Here are some ideas for using podcasting in Art, Drama and Music. I have found case studies in these areas difficult to find, so if you have tried podcasting in your area or if you know of examples, I want to hear from you! Just click “leave a comment” and follow the steps. 

ART

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered in art, using diagrams, images and video footage where necessary. For example, one teacher that I have worked with created a presentation about the Visual Elements and Principals of Art. 
  2. Record steps or instructions in the creative process: using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary. For example, create a podcast about the process of preparing a canvas or other materials in art. 
  3. Record news stories and breakthroughs about developments in art, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record interviews with experts in an area of art, for a radio show type segment.
  5. Record student progress in art. For example, students could create a folio of evidence that documents the process of creating a particular piece of artwork. This folio can include digital photos, video footage, explanations of the process, reflections and interviews.

 

MUSIC

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered in music, using examples of different types and genres of music. For example, music teachers may share a professional recording of a piece of music, as a model of what they want students to master.
  2. Record steps or instructions in a process, using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary. For example, a procedural outline about cleaning and maintaining a particular instrument.
  3. Record news stories about developments in music, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record interviews with experts in a particular area; for example, someone who has mastered a particular musical instrument, and share this in a radio show type segment.
  5. Record student compositions and music, and share this with a more authentic audience in a radio show type segment. For example, record concerts and special events to share with the wider school community that may not been able to attend the event.
  6. Record student progress in music, with recordings of vocal exercises, or the student playing particular pieces of music that progress in terms of difficulty.
  7. Record students goals in music and reflections throughout the year in terms of how they have been working to achieve their goals.
  8. Record exercises and activities for students to complete. For example, music teachers might podcast a musical prompt to spur improvisation and improvised response skills.

DRAMA

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered in drama, using diagrams, images and video footage where necessary. For example, a student might record a performance to demonstrate their understanding of the skills covered in drama. 
  2. Record steps or instructions in drama, using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary. 
  3. Record interviews with experts in a particular field of drama ie. writers, performers etc., for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record student progress in drama, and use this as evidence of the students progress in drama. For example, create a portfolio of recordings that show the students progress in drama throughout the year. 
  5. Record student goals in drama and reflections throughout the year in terms of how they have been working to achieve their goals.
Written by Callie Whelan.
Melbourne Beyond Chalk Facilitator