Podcast Production for 15 - 17 Year Olds
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£525
- Start Date(s): 29 July 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Have you got a passion you want to broadcast?
Do you want to gain the knowledge and technical skills to ensure your podcast is a success?
You’re never too young to start, and this course is the prefect place to begin.
This course will introduce you to the best practices of developing and producing an original podcast with the goal of having you leave the course with a fully formed plan to create a podcast and reach new audiences.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
What you’ll study
Right now, there is probably no more exciting (and certainly no faster-growing) media space than podcasting.
Over the last twenty years it has grown from a niche interest on the fringes of internet blogging to a multi-billion-pound industry.
It has developed into a mainstream media option providing hours of content for listeners and viewers yet remains a space where new voices are given opportunities and where experimental approaches to storytelling can exist.
Everyone, from traditional broadcasters to political activists to big businesses are using and experimenting with podcasts to take their messaging to a wider audience.
- On this course you’ll become part of the podcast revolution and will:
- The course is ideal if:
- What will I gain?
- create a plan to produce your first podcast - from the initial idea, to pitching, to launch
- upload your content to the main podcasting platforms
- master the fundamentals of audio storytelling including scripting, recording and editing.
- you have a great idea for a podcast
- you want to use audio to tell stories or engage existing or new audiences
- you're open to learning from industry experts as well as academic and technical tutors.
Upon completing the course, you will:
- know all you need to produce an original podcast
- have the knowledge and skills to create a podcast strategy
- be ready to use podcasts to reach new audiences.
Further information on what you'll study
Social events
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Campus and facilities
You will be studying in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism, as part of the School of Arts and Humanities on the City Campus.
You will find modern teaching spaces and group study environments to develop your ideas and skills as a journalist.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an interest in developing your personal approach to presenting and TV.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an interest in developing your personal approach to presenting and TV.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- A list of podcasts that inspire you, and the reasons why.
- An idea of the podcast you wish to produce.
- A laptop if you prefer working this way.
- Pen and notepad.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- A list of podcasts that inspire you, and the reasons why.
- An idea of the podcast you wish to produce.
- A laptop if you prefer working this way.
- Pen and notepad.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
How to apply
You can book this course via the NTU online store:
29 - 2 July 2024
You can book this course via the NTU online store: