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
202515 427 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 28/10/2024 31/01/2025 2/05/2025
202545 301 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 17/02/2025 6/06/2025 15/08/2025
202575 455 SSS089 Podcast Fundamentals Distance Orange 23/06/2025 19/09/2025 19/12/2025

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)