Podcast Fundamentals

Learn the basics of how to reach and connect with your audience

Podcasts allows us to connect with others through the power of audio building a personal relationship with an audience on a vast array of topics, limited only by our imagination.  The power of a podcast is in talking to, rather than at, our listeners.  the ability to access a podcast anytime, anywhere on an internet-based platform sets it apart from other audio-based entertainment like radio.  The appeal of podcasts as on-demand listening has seen them become a popular format for audiences around the globe to listen to content on topics that interest them, when and where, they want to listen to it.

This subject examines the fundamental steps in making a podcast including developing a concept, choosing a format, recording, editing, and uploading your content. In this short preparation subject, we'll cover :

  • An introduction to podcasting
  • Planning a podcast
  • How to prepare a podcast
  • How to record and edit a podcast
  • and how to publish and amplify a podcast
Subject availability
Session CRN Subject code Subject name Mode Campus/Location Term begins Application closing date Term ends
202315 427 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 31/10/2022 27/01/2023 28/04/2023
202345 301 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 13/02/2023 2/06/2023 11/08/2023
202375 455 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 19/06/2023 15/09/2023 15/12/2023

Please note: You can start any time to suit you between Term start date and the close of applications.

Study material: 14 hours

Subject Coordinator: Phil Edwardes

Phil Edwardes

This subject will be useful if you're studying:

  • Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations)