By Angelina Yip The mural at the Natural History Museum immediately caught my attention. It was filled with different people, places, colors, and moments that came together to tell the story of Los Angeles. The longer I looked at it, the more details I found. Each section seemed to represent a different part of the …
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A Sense of Voice, A Sense of Self
“What are you doing to contribute with your voice?” It was a non-ephemeral question that persisted in my mind. I wondered whether or not my voice had the same amount of power as others did. I was not aware on if I needed the fanciest equipment or the influence of others to address civic issues …
The Influence of Radio and Podcasts
By: Gabriela Chavez By the end of Week 2 at the USC Annenberg Youth Academy, I had a deeper understanding of how influential podcasts are. One of the strongest ideas emphasized throughout the week was that voice itself has power. Both radio and podcasts have long shown, and continue to show, that people use audio …
A New Idea
I never thought I would find myself listening to a podcast during my free time this summer. Though, I can’t give myself all the credit. In our recent communications classes, we’ve been exploring different forms of media that effectively connect with their target audience. Our main focus has been podcasts and editing them into full-blown …
Endless Intimate Connections Via Podcast Narratives
The central theme of week 2 at Annenberg’s Youth Academy was podcasting. In communication, we may not always acknowledge the powerful role that podcasting plays in shaping how we interpret messages. Podcasts follow the general format of written storytelling; we first start with the hook to grab the listener’s attention, with the addition of the …
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Podcasts: An opportunity to build an auditory adventure
By: Charli Padilla My second week at the Annenberg Youth Academy (AYA) was an immersive experience filled with lectures, projects, and activities that pushed us to dive deeper into our final projects. For me, the most beneficial lessons this week revolved around the art and technique of podcasting. Being allowed to explore how audio stories …
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More than just Three Miles
By Amy Rodriguez Week two of USC Annenberg came sooner than I had anticipated. The three days of the first week’s break were more packed than I had expected, and I was starting to think, “Wow, I feel like a college student so worked up, all booked and busy!” I had a little bit of …
When Silence Speaks Through COMM 101: How Sound Gives Ordinary Voices Extraordinary Power
Many people think that change only begins when someone is shown on TV, holding a microphone, or is able to attract a crowd. Yet, this week made me question that notion. It occurred to me that some of the most significant changes in history have been achieved not through images but sound. A voice, broadcasted …
The Secrets Behind Great Podcasts: AYA Week 2
My second week of Annenberg Youth Academy at the University of Southern California was full of fascinating and unforgettable experiences. I appreciated the fresh approaches we took on topics surrounding visual and audio storytelling. My top three highlights from this week that will remain part of my favorite core memories were our trip to the …
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The Stories Voices Carry
A voice, it’s something everyone possesses and utilizes in their everyday lives. Whether it’s gossiping with friends during lunch, participating in a class discussion or arguing with your siblings about what you want for dinner. I never believed that my voice was important or that it could be used to create change. However, over the …
Communicating Change 