In this episode, Special Topics in Media bridges two themes tied to our Season 9 emphasis. Seasons 9 emphasizes two distinct professional arenas of digital communication, podcasting and graphic design. This week we blend and blur those words. We sit down with emerging graphic design artist Allison Garner. Alli shares parts of her creative journey, a somewhat untraditional path of artistic discovery that continues to gain momentum. Pieces of her personal (and professional) voyage also intersect with the world of podcasting, including previous collaborations to help construct the visual identity of Special Topics in Media. Special Topics is excited to spotlight this emerging  artist and allow her story to resonate with listeners considering careers in either podcasting or graphic design.


Hosts: Garret Castleberry, Allison Garner (guest)

Producers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)

Recommended readings:
Ian Corbett. Mic It!: Microphones, Microphone Techniques, and their Impact on the Final Mix, 2nd edition. New York: Routledge, 2020.

David Miles Huber & Runstein, Robert. Modern Recording Techniques, 9th edition. New York: Routledge, 2017.

Guest media:
Christine Becker (co-host/co-producer).Aca-Media Podcast.2013-present.

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