Documentary Production : Audio Documentary
CMN 373
Department of Communication

Tentative Course Schedule


7 September In Class:
  • Course Introduction
  • Learning to Use Minidisc Recorders
  • Listen: Various Audio Documentaries

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14 September In Class:
  • Soundscapes Recording Assignment
  • Listen to: Daniel Makagon, Bass/Super(sonic)structure
  • Listen to: Geoff Sheridan, Urban Monk

Recommended Reading:

  • Kurutz, “Not Quite Nudes...”
  • Richard Goldstein, "Gear"
Internet Resources:
21 September Required Reading:
  • Robert Coles, “Introduction”
  • Audio Documentary Assignment Sheet
In Class:
  • Discuss Audio Documentary, Editing with Pro Tools, Edit Soundscape.
Internet Resources:
Audio Documentary Proposals Due
28 September Required Reading:
  • Tom Wolfe, “Like a Novel” & “Seizing the Power”
In Class:
  • Smells
  • Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
5 October Required Reading:
  • Robin White, “How to Mic a Field Interview”
In Class:
  • Editing with Pro Tools
  • Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
12 October Rough Tape Due
19 October Required Reading:
  • Jessica Abel and Ira Glass, Radio: An Illustrated Guide

In Class:

  • Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
26 October Required Reading:
  • Sound Reporting (excerpts)
Internet Resources:
2 November Required Reading:
  • Robin White, “Getting Good Ambient Sound”
In Class:
  • Editing with Pro Tools
  • Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
Rough Draft of Script Due
9 November Production Day
16 November

No Class—National Communication Convention San Antonio

20 November Documentaries Due/Public Presentations

Last Update: 30 August 2006
Send questions, comments, or reasonable suggestions to: Daniel Makagon