Ngee Ann Secondary School Secondary 2 Exp/NA Podcasting Project Name: __________________ Class: Sec 2 ______________ Sample of how

a podcasting script looks like Title on Each Page Page No LIST OF CHARACTERS Little Frieda Who is this character and who will Dr Ambrose be playing his/her role. Blue Knight Galactic Poohbah INTRODUCTION (HOST) Hello, loyal listeners. Here, I am supposed to tell you the title of the broadcast and my name. Of course, it will also be important to introduce to you the names of any guests who are on the show with me, and the topic that we shall be discussing. YOU CAN ESTABLISH PLACE WITH SOUNDS LIKE : 1950'S SCIENCE LAB BACKGROUND, WITH ELECTRICAL BUZZES AND BUBBLING CHEMICALS. OR ATMOSPHERE WITH PART OF A SONG. DON'T TELL HOW TO MAKE SOUNDS, JUST WHAT YOU HEAR. So this is what a radio script looks like, eh, Dr. Ambrose? Yes. Some directors number each speech, though some used to number each line. The line or speech numbers are for the director and the actors. They can write notes in the margins on both sides. But we don't really need the numbers if the scripts arent too long, right Doc? That's right. Also notice that the body of the speech is indented from the character name, so the reader can quickly find her part. The speech is written in a narrow column to make it easier to read. EFFECTS AND OTHER STAGE DIRECTIONS ARE WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS, (SOMETIMES BOLD OR UNDERLINED) TO EASILY DISTINGUISH THEM FROM SPOKEN LINES. MUSIC TRANSITIONS WORK THE SAME WAY. E.G. PHONE RINGS, IS PICKED UP. Hello? (ON PHONE) Hello, Little Frieda. I'm calling just to show you how to indicate special effects done to voices. Why thank you! How kind of you to point that out to me. Im rather busy right now, though, Ill call you right back. (HANGS UP) A few more tips before we sign off. Only copy on one side of the page. Also, keep lines together--don't let a speech run over onto the next page. Otherwise, there will be an awkward pause when you read the line from one page to the next as you will be busy flipping the page over! Date:_______________

AMBIENCE/MUSIC JINGLE:

1. Little Frieda: 2. Dr. Ambrose:

3. Blue Knight: 4. Dr. Ambrose:

5. SOUND EFFECTS:

6. Little Frieda: 7. Galactic Poohbah: 8. Little Frieda: 9. Dr. Ambrose:

A few more pointers So, youve got the voice or at least a voice in mind for your podcast. Whats missing? A script or your game plan! Heres a typical outline that will help you to plan out the duration and distribution of content throughout your podcast. Of course you may make changes to the plan so it will best suit your audience. Be creative! Sample Show Outline - Show intro monologue (who you are, what youre going to talk about): 30 seconds - Intro music jingle: 30 seconds - Segment 1: 3 minutes - Interlude (music or break): 30 seconds - Segment 2: 3 minutes - Closing remarks (Sum up the show. Conclude the discussion on the topic. Thank audience for listening, thank guests, talk about the next show briefly): 2 minutes - Closing music jingle (Same as Intro music jingle): 30 minutes Also, it will be useful to have these questions answered before you start: About Roles your podcast: What is the title of your podcast? What is the tagline of your podcast? Who are your audience? What do you want your audience to learn? What is the topic you are discussing? (Is it suitable for your audience? How is it important to them?) In what format will the discussion be presented? (Debate? Interview? A report with input from public?) What information is most important to convey during your limited broadcast time?

and responsibilities: What will each person need to do in order to complete the segment? What will each person research and write? How will you be sure that your final presentation is cohesive? How will each person participate in the final presentation? What materials, tools, props or other devices will you need for your segment? What can you do individually to practice your presentation?