In an earlier blog announcing our first Annual Audio Competition, I mentioned I had taken a Radio Essay course from Prof. Jeff Porter at the University of Iowa. Since then, I’ve returned to my radio roots (shallow though they be) to interview Jeff about creating audio essays and documentaries. Jeff talks about the history of the radio essay, provides contemporary examples, and discusses what makes good radio art. Listen to the interview by clicking here.
Comments and questions from beginners or experienced audio artists are welcome. You may have questions about creating radio essays, or tips on making the best radio documentary. If there is enough discussion, we may start our own Audio Forum. (I may not have the answers, but other readers may; or I’ll find the person who can help answer questions or lead discussions.)
Richard Sowienski
P.S. You can also subscribe to this and future TMR Podcasts by going to the iTunes podcast webpage and following the directions. Or open your iTunes application (free from Apple), search Missouri Review, and then click “subscribe” when The Missouri Review Podcast icon is displayed.
1 response so far ↓
1
dberner1
// May 17, 2007 at 12:25 pm
I teach a radio documentary and feature class as a full-time faculty member at Columbia College Chicago. I am also an independent audio producer and work for CBS.
I applaud the Missouri Review for its forward thinking on the audio competition. This genre, style, is growing in audio work - on the radio and on the Internet - and I see a place for it in the art community.
This winter in Columbia’s J-Session (a period inbetween semesters where we offer special workshops and 1-credit classes), I hope to offer a Radio Essay class that will encourage our students in the Fiction Writing program at Columbia involved in audio. I believe there is some strong interest.
I would encourage more discussion about the idea of audio essays from writing students, professors, and from broadcast students and professors from everywhere. I believe there are great audio moments yet to be produced and shared.
Bring on the Audio Forum!
You must log in to post a comment.