead air, unnecessary noises, and mistakes) We're not looking for extremely polished and perfect editing, just a clean and smooth recording.
Post Writing Materials:
Personal Reflection and Evaluation of Self (1-2 pages: each group member turns one in)
What did I learn from this assignment (about myself, the way I work with others, and about technology)? How well did I complete my role? What was one strength and one weakness that I brought to this group work? What would I do differently next time?
Group Evaluation (1-2 paragraphs: each group member turns one in)
How well did each member complete their role? Do you feel each person contributed to the project equally? Why or why not? Add any additional information you think I may need to know.
Citation Page (as long as necessary, one per group)
Done in proper MLA or APA formatting referencing all used materials.