GEOG 119
Audio Narratives of the Bay Area
This hands-on course trains students in the art and craft of journalistic podcasting, covering research, interviewing, scriptwriting, scoring, and audio editing. Students will examine podcasts from the Bay Area and then create their own stories. Students will conceptualize, pitch, and produce audio stories, explore different podcast formats, prepare pre-production materials, and develop technical skills in recording and mixing. The semester culminates in the public release of a pilot episode focused on the Bay Area.
Topics
- Develop audio skills by researching, writing, recording, and editing original stories that reflect the people, histories, and cultures of the Bay Area. Capture soundscapes, ambient audio, and interviews providing a sense of place. Analyze and critique audio storytelling across multiple formats, focusing on structure, pacing and sound design. Produce audio content that includes scoring, and narration to create compelling, place-based narratives. Engage local audiences by creating audio work that responds to Bay Area issues and communities.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027