Passionate Podcasting

Collections Media Techniques

Equip students with the skills to create compelling content across multiple media formats with the Media Techniques collection. This practical series introduces learners to the fundamentals of digital storytelling, production and design—helping them understand how media is created, shared and consumed.

Through engaging, step-by-step video lessons, students explore a range of creative processes. In Passionate Podcasting, they learn how to plan, record and promote their own podcast. Shocko Doco develops interviewing skills, guiding students to plan and film effective video interviews, while avoiding common pitfalls. In Design a Magazine Cover, students apply visual design principles to create eye-catching, audience-focused layouts.

Teachers are supported with structured lesson sequences, practical activities and clear demonstrations, making it easy to implement high-quality media learning with minimal preparation. These flexible resources suit both individual and group work.

Aligned to The Australian Curriculum: The Arts (Media Arts), this collection builds creativity, communication and digital literacy—giving busy teachers everything they need to engage students in relevant, real-world media creation.

  • 8 × 45 minute lessons

    Passionate Podcasting

    Years 7-8, Secondary
    Passionate Podcasting introduces you to the form and conventions of podcasting, and shows you how to undertake market research to help you create your own audio podcast for a specific audience.
  • 10 × 45 minute lessons

    Shocko Doco

    Years 5-10, Secondary
    Shocko Doco introduces you to the concept of video interviewing. You will see the common mistakes that are made and consider ways to fix them. You will then start planning and eventually shooting your own video interview.
  • 5 × 45 minute lessons

    Design a Magazine Cover

    Years 3-4
    Examine how magazine covers are designed to attract attention by using colour, fonts, words and images that appeal to their target audience. Plan and lay out your own magazine cover based on a topic of your choice.