Assignments
This page provides an overview of the work that contributes to your final course grade, and connects you to descriptions for those projects and workshops through the links below. (Note that no descriptive detail appears on SVSU Canvas for any of these assignments.) I activate assignment pages as we need them, so do not worry if you cannot access all of the descriptions at the beginning of the semester.
Your course grade is computed from the points you earn on 6 projects and 10 workshops. Combined, these assignments total 1500 points.
You can read more about grading and what factors might influence your grade on the Policies page.
Projects
I use the term projects to categorize assignments that are significant undertakings, and that require development and refinement time that may span several weeks of the semester. You will complete 6 projects this semester that collectively contribute 1000 possible points to your course grade.
Each project description details several elements of the work, including design requirements, hints and tips, and submission guidelines. Use the links below to access those descriptions.
- Podcast Vision Statement (PVS). 100 points. The PVS project offers a brief but detailed description of the podcast series you propose for the course. The PVS is challenging because it requires you to conceptualize and develop a plan for a successful podcast series.
- Podcast Series: Episodes 1-4 (PS). 800 (200 points for each episode). The PS requires you to produce 4 episodes of a podcast series. The PS is challenging because it requires cycles of preparation, audio production (recording, editing, development of complementary content), and production of related documents.
- >Podcast Teaser (PT). 100 points. The PT requires you to record an introductory teaser to your podcast series. The PT is challenging because you must distill the core content and appeal of your podcast series into a brief audio moment.
Workshops
I use the term workshops to categorize assignments that are smaller scale than projects, work that can be completed in the space of a single class session, or within the space of a single class week. The concepts, strategies, and practices examined through workshops build and reinforce your working knowledge for the course. You will complete 10 workshops this semester that collectively contribute 500 possible points to your course grade.
Each workshop description details several elements of the work, including design and discussion requirements, and submission guidelines. Use the links below to access those descriptions.
- Podcast Analysis 1. 50 points. We examine podcasts with the goal of assessing the qualities and characteristics of the genre that we associate with professionalism and success.
- Podcast Analysis 2. 50 points. We again examine podcasts with the goal of assessing the qualities and characteristics of the genre that we associate with professionalism and success.
- Working with Audio, Part 1. 50 points. You edit an audio file provided to you for the purpose of this workshop.
- Working with Audio, Part 2. 50 points. You engage in learning more tools and strategies for audio editing.
- Working with Audio, Part 3. 50 points. You engage in learning more tools and strategies for audio editing.
- Creating Transcripts. 50 points. You process a recorded file to produce a transcript using a transcription service.
- Peer Review 1-3. 50 points. You prepare for and engage in peer examination of your course projects, and participate in the review of peer projects.
- Reflection. 50 points. You reflect upon your work to date and its place in your current academic / professional development.